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Cybersecurity Fundamentals Short Course
Build a strong foundation in security concepts, threats and mitigation strategies. This in-depth program will equip you for success in today's dynamic cybersecurity landscape and prepare you for an industry-recognised certification.
Member $2200.00
Member-Concessional $2200.00
Non-Member $2574.00
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About this event
Course highlights
- Curriculum aligned with Skills Framework for Information Age (SFIA)
- Live sessions led by expert industry facilitators
- Hands-on labs and practical exercises
- CompTIA Security+ exam voucher included
- Supports a pathway towards ACS SFIA Digital Badge eligibility*
Facilitator
Dr Sama Ahmad is a cybersecurity and IT educator with over 16 years of experience across academia and industry. She specialises in network security and has taught programming, machine learning, and cybersecurity. She takes a practical, real-world approach, helping learners build strong foundations and apply security concepts in today’s evolving threat landscape.
Course outcomes
- Evaluate an organisation's security posture, identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies
- Design, implement and manage security controls across diverse IT environments
- Identify, assess and manage security risks while ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and industry standards
- Respond to security incidents, minimise damage and restore operations
- Articulate security risks, recommendations and incident response plans to both technical and non-technical audiences
Course structure
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Time commitment: 4–5 hours per week
- Interactive Q&A sessions with experienced industry professionals
- Online video content and knowledge tests
- Knowledge benchmark assessment
- Practice labs and exam preparation aligned to CompTIA Security+
This course is ideal for
- Entering the cybersecurity field
- Enhancing cybersecurity knowledge and skills
*Eligibility for ACS SFIA Digital Badges is on condition of course completion and a minimum of 6 to 12 months in a commercial setting applying knowledge.
Valid ACS membership is required at enrolment and must be maintained for the duration of the course.
Event Terms & Conditions
Registration
- Payment in full is required the time of booking in order for the registration to be valid.
- To avoid disappointment, ensure you pay for your booking(s) before the registration closing date. Anyone that has not received a confirmation email will not be on the event attendance list and therefore will not be admitted to the event.
- Online registration ends at the time stated on the event details page.
Cancellation and Refund
All cancellations must be processed through the website, a refund will only be considered if it is at least 3 working days prior to the event.
Disclaimer
- ACS reserves the right to change the program at any time. Every effort will be made to ensure a program of equivalent standard and members are updated with changes.
- All dietary requirements are considered, however we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen free environment.
- ACS reserves the right to prohibit entry or eject any person from an ACS event based on behaviour deemed inappropriate by ACS staff, its agents and/or others working under its authority.
- Filming or streaming by attendees is not permitted. If an attendee is found to be doing so they will be asked to leave the event immediately and further action may be taken.
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- If an attendee is displaying flu or cold like symptoms in the days leading up to the event and therefore is not able to attend, ACS will refund the registration fee.
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