Training in cyber security can be done in many ways. With a specialisation after a university degree, through an Master's Degree in Cybersecurity Online to reinforce the knowledge already acquired or by choosing a Cybersecurity Bootcamp. A preparation that will lead you to achieve the status of cybersecurity expert at a time when this qualification is on the rise for countless companies.
The first thing we need to know when we have decided to study cyber-security with this methodology is that this type of intensive training has many advantages that can make it the programme we need.
Because it is! Bear in mind that 200 hours are enough to start a new professional career in a sector for which the labour market is constantly demanding cybersecurity professionals.
But why is it a good decision to study a cybersecurity specialisation course under the Bootcamp category?
5 reasons to study a Bootcamp and become a cybersecurity expert
Today, the implementation of digital security measures is vital to protect systems, networks and software to prevent the loss of important data. A situation that has resulted in the growing demand for specialised profiles What does this training translate into in order to become a cybersecurity expert?
Job accessibility
You can enter from any sector, as you don't need any previous knowledge. Whatever your professional situation, all you need is a desire to improve and to join a profession with one of the highest employability rates in the market.
Knowledge Enrichment
You will be able to absorb all the knowledge that will make you successful: web application defence and attack, malware types and countermeasures, forensic analysis, cyber intelligence and incident response or hacking. You will be able to identify code vulnerabilities, manage malware attacks, ransomware, information systems and secure design, and become a cybersecurity expert!
Training quality
The Cybersecurity Bootcamp at the IMMUNE has teachers who are working professionals in each of their fields. This will help you to focus on the labour market requirements.
Demand for professional qualifications
Because you will be able to put into practice everything you have learnt during those months in the Capstone Project, which you will have the opportunity to present to renowned professionals in the cybersecurity sector.
Hands-on learning
The academic programme is based on a practical methodology that works with real cases and projects sent to us by companies. Among other things, students use simulators and real case scenarios to manage malware, ransomware and information systems attacks.
Types of cybersecurity threats
PhishingFraud: the practice of sending fraudulent e-mails that look like e-mails from reputable sources. The aim is to steal sensitive data, such as credit card numbers, bank account numbers, personal telephone numbers... It is the most common type of cyber-attack.
Ransomwareransomware: is a type of malicious software. It is designed to demand money by blocking access to files or the computer system until a ransom is paid.
Malwareis a type of software designed to gain unauthorised access to or cause damage to a machine. A well-known type of this is the Trojan horse.
Social engineeringThe human is the weakest link in the chain, and this is where most attacks occur. The human is the weakest link in the chain and this is where most attacks occur. If you know the victim's environment, it is more likely that he/she will be able to download/fill in something related to his/her daily life.
Why is cybersecurity important?
At the individual level, a cyber security attack can result in anything from identity theft to extortion attempts and the loss of important data. At the collective level, social infrastructures such as power plants, institutions, hospitals and financial services companies are critical targets and their defence is essential for the functioning of society.
Working in cybersecurity
Do you want to work in cybersecurity? Do you really want to become a cybersecurity expert? In the IMMUNE Institute of Technology you can prepare yourself for this booming profession, through the academic programme in tech that best suits your expectations.
Train in one of the professions with the best employability rate on the market, applying a fully practical methodologywhich will prepare you perfectly for the world of work.
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