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Cybersecurity

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Cybersecurity Courses

  • Live Classroom
  • Part-Time
  • Expert Instructors

With BrainStation's cybersecurity courses, you will learn foundational skills and security concepts to increase your awareness of information security, data security, and network security. More importantly, you will learn how to identify security vulnerabilities, protect against cyber threats and cyber attacks, and implement strategic security measures that improve the cybersecurity of your organization.

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  • Tuition details
  • Financing options
  • Employer sponsorship

 

Next Kickoff

2024-10-17T22:30:00.0000000Z

2024-10-17T22:30:00.0000000Z - 2024-10-18T01:30:00.0000000Z

8 Thursdays

Location

Online

Instructor

 

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Limited Capacity

Online 3-hour weekly sessions

Learn live online from experienced industry leaders, for 3 hours a week for 8 weeks.

Learn live from experienced industry leaders

Sachin Kalra is an experienced professional who brings years of experience into the classroom to teach you essential skills.

Find a class that fits your schedule.

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Learn Cybersecurity Online

Cybersecurity knowledge is a fundamental requirement for professionals and businesses operating in today's digital economy. Through BrainStation's cybersecurity courses, learn in-demand cybersecurity skills and concepts, allowing you to champion cybersecurity awareness for your team and organization with an understanding of software and operating systems, cyber attacks, information security, preventative measures, as well as threat identification and risk mitigation techniques.

Learn Cybersecurity Online

Online classroom. Live and expert-led.

Build Cybersecurity skills

Ideal for learners looking to upskill.

Get Ready For a Cybersecurity Job

Complete an industry-ready case-based cybersecurity project.

Cybersecurity Certification

Earn a BrainStation Cybersecurity Certificate.

Cybersecurity Courses

Ready to start learning cybersecurity? Take BrainStation's cybersecurity courses online or in-person at any of BrainStation’s campuses. See below for our list of upcoming cybersecurity courses.

Class dates & times

Location

Instructor

October 9 - November 27

2024-10-09T17:30:00.0000000Z - 2024-10-09T20:30:00.0000000Z

8 Wednesdays Online

Online

Online 3-hour weekly sessions

Learn live online from experienced industry leaders, for 3 hours a week for 8 weeks.

Learn live from experienced industry leaders

Omar Sáenz Herrera is an experienced professional who brings years of experience into the classroom to teach you essential skills.

October 17 - December 12

2024-10-17T22:30:00.0000000Z - 2024-10-18T01:30:00.0000000Z

8 Thursdays Online

Online

Online 3-hour weekly sessions

Learn live online from experienced industry leaders, for 3 hours a week for 8 weeks.

Learn live from experienced industry leaders

Sachin Kalra is an experienced professional who brings years of experience into the classroom to teach you essential skills.

November 5 - January 7

2024-11-05T23:30:00.0000000Z - 2024-11-06T02:30:00.0000000Z

8 Tuesdays Online

Online

Online 3-hour weekly sessions

Learn live online from experienced industry leaders, for 3 hours a week for 8 weeks.

Learn live from experienced industry leaders

Mikesh Khanal is an experienced professional who brings years of experience into the classroom to teach you essential skills.

November 12 - January 14

2024-11-12T18:30:00.0000000Z - 2024-11-12T21:30:00.0000000Z

8 Tuesdays Online

Online

Online 3-hour weekly sessions

Learn live online from experienced industry leaders, for 3 hours a week for 8 weeks.

Learn live from experienced industry leaders

Danny Cortegaca is an experienced professional who brings years of experience into the classroom to teach you essential skills.

November 25 - February 3

2024-11-25T23:30:00.0000000Z - 2024-11-26T02:30:00.0000000Z

8 Mondays Online

Online

Online 3-hour weekly sessions

Learn live online from experienced industry leaders, for 3 hours a week for 8 weeks.

Learn live from experienced industry leaders

Bharani Dharan is an experienced professional who brings years of experience into the classroom to teach you essential skills.

December 12 - February 13

2024-12-12T18:30:00.0000000Z - 2024-12-12T21:30:00.0000000Z

8 Thursdays Online

Online

Online 3-hour weekly sessions

Learn live online from experienced industry leaders, for 3 hours a week for 8 weeks.

Learn live from experienced industry leaders

Syed Rehan is an experienced professional who brings years of experience into the classroom to teach you essential skills.

December 19 - February 20

2024-12-19T23:30:00.0000000Z - 2024-12-20T02:30:00.0000000Z

8 Thursdays Online

Online

Online 3-hour weekly sessions

Learn live online from experienced industry leaders, for 3 hours a week for 8 weeks.

Learn live from experienced industry leaders

Bharani Dharan is an experienced professional who brings years of experience into the classroom to teach you essential skills.

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This Course is Offered Online in New York

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This Course is Offered Online in Miami

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This Course is Offered Online in London

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This Course is Offered Online in Toronto

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This Course is Offered Online in Vancouver

Unit 1

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a broad and complex field, involving businesses, people, and technology. Start building domain knowledge by exploring key cybersecurity concepts alongside technical components like information systems and computer networking. The first unit of BrainStation’s Cybersecurity course is an essential primer, enabling you to think like a cybersecurity professional while preparing you to learn about more advanced topics, including risk assessments, vulnerability assessment, data breaches, mobile security, wifi security, and more.

  • Nmap
Key Skills:
Security Mindsets
Data Classification
Technical Acumen

Learn Key Cyber Security Concepts

Get up to speed with cybersecurity basics by learning core principles including authorization, authentication, how data is handled and classified, and how threat actors create breaches by exploiting systems.

Understand Information Systems

Digital products and services are composed of many elements working together, often referred to as a technology stack. Learn how each piece of a technology stack works, why they need to be protected, and how they can be exploited.

Computer Networking

Every day, we use the internet to securely transmit data across the world. Learn how data travels by exploring concepts such as firewalls, ports, and protocols. Improve your security across wired and wireless networks with computer networking tips and best practices.

Unit 2

Cyber Attacks

Cyberattacks are a growing problem for individuals and organizations. This unit focuses on exploring the different types of cyber threats and computer attacks, how to identify them, and how they work. You'll also learn and apply the theory around cyber defense strategies and how to implement preventative measures that reduce the likelihood of experiencing a security incident.

Key Skills:
Threat Identification
Preventative Security
Secure Password Creation

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Cyber threats are diverse and harmful. Build your awareness of the cyber threat landscape by learning about some of the most common and dangerous security threats. You'll explore everything from DDoS attacks to social engineering, and more.

Cybersecurity Tools

Individuals and security professionals have a wide variety of cybersecurity software and tools to help them prevent or mitigate threats. Understand how to approach cybersecurity defense and learn about key tools and practices to help you operate securely, including VPNs, password security, encryption, cyber-attack countermeasures, and more.

Unit 3

Risk Management

With technology at the heart of our personal and professional interactions, we all carry a level of cybersecurity risk. Learn how to address those risks by using research to build a security strategy. This unit will provide the skills and frameworks to spot, evaluate, and respond to cybersecurity risks. You'll also explore how to perform simple business analysis and discovery, and apply your insights towards building a successful cybersecurity strategy.

  • National Vulnerability Database
Key Skills:
Risk Identification & Assessment
Risk Lifecycle Management
Business Analysis Fundamentals
Threat Modeling

Vulnerability Assessment

Learn how to assess and manage cybersecurity risks using registers, matrices, and strategic models that you can implement in your organization. Support data-driven decisions by leveraging these risk tools and gain increased awareness by exploring known threats using the National Vulnerability Database.

Cybersecurity in Business

Cybersecurity success relies on an intimate understanding of the situation and the needs of stakeholders. Learn how to model and explore cyber threats, ask the right questions, and perform research to build a business case. Dissect real-world case studies to learn how to apply this knowledge in relevant business scenarios.

Unit 4

Incident Management

Top companies understand the importance of developing cybersecurity as a competitive advantage. In the final unit of cybersecurity training, you'll explore frameworks, practices, and solutions that can help you build your own security strategy. You'll also learn the basics of incident management and other essential concepts that can help you prepare for a cybersecurity incident.

Key Skills:
Cybersecurity Strategy
Incident Management Planning
Strategy Presentations
Business Continuity

Cybersecurity Case Study Examples

Learn how leading organizations approach cybersecurity strategy by exploring examples such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Apply your learnings to help develop your own security approach and strategy in a case study.

Industry-Inspired Cybersecurity Solutions

Explore what leaders in technology and cybersecurity are doing to make their businesses more secure. Learn how service providers are used as part of a security strategy, and examine audit reports as a tool for securing business and evaluating partnerships.

Incident Response

Learn from case studies on past cybersecurity events, and evaluate real-world incident response. Explore practices that can help you prepare for incidents. Learn how digital evidence and digital forensics play an important role in incident management and prevention.

Cybersecurity Course Instructors

Instructors in BrainStation’s Cybersecurity courses are experienced professionals who work at the world's most innovative companies. You’ll learn from experts in their field, and enter the classroom with years of experience, ensuring that you're learning the most up-to-date and practical skills employers are looking for.

Matthew Lowe

Matthew Lowe

Senior Attorney | Data Privacy, Product, and Cybersecurity at IBM

Alexandria San Miguel

Alexandria San Miguel

Head of Information Security at CHANEL

Sachin Kalra

Sachin Kalra

Global Solution Manager - Cybersecurity at Google

Maytha Nassor

Maytha Nassor

Senior Consultant at Mandiant (Part of Google Cloud)

Brandon Wu

Brandon Wu

Staff Security Engineer at Block

Ayobami Popoola

Ayobami Popoola

Senior Security Engineer at Klarna

Matthew Lowe

Matthew Lowe

Senior Attorney | Data Privacy, Product, and Cybersecurity at IBM

Alexandria San Miguel

Alexandria San Miguel

Head of Information Security at CHANEL

Sachin Kalra

Sachin Kalra

Global Solution Manager - Cybersecurity at Google

Maytha Nassor

Maytha Nassor

Senior Consultant at Mandiant (Part of Google Cloud)

Brandon Wu

Brandon Wu

Staff Security Engineer at Block

Ayobami Popoola

Ayobami Popoola

Senior Security Engineer at Klarna

Industry-Led Cybersecurity Training

BrainStation partners with industry experts when building all of our courses, ensuring every course covers the latest industry-relevant topics and tools businesses need. We continue to work with our network of experts to update our courses so they're always up to date.

Complete Cybersecurity Projects

Earn your cybersecurity certificate and apply your skills by exploring an industry-inspired case study, and creating a cybersecurity strategy. Through this challenging business case, you'll be provided with clear steps to iteratively develop your final solution. By the end of the cybersecurity course, you'll have created and presented a tailored strategy that addresses key issues and provides valuable security recommendations.

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  • Tuition details
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Earn a BrainStation Cybersecurity Certification

Upon completing BrainStation's Cybersecurity Course, you'll receive an industry-recognized professional certificate to share with your network and showcase all that you've learned. BrainStation certificates are formatted for sharing on LinkedIn.

Learn in our Next-Gen Online Classroom

Instructor-Led, Live Online Courses, From the Comfort of Your Home

In all our online courses, learn from BrainStation's industry-expert instructors through real-time, interactive classes in an engaging classroom environment.

Interactive, Project-Based Learning

Join breakout room sessions in smaller teams as part of the hands-on projects in our online courses, where you will collaborate and learn together.

Community Beyond the Classroom

During your online course, engage with your classmates and instructors in BrainStation’s Slack community, where you’ll receive updates and support. Stay connected and in the loop throughout your online course.

What Our Graduates Are Saying

Dylan Hebb

Dylan Hebb

Senior Consultant at Content Bloom

When you take a BrainStation course, you're learning with some of the very best in the industry. You collaborate with product managers, digital strategists, UX designers, and all kinds of other backgrounds.

#brainstation #BeFutureProof #LearningAtBrainStation #remotelearning

Andrew Gosine

Andrew Gosine

Product Designer

Our instructor... was clear, detail oriented, and made the learning environment safe and collaborative. We got a lot of real world examples from him, and all the little details he shared made this entire course special, and more than simply reading a textbook.

Overall, I'm a big advocate for Brainstation's courses - they've proved to be extremely valuable in my career.

Mohamed Touré

Mohamed Touré

Data Scientist at Shopify

Everyone who wants to achieve a career goal, learn a new skill, or gain more knowledge in a certain field should not be afraid to take the next step. Taking a course at BrainStation is a great opportunity – the skills you’ll learn are very practical and the learning experience and environment are made for professionals who really want to learn.

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Christopher Spinelli

Christopher Spinelli

Art Director at New York School of Interior Design

It's always hard to start something new, especially when it involves learning skills that you know will force you to think differently about your day-to-day work. I'm glad I got over that fear and signed up for two classes... both were fantastic!

#brainstation #webdesigner #webdevelopment

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Cybersecurity Certification FAQs

Cybersecurity 101

What Is Cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, programs, operating systems, and more from digital attacks, potential security vulnerabilities, and theft.

Cyber attacks are often aimed at assessing, altering, or damaging sensitive information and data. With increased digitization and the expanded use of mobile devices, it is now essential for organizations to understand and implement effective cybersecurity measures.

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