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Cyber Security and IT Consultancy Development Class
### **Junior Level (Ages 11-14)**
#### Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security
- **Week 1-2: Basics of Cyber Security**
- What is cyber security?
- Importance of cyber security in daily life
- Common cyber threats (e.g., phishing, malware)
- **Week 3-4: Safe Internet Practices**
- How to create strong passwords
- Recognizing suspicious online behavior
- Safe use of social media
#### Module 2: Introduction to Consultancy
- **Week 5-6: Basics of Consultancy**
- What does a consultant do?
- Types of consultancy (e.g., IT consultancy, management consultancy)
- Basic problem-solving techniques
- **Week 7-8: Communication Skills**
- Basics of effective communication
- Listening skills and giving feedback
- Role-playing exercises
#### Module 3: Basic Cyber Security Tools and Techniques
- **Week 9-10: Introduction to Encryption**
- Basics of encryption and why it's important
- Simple encryption activities
- **Week 11-12: Cyber Security Software**
- Overview of anti-virus and anti-malware software
- Hands-on practice with basic cyber security tools
#### Module 4: Cyber Security Projects
- **Week 13-14: Group Projects**
- Working on small cyber security projects
- Presenting findings and solutions
- **Week 15-16: Reflect and Review**
- Reviewing key concepts learned
- Feedback and assessment
---
### **Intermediate Level (Ages 15-17)**
#### Module 1: Advanced Cyber Security Concepts
- **Week 1-2: Understanding Cyber Attacks**
- Types of cyber attacks (e.g., DDoS, ransomware)
- Anatomy of a cyber attack
- **Week 3-4: Network Security**
- Basics of network security
- Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
#### Module 2: Consultancy Skills
- **Week 5-6: Advanced Consultancy Techniques**
- Consulting frameworks (e.g., SWOT analysis)
- Case studies of cyber security consultancy
- **Week 7-8: Client Interaction**
- Understanding client needs
- Role-playing client-consultant scenarios
#### Module 3: Practical Cyber Security Skills
- **Week 9-10: Ethical Hacking Basics**
- What is ethical hacking?
- Basic ethical hacking techniques and tools
- **Week 11-12: Incident Response**
- Responding to a cyber incident
- Creating an incident response plan
#### Module 4: Cyber Security Projects
- **Week 13-14: Group Cyber Security Projects**
- Working on intermediate cyber security challenges
- Presenting solutions and findings
- **Week 15-16: Reflection and Assessment**
- Reviewing key concepts and projects
- Feedback and improvement areas
---
### **Senior Level (Ages 18-21)**
#### Module 1: Professional Cyber Security Practices
- **Week 1-2: Advanced Threat Analysis**
- Identifying and analyzing advanced threats
- Case studies of significant cyber attacks
- **Week 3-4: Cyber Security Policies and Governance**
- Understanding cyber security policies
- Developing and implementing cyber security policies
#### Module 2: Advanced Consultancy Skills
- **Week 5-6: Strategic Consulting**
- Developing long-term strategies for clients
- Advanced consulting methodologies
- **Week 7-8: Business Development in Cyber Security**
- Creating business models for cyber security services
- Pitching cyber security solutions to clients
#### Module 3: Specialized Cyber Security Skills
- **Week 9-10: Advanced Ethical Hacking**
- In-depth ethical hacking techniques
- Conducting penetration testing
- **Week 11-12: Cyber Forensics**
- Basics of digital forensics
- Tools and techniques for forensic analysis
#### Module 4: Capstone Project and Professional Skills
- **Week 13-14: Capstone Cyber Security Project**
- Large-scale project addressing a real-world cyber security issue
- Collaboration with local businesses or organizations
- **Week 15-16: Professional Skills**
- Advanced communication and presentation skills
- Professional ethics in cyber security
---
### **Supplementary Activities**
- **Workshops and Guest Lectures**
- Regular workshops with industry professionals
- Guest lectures from cyber security experts and consultants
- **Competitions and Hackathons**
- Participation in local and national cyber security competitions
- Hosting cyber security challenges and hackathons
---
This syllabus aims to provide a comprehensive education in both cyber security and consultancy, ensuring that students gain the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in these fields.
#### Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security
- **Week 1-2: Basics of Cyber Security**
- What is cyber security?
- Importance of cyber security in daily life
- Common cyber threats (e.g., phishing, malware)
- **Week 3-4: Safe Internet Practices**
- How to create strong passwords
- Recognizing suspicious online behavior
- Safe use of social media
#### Module 2: Introduction to Consultancy
- **Week 5-6: Basics of Consultancy**
- What does a consultant do?
- Types of consultancy (e.g., IT consultancy, management consultancy)
- Basic problem-solving techniques
- **Week 7-8: Communication Skills**
- Basics of effective communication
- Listening skills and giving feedback
- Role-playing exercises
#### Module 3: Basic Cyber Security Tools and Techniques
- **Week 9-10: Introduction to Encryption**
- Basics of encryption and why it's important
- Simple encryption activities
- **Week 11-12: Cyber Security Software**
- Overview of anti-virus and anti-malware software
- Hands-on practice with basic cyber security tools
#### Module 4: Cyber Security Projects
- **Week 13-14: Group Projects**
- Working on small cyber security projects
- Presenting findings and solutions
- **Week 15-16: Reflect and Review**
- Reviewing key concepts learned
- Feedback and assessment
---
### **Intermediate Level (Ages 15-17)**
#### Module 1: Advanced Cyber Security Concepts
- **Week 1-2: Understanding Cyber Attacks**
- Types of cyber attacks (e.g., DDoS, ransomware)
- Anatomy of a cyber attack
- **Week 3-4: Network Security**
- Basics of network security
- Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
#### Module 2: Consultancy Skills
- **Week 5-6: Advanced Consultancy Techniques**
- Consulting frameworks (e.g., SWOT analysis)
- Case studies of cyber security consultancy
- **Week 7-8: Client Interaction**
- Understanding client needs
- Role-playing client-consultant scenarios
#### Module 3: Practical Cyber Security Skills
- **Week 9-10: Ethical Hacking Basics**
- What is ethical hacking?
- Basic ethical hacking techniques and tools
- **Week 11-12: Incident Response**
- Responding to a cyber incident
- Creating an incident response plan
#### Module 4: Cyber Security Projects
- **Week 13-14: Group Cyber Security Projects**
- Working on intermediate cyber security challenges
- Presenting solutions and findings
- **Week 15-16: Reflection and Assessment**
- Reviewing key concepts and projects
- Feedback and improvement areas
---
### **Senior Level (Ages 18-21)**
#### Module 1: Professional Cyber Security Practices
- **Week 1-2: Advanced Threat Analysis**
- Identifying and analyzing advanced threats
- Case studies of significant cyber attacks
- **Week 3-4: Cyber Security Policies and Governance**
- Understanding cyber security policies
- Developing and implementing cyber security policies
#### Module 2: Advanced Consultancy Skills
- **Week 5-6: Strategic Consulting**
- Developing long-term strategies for clients
- Advanced consulting methodologies
- **Week 7-8: Business Development in Cyber Security**
- Creating business models for cyber security services
- Pitching cyber security solutions to clients
#### Module 3: Specialized Cyber Security Skills
- **Week 9-10: Advanced Ethical Hacking**
- In-depth ethical hacking techniques
- Conducting penetration testing
- **Week 11-12: Cyber Forensics**
- Basics of digital forensics
- Tools and techniques for forensic analysis
#### Module 4: Capstone Project and Professional Skills
- **Week 13-14: Capstone Cyber Security Project**
- Large-scale project addressing a real-world cyber security issue
- Collaboration with local businesses or organizations
- **Week 15-16: Professional Skills**
- Advanced communication and presentation skills
- Professional ethics in cyber security
---
### **Supplementary Activities**
- **Workshops and Guest Lectures**
- Regular workshops with industry professionals
- Guest lectures from cyber security experts and consultants
- **Competitions and Hackathons**
- Participation in local and national cyber security competitions
- Hosting cyber security challenges and hackathons
---
This syllabus aims to provide a comprehensive education in both cyber security and consultancy, ensuring that students gain the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in these fields.
Location
Online via webcam
At teacher's location: Amazon Counter - Minola Food & Wine, Battersea Park Road, London SW11 3BL, UK
General info
Skills:
| Age: | Children (7-12 years old) Teenagers (13-17 years old) Adults (18-64 years old) Seniors (65+ years old) |
|---|---|
| Student level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
| Duration: | 60 minutes |
| The class is taught in: | English |