Module 01Module 1 of 3
Security principles and hardening
- Threats, vulnerabilities and risk
- Account security, MFA and least privilege
- Windows and Linux baseline hardening
Practical project
Create a workstation security checklist
Altavox Academy · Course pathway
Cybersecurity & Defensive Security
Learn to reduce security risks across computers, networks and web applications. The course introduces threat modelling, secure configuration, vulnerability assessment, access control, logging and incident response in authorised lab environments.
Duration
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Curriculum
3 learning modules
Learning style
Project-focused
Course focus
Security fundamentals and risk · Linux and endpoint hardening · OWASP web security · Network security basics
What you will learn
The course is structured around practical skills that can be demonstrated through exercises and a final project.
Security fundamentals and risk
Linux and endpoint hardening
OWASP web security
Network security basics
Identity and access management
Logging and incident response
Course syllabus
A practical outline of the subjects and project work covered in this learning pathway. The Academy will confirm the final delivery schedule.
Module 02Module 2 of 3
Network and application security
- Firewall and network segmentation
- OWASP web application risks
- Safe vulnerability scanning in a lab
Practical project
Assess a deliberately vulnerable training application
Module 03Module 3 of 3
Monitoring and incident handling
- Security logs and alert triage
- Evidence handling and incident timeline
- Containment, recovery and reporting
Practical project
Write an incident response report from a lab scenario
Who should take this course?
- IT support and network technicians
- Developers who need secure coding practices
- Learners beginning a cybersecurity pathway
Possible career pathways
- IT Security Support
- Junior SOC Analyst pathway
- Security Administrator assistant
These are example pathways, not a promise of employment or placement.
Assessment & completion
Practical security assessment. Third-party certification is not included unless separately confirmed.
Course completion requirements, assessment format and any certificate arrangements will be confirmed by Altavox Academy before enrolment.
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