Further Education and Opportunities
British Computing Society
Teachers, schools and colleges:
Education and vocation are on two sides of the same coin and to support their academic achievements and future careers, young people also need vocational skills and IT safety training.
Capslock
Full and part time training courses with a focus on cyber security and AI.
“A curriculum designed to get you hired!”
Cisco Net Academy
Course include Cyber Security, Networking, AI & Data Science, Programming, Information Technology, Digital Literacy, Professional Skills, and Sustainability.
Cybok
Experts from across the globe have committed to providing free resources for education and professional training.
Cybrary
Provides some good hands-on training, although not gamefied as other platforms are. Under pricing there is a free access plan for individuals.
Future Learn
Choose from hundreds of online courses from top universities and specialist organisations including this cyber course from the Open University.
IASME Cyber Essentials
UK Government’s minimum baseline standard for cyber security for organisations of all sizes in the UK. The annually renewable certification scheme is aligned to five technical controls designed to prevent the most common internet-based cyber security threats.
Cyber Essentials
An NCSC Government-backed free certification scheme to help organisations keep their data safe from a cyber attack. Well worth doing to help understand the basics. See also IASME above who administer this.
Hack The Box
Once you have the fundamentals of TryHackMe you can start experimenting with the boxes on Hack the Box. When you are familiar with a subject, you can dive into HTB academy to gain a deeper understanding.
SANS Institute
SANS is well known in the cyber community. More enterprise based than other resources in this list, but gives you a good flavour of the field and they have many events throughout the year that can be attended virtually.
Try Hack Me
A great place to start for beginners before moving onto the more advanced platform Hack the Box. Try Hack Me holds your hand through most of the rooms and will give you enough information without overloading you.
UC Cyber Security Council
“The UK Cyber Security Council “At the UK Cyber Security Council, we’re here to connect, champion and charter the UK’s cyber security profession.” With information about Getting Started in Cyber, About the Cyber Security Sector, The Professional Standard, The Professional Titles, Ethics in Cyber Security, and more in their Individuals section.
UWE Cyber Security
Develop computer programming and database skills and expand your knowledge of computer networks, systems and the legal environment you’ll operate in.
Gain vital professional skills, such as using industry standard forensic and security tools. Build your industry network and knowledge at presentations from visiting professionals.
