Information and communication technologies
Protect information systems, data and networks against threats.
Length
7 months + 2 months of guaranteed work placement
Minimum level
Baccalauréat
Diploma
Professional Qualification Certificate (CQP)
CompTIA Security+; CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker); CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional); CISA; ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer; Cisco CCNA CyberOps
- Professional Qualification Certificate (CQP)
- Possible international certification
Activities
The cybersecurity professional is responsible for protecting an organisation's information systems, data, networks and digital infrastructure against threats, attacks and intrusions. They play a strategic and operational role in preventing, detecting, analysing and responding to security incidents. They ensure that the organisation complies with IT security standards and is able to deal with constantly evolving cyber threats.
- Main duties
- 1. Risk analysis and implementation of the security policy
- Identify system vulnerabilities and assess potential threats.
- Developing an information security policy suited to the company.
- Implement standards (ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.) and best practices.
- 2. Securing systems and networks
- Installing and configuring firewalls, antivirus software, intrusion prevention systems, VPNs, etc.
- Manage access rights, passwords and secure authentication.
- Encrypt sensitive data and secure connections.
- 3. Incident monitoring and detection.
- Implement supervision tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS).
- Monitor activity logs and detect suspicious behaviour.
- Respond quickly to attempted break-ins or attacks.
- 4. Incident response and crisis management
- Analyse security vulnerabilities after an incident (forensics).
- Implement an incident response plan.
- Coordinate the resumption of activities and the restoration of systems.
- 5. Awareness-raising, auditing and monitoring
- Train and raise employees’ awareness of good cybersecurity practices.
- Conduct regular security audits.
- Maintain constant monitoring of technological and regulatory developments.
Company designations
Depending on the duties or size of the company, the specialist may have different job titles:
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Information systems security manager (RSSI)
- IT security engineer
- Cybersecurity Consultant
- Ethical hacker (ethical hacking)
- SOC Analyst (Security Operations Center)
- Information systems security auditor
The occupation is practised
- In a private company (banks, insurance companies, telecommunications, etc.)
- In the public sector (ministries, defence, hospitals...)
- In a consultancy firm or ESN (digital services company)
- Working remotely or on site, often in a secure environment
- It requires great rigour, discretion, good analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Career opportunities
- Businesses of all sizes (SMEs, large companies)
- Government bodies
- Companies specialising in IT security
- IT consultancy firms
- Financial institutions, insurance companies, e-commerce
After several years of experience, a professional can progress to
- Information Security Manager (RSSI)
- Cybersecurity architect
- Senior Security Consultant
- Security Project Manager
- Incident response specialist
- Cyber defence expert (military sector)
Skills acquired on completion of the course
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
- Networks and systems
- Information systems security
- Cryptography and data security
- Application security
- Threat analysis and incident management
- Ethics and penetration testing (pentesting)
18 modules. Tap a module to see what it covers.
- Computer architecture
- Operating systems (Windows, Linux)
- Network models (OSI, TCP/IP)
- Network configuration
Detailed programme
Admission requirements
To enrol, prepare these items. The centre helps with your file, and training starts once the first instalment is paid.
- The registration form, filled in at enrolment
- A photocopy of your ID card or birth certificate
- Two 4 x 4 passport photos, less than 3 months old
- One ream of paper
- The first instalment of the tuition: 40%
- The registration fee
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