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Upskill in cybersecurity operations and enhance your working knowledge of cybersecurity with Cisco and The Open University. Develop professional skills to respond to and prevent cyberattacks and crimes Cybersecurity is rapidly evolving, and professionals must keep up-to-date with the complexities of different cyber threats, as well as the different technologies under attack. On this microcredential, you’ll learn how cybersecurity professionals respond to an imminent, active or recent cyber threat. You’ll explore how to go about resolving attacks and how to complete legal investigations of any potential cybercrime. You’ll develop skills in this exciting area using up-to-date experience from the internationally recognised Cisco CCNA Cyber Security operations certification. Worldwide spending on cybersecurity is forecasted to reach £102.5 billion in 2022 and projected employment for IT security analysts is predicted to grow 32% between 2018 and 2028. Apply the skills learned in this microcredential to start your journey as a cybersecurity analyst, consultant, architect or engineer. This microcredential meets the standards set by the Common Microcredential Framework. When would you like to start? We aim to run our microcredentials every few months. Join on the date that suits you or register to hear from an enrolment advisor about future runs and updates. 14 March 2022 What you will receive 15 UK credits at Postgraduate level from The Open University Credits are awarded on passing the final assessment. The assessment will require you to complete four questions, two of which draw on the results from your Cisco chapter exams and final examinations. The third question focuses on a practical cybersecurity forensic investigation, and the fourth question is a short 500-word academic piece exploring current cybersecurity threats. A Certificate of Completion from Cisco Networking Academy Additional benefits Passing the final assessment with 75% or higher at the first attempt grants a significant discount on the optional Cisco CCNA Cyber Security Operations Exam. Career-focused learning by The Open University The Open University (OU) is the largest academic institution in the UK and a world leader in flexible distance learning, with a mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. This microcredential is endorsed by Cisco Networking Academy This microcredential uses Cisco's CCNA Cybersecurity Operations syllabus, equipping successful students with the skills and knowledge required to pass the associated CCNA Cyber Ops Certification. What is a microcredential? Microcredentials are designed to upskill you for work in rapidly-growing industries, without the time and cost commitment of a full degree. Your microcredential can stand alone as an independent credential, and some also offer academic credit to use towards a degree. Learn Online With Expert Instructors Complete online courses led by experts over 12-16 weeks with a dedicated group of professionals. + Complete Project-Based Assessments Test your understanding with online tutor-marked assessments and exercises. + Earn A Professional Credential Finish your learning and pass your assessments to gain an accredited credential. = Advance Further In Your Career Use your microcredential as evidence of your specialised skills and progress further in your industry.

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