• Application closes on 15 Sep, 2024
  • Program duration 6 months
  • Learning Format Online Bootcamp

Why Join this Program

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    Hear MIT thought leaders

    Attend live masterclasses delivered by distinguished faculty from MIT.

    Attend live masterclasses delivered by distinguished faculty from MIT.

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    EC Council

    Get access to the learning kit, exam voucher, and module exclusively from EC Council

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    MIT CSAIL Community

    Be a part of the MIT CSAIL Professional Programs community and interact with your peers

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    Industry Case Study

    Four Industry Case Studies covered by MIT professors

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Take the first step to your goals

Lifetime access to self-paced e learning content

Corporate Training

Enterprise training for teams

Global Career Opportunities

About 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs were available in 2023, representing a rise of 26% from the previous year. As per Cybersecurity Ventures, 32% of security managers say it takes six months or more to find a qualified candidate for an open position.

Industry Hiring Demand

Needed to meet global Job ask

145% Rise

Expected in the next 10 years

23% growth

Have unfilled Cyber positions

63% jobs

Top Companies hiring

Cyber Security Course Overview

Learn comprehensive techniques such as securing your data, risk analysis and mitigation, cloud-based security, and compliance with Simplilearn’s cyber security course in Manchester. The cyber security course in Manchester also entails masterclasses from the MIT faculty and virtual projects that offer hands-on experience to students.

Key Features

  • Live sessions on the latest AI trends, such as generative AI, prompt engineering, explainable AI, and more
  • Simplilearn Post Graduate Certificate
  • Masterclasses from MIT Faculty
  • Featuring Modules from MIT SCC and EC-Council
  • Industry case studies in cyber security
  • Access to CEH Kit
  • 25+ hands-on projects
  • Capstone project in 3 domains
  • MIT CSAIL Professional Programs Community
  • 8X higher interaction in live online classes conducted by industry experts

Cyber Security Certification Course Advantage

This Post Graduate Program in Cyber Security includes Cyber Security - Technology, Application, and Policy from MIT SCC. The program leverages MIT’s academic excellence in Cyber Security and provides a comprehensive understanding of the field.

  • MIT SCC Certification

    PROGRAM BY MIT SCC

    • Module Certification from MIT SCC
    • Masterclasses from MIT faculty
    • 6 assessments from MIT
  • PGP in Cyber Security

    OUTCOMES OF THIS POST GRADUATE PROGRAM

    • EC Council Learning Kit and Exam Voucher
    • 6 months of free access to CEH v12 iLabs
    • 24 Hacking challenges from EC Council

Cyber Security Certification Details

Fast track your career in the field of cyber security with this comprehensive curriculum and certification-aligned courses from CEH, CompTIA and CISSP. This cyber security certification program begins with introductory-level skills and then progresses to advanced cyber security technologies.

Learning Path

  • Get started with the Post Graduate Program in Cyber Security and explore everything about the program. Kickstart your journey with our preparatory cyber security courses: Introduction to Cyber Security, Linux Training, and CompTIA Network+.

  • This cyber security course is designed to help learners gain the necessary skills required to configure and install systems for secure applications, devices, and networks; perform threat analysis and respond with suitable mitigation techniques; and operate with an awareness of applicable regulations, policies, and laws. This course meets the curriculum of CompTIA Security+ and is compliant with the ISO 17024 standard.

  • This cyber security course is aligned with CISSP, a globally-recognized certification for information technology security professionals. The course curriculum trains you in the industry’s latest best practices, which will help you clear the certification exam. The course helps you develop expertise in defining security architecture; and building, designing and maintaining a secure business environment for your organization using globally-approved information security standards.

  • This Cyber Security course provides hands-on online training to help you master the same skills that hackers use to infiltrate network systems and leverage them ethically to protect your own infrastructure. This comprehensive course targets 20 of the most popular security domains to provide a real-world, practical approach to essential security systems.

  • This cyber security course is presented by 15 MIT expert researchers and will help participants learn state-of-the-art concepts in cyber security. The course aims to reduce the time from research to industry dissemination and expose the participants to some of the most recent ideas and techniques in cyber security.

  • This cyber security capstone project will give you an opportunity to implement the skills you learned throughout this program. Through dedicated mentoring sessions, you’ll learn how to solve a real-world, industry-aligned problem. This project is the final step in the learning path and will enable you to showcase your expertise in cyber security to future employers.

Electives:
  • Attend online interactive Masterclasses conducted by the instructor from MIT SCC and get insights about advancements in Cyber Security and understand the essential skills needed to become an expert in this rapidly growing domain.

    • Attend live generative AI masterclasses and learn how to leverage it to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
    • Conducted by industry experts, these masterclasses delve deep into AI-powered creativity.

12+ Skills Covered

  • Advanced Hacking Concepts
  • Network Packet Analysis
  • Ethical Hacking
  • IDS Firewalls and Honeypots
  • Security and Risk Management
  • Network Security
  • Software Development Security
  • Cryptography OSI and TCPIP Models
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Security Assessment and Testing
  • Trojans Backdoors and Countermeasures
  • Mobile and Web Technologies

Industry Projects

  • Project 1

    Threat Modeling

    BigMart plans to provide a secure, uninterrupted, enhanced user experience to its customers and has contracted you to perform a threat modeling exercise for its online strategy.

  • Project 2

    Disaster and Business Continuity

    As the senior security expert for Rockvale Hospital, you have been tasked to review the security posture of the organization and provide recommendations.

  • Project 3

    Comprehensive Business Continuity

    As a cybersecurity expert for a bank you are required to complete tasks to implement a comprehensive business-continuity, backup, recovery, and archiving solution.

Disclaimer - The projects have been built leveraging real publicly available data-sets of the mentioned organizations.

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Program Advisors

  • Nickolai Zeldovich

    Nickolai Zeldovich

    Professor, MIT

    Nickolai Zeldovich is a professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT, and a member of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. He has also been involved with several start-up companies, including MokaFive, PreVeil, and Algorand. 

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Cybersecurity Industry Trend

The global cybersecurity market size is projected to grow from USD 190.4 billion in 2023 to USD 298.5 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 9.4% during the forecast period.

Job Icon3.5 Million

Unfilled Cybersecurity Roles Globally

Source: CyberVentures
Job Icon700 K

Available Job Roles 

Source: CyberSeek
Job Icon$100 K

Average Annual Salary 

Source: Glassdoor

Batch Profile

This cyber security certification program caters to professionals from a variety of industries. The diversity of our students adds richness to class discussions and interactions.

  • The class consists of learners from excellent organizations and diverse industries
    Industry
    IT & Telecommunication - 35%BFSI - 22%Automobile - 18%Health Care & Pharma - 13%Others - 12%
    Companies
     course learners from American Express, Manchester
     course learners from Wells Fargo, Manchester
     course learners from Tata Consultancy Services, Manchester
     course learners from Ernst & Young, Manchester
     course learners from Amazon, Manchester
     course learners from Infosys, Manchester
     course learners from IBM, Manchester
     course learners from Accenture, Manchester
     course learners from Barclays, Manchester
     course learners from JP Morgan Chase, Manchester
     course learners from Microsoft, Manchester
     course learners from Vodafone, Manchester

Learner Reviews

Admission Details

Application Process

The application process consists of these simple steps. An offer of admission is made to the selected candidates. These candidates will accept the offer by paying the admission fee

STEP 1

Submit Application

Tell us a bit about yourself and why you want to do this program

STEP 2

Application Review

An admission panel will shortlist candidates based on their application

STEP 3

Admission

Selected candidates can begin the program within 1-2 weeks

Eligibility Criteria

For admission to this Post Graduate Program in Cyber Security, candidates should have:

A bachelor's degree with an average of 50% or higher marks
May have a non-programming background
Prior work experience of min 1 year is preferred but not mandatory

Admission Fee & Financing

The admission fee for this cyber security certification program is £ 2,549

Financing Options

We are dedicated to making our programs accessible. We are committed to helping you find a way to budget for this program and offer a variety of financing options to make it more economical.

Total Program Fee

£ 2,549

Pay In Installments, as low as

You can pay monthly installments for Post Graduate Programs using Splitit payment option with 0% interest and no hidden fees.

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Program Benefits

  • Complete this Cyber Security program while you work
  • Exposure to prompt engineering, ChatGPT, generative AI etc
  • MIT CSAIL Professional Programs Community
  • Program Certification from Simplilearn
  • Active recruiters include: Amazon, CISCO, Microsoft and more

Program Cohorts

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Cyber Security Course FAQs

  • What are the eligibility criteria for this Cyber Security Course in Manchester?

    For admission to this Cyber Security Course in Manchester, candidates:

    • Should have a bachelor's degree in any discipline with an average of 50% or higher marks
    • May have a non-programming background 
    • Are not required to have prior work experience 
       

  • What is the admission process for this Cyber Security Training in Manchester?

    The admission process for this cyber security certification in Manchester consists of three simple steps:

    • All interested candidates are required to apply through the online application form
    • An admission panel will shortlist the candidates based on their application
    • An offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and is accepted by the candidates by paying the program fee
       

  • What should I expect from the Cyber Security Course in Manchester?

    As a part of this Cyber Security Certification in Manchester, you will receive the following:

    • Simplilearn Post Graduate Certificate
    • Individual course completion certificate for all the cyber security courses in learning path from Simplilearn
    • Executive Program Certification from MIT Schwarzman College of Computing
    • Certified Ethical Hacker Certificate from EC-Council
    • MIT SCC Professional Learning Community
       

  • How do I earn the certificate for this Cyber Security Course in Manchester?

    Upon completion of the minimum requirements for each cyber security course in the learning path, you will be eligible to receive the post graduate certification that will testify to your skills as an expert in cyber security.

  • Is there a demand for a cyber security course in Manchester?

    Data breaches are getting more severe and companies have no option but to invest in cyber security as early as possible. As such, they need skilled cyber security professionals to secure their systems and networks. This has led to an increase in demand for cyber security courses in Manchester in order to gain the required skills and knowledge. Professionals today are seeking these courses to stay ahead of the competition and improve their credibility in this field.

  • How long does it take to get cyber security certifications in Manchester?

    Cyber security certifications in Manchester offered to vary in their duration and requirements for completion. This Post Graduate Program in Cyber Security with modules from MIT SCC and EC Council is a 6-month bootcamp program that provides you the skills you need to grab the top opportunities out there, immediately on completion. You are expected to spend 5-10 hours a week on this program to keep pace with the schedule and achieve a satisfactory level of understanding and competency in the concepts taught.

  • Why are certifications so important in the field of cyber security course in Manchester?

    Cyber security as a domain focuses on adopting and implementing best practices laid out by top industry bodies like EC Council. A cyber security certification in Manchester like the ones that you receive with this Post Graduate Program in Cyber security with modules from MIT and EC Council attests to your expertise in these best practices and endorses your proficiency in implementing them.

  • What is the salary of a Cyber Security Professional in Manchester?

    The salary for Cyber security Professional with PGP cyber security certification in Manchester is  £47,628 per year. The salary for the individuals varies depending upon the skills, experience they have. If the candidate wants to get paid well he/she must have a PGP cyber security certification.

  • What are the major companies hiring for Cyber security in Manchester?

    Cyber security is one of the major jobs in the world of technology. Candidates with PGP cyber security certification in Manchester can get into a well-established job in Manchester. Major companies in Manchester like Prestige Gifting Ltd, LT Harper LTD, Northrop Grumman UK, North West E-Health.

  • What are the major industries in Manchester?

    Manchester is one of the well-known metropolitan cities in England. Some of the major companies in Manchester are 2ergo, Adidas, BBC, AJ Bell, Barclays, and Google. With the help of the PGP cyber security certification in Manchester, a candidate can work in these kinds of big industries with a good pay scale per month.
     

  • How to become a Cyber Security Professional in Manchester?

    Cyber security is one of the crucial jobs in today's world. Candidates with PGP cyber security certification in Manchester can be fit for this job role. 
     

  • How to Find Cyber security courses in Manchester?

    If you are a person looking for a good expertise course for cyber security, Simplilearn is here for you. The Cyber Security Expert Master's Program will provide you with the knowledge and skills you'll need to succeed in this quickly evolving field. With this best-in-class curriculum, you'll master complete techniques to protecting your infrastructure, such as securing data and information, conducting risk analysis and mitigation, architecting cloud-based security, achieving compliance, and much more.

  • How do I earn the certificate for this Post Graduate Program in Cyber Security?

    Upon completion of the minimum requirements for each cyber security course in the learning path, you will be eligible to receive the post graduate certification that will testify to your skills as an expert in cyber security.
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  • What is covered under the 24/7 support promise?

    We offer 24/7 support through email and calls. We have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your cyber security certification course.

  • If I want to cancel my enrollment, can I get a refund?

    Yes, you can cancel your enrollment if necessary. We will refund the program price after deducting an administration fee. To learn more, please read our Refund Policy.

Post Graduate Program in Cyber Security, Manchester

Manchester is one of England's largest metropolitan areas. With a population of 2.7 million inhabitants, Manchester is the fifth most populous city in the country. London is 260 kilometers away from Manchester. Manchester has a humid subtropical climate. The average annual rainfall in the city is 806.6 millimeters. The average temperature is 20 degrees Celsius, with highs of 25 degrees Celsius in July and August. Manchester's gross domestic product (GDP) is US$ 113.3 billion, with a GDP per capita of US$ 38,233.

The Manchester City Council is in charge of the city of Manchester. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, which is led by a directly elected mayor, is responsible for economic development and transportation in the Greater Manchester area, among other things. Since its creation in 1995, Manchester has been a member of the English Core Cities Group.

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