CREST Non-IT-to-IT

Cybersecurity

For professionals entering cybersecurity operations and governance.

Level: Foundation to Intermediate Duration: Varies by certification level

Programme overview

This track provides a broad foundation in cybersecurity, covering threat landscapes, network and endpoint security, cryptography, identity and access management, incident response, and governance. Learners progress from fundamentals to hands-on security operations and GRC competencies.

Who should attend

Professionals entering cybersecurity operations
IT support staff moving into security roles
Individuals preparing for analyst or GRC positions

Modules & key topics

Introduction to Cybersecurity
Cyber Threat Landscape & Risk Management
Network Security Fundamentals
Application & Endpoint Security
Cryptography Basics
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Incident Response & Recovery
Cybersecurity Tools & Technologies
Governance, Compliance & Legal
Capstone Project

Learning outcomes

Understand threat, risk, and vulnerability fundamentals
Secure networks, endpoints, and applications
Apply cryptography and IAM controls
Respond to and recover from security incidents
Navigate governance, compliance, and legal requirements

Skills & gap analysis

Track-specific skills and competency mapping will be added in a future phase. This section will link each programme to the Neo4j knowledge base and show relevant skills, proficiency expectations, and gap-analysis options.