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Week 1

October 6 - 10, 2025

In this module, we will cover the basics of information security, fundamental terminology of computer security incidents, fundamentals of computer networks, as well as the basics of Windows and Linux operating systems.

Why do we need cyber security/information security?
Basics of computer networks
Basics of the Windows operating system
Basics of the Linux operating system

Disclaimer:

October 6 - 9, 2025 – live at the Span Cyber Security Center, 9AM-5PM
October 10, 2025 – online CyCube platform exercises

Week 2

October 13 - 17, 2025

Online CyCube platform exercises

"},{"heading":"Module 2: Blue Team","text":"

Week 3

October 20 - 24, 2025

This module covers the role, organization, and objectives of the Blue Team. The Blue Team is responsible for protecting the company from cyber threats, whether real or simulated. The Blue Team is a crucial component of the company's security organization and often functions as a Security Operations Center (SOC).

SOC role
SOC models and types
SOC teams and roles
Incidents vs Events
Real vs „fake positive“ incident categories
Logo concept and analysis
SOC processes / ITSM processes
ITSM tools: Service Now, JIRA, BMC, Request Tracker, Span Resolution, etc.

Disclaimer:

October 20 - 23, 2025 – live at the Span Cyber Security Center, 9AM-5PM
October 24 - 31, 2025 – online CyCube platform exercises

Week 4

October 27 - 31, 2025

Online CyCube platform exercises

"},{"heading":"Module 3: Cyber defense","text":"

Week 5

November 03 - 07, 2025

In this module, we will get familiarized with key system elements and tools for building an effective cyber security defense.

The term cyber security defense refers to the ability to prevent cyber-attacks on the ICT infrastructure and resources of an organization. Cyber defense activities involve taking proactive steps to protect the entire ICT infrastructure and preparing systems to respond to cyber threats.

Windows logs
Windows Hardening
Antivirus software and „Sandboxing“
Endpoint detection and response
Firewalls and VPN
Traffic analysis and Monitoring
Logs Orchestration – QRADAR

Disclaimer:

November 03 - 06, 2025 – live at the Span Cyber Security Center, 9AM-5PM
November 07, 2025 – online CyCube platform exercises

Week 6

November 10 - 14, 2025

Online CyCube platform exercises

"},{"heading":"Module 4: First Responder","text":"

Week 7

November 17 - 20, 2025

The module covers the role, objectives, and activities of the "First Responder."

The "First Responder" is the first line of defense against a cyber-attack in any organization. This individual provides a rapid initial response to any IT incident or event that may require further investigation. Examples of such events include security threats, cyber-attacks, and other illicit activities.

File Analysis
Malware Analysis

At the end of this module, a knowledge check is included through a practical task, serving as a prerequisite for the final certificate.

Disclaimer:

November 17 - 20, 2025 – live at the Span Cyber Security Center, 9AM-5PM

The exam

At the end of this module, a knowledge check is included through a practical task, serving as a prerequisite for the final certificate.

"}]

Cyber Security Analyst

02.11.2026