Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals
Build a future-ready career in cybersecurity with our Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals, designed to help you understand the processes and practices used to protect networks, devices, applications, and data from attack, damage, and unauthorized access.
This program equips learners with strong foundational knowledge of information security, IT infrastructure, cyber risk assessment, and security operations, along with key standards and regulations like ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR, enabling them to assess security systems, safeguard data, and support business continuity and crisis management in an increasingly threat-prone digital world.
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Learning Format
Online Bootcamp
Validity
6 Months
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Grant Thornton
About Program
The program by Arivu Skills, guided by experienced faculty and industry experts, is designed to build a strong foundation in cybersecurity. It equips learners with the skills needed to protect networks, devices, applications, and data from cyber threats, assess security risks, and apply key standards and frameworks like ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR, along with business continuity and crisis management practices, helping them stay effective in an increasingly threat-prone digital world.
Key Highlights
- Industry-aligned curriculum
- Real-world case studies
- Information security fundamentals
- Cyber risk assessment
- Security operations
- ISO 27001, PCI DSS & GDPR
- Dual certification
- Business continuity & disaster recovery
- Network & data protection
- Job-ready skill focus
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About Grant Thornton
ArivuSkills, in collaboration with Grant Thornton, brings a strong focus on application-oriented learning and industry-driven innovation across key domains such as strategy, analytics, risk, and digital transformation. Backed by Grant Thornton’s global expertise and real-world consulting experience, the program emphasizes practical problem-solving, business impact, and future-ready skills to help learners thrive in a rapidly evolving professional landscape.
Who Can Apply for the Course?
- Students from any degree background
- Engineering, IT, or computer science students
- Fresh graduates aspiring for cybersecurity roles
- Working professionals looking to upskill
- IT professionals, network admins, and risk/compliance professionals
- Beginners with no prior experience
What roles can a Cyber Security professional play?
Cyber Security Analyst
Monitor networks and systems for threats, assess vulnerabilities, and implement measures to protect an organization’s data and infrastructure from attacks.
Cyber Risk & Compliance Analyst
Assess cyber risks and ensure the organization meets standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
Information Security Analyst
Safeguard information assets by managing security policies, controls, and standards, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Cyber Forensics Analyst
Investigate security incidents and cyber crimes by collecting and analyzing digital evidence, helping organizations understand breaches and support response and legal action.
Security Operations (SOC) Analyst
Work in a security operations center to detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents and alerts in real time.
GRC / Compliance Analyst
Manage governance, risk, and compliance activities, applying critical security controls and ensuring the organization meets standards like ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
Skills to Master
Information security fundamentals
IT infrastructure security
Cyber risk assessment
Security operations
Critical security controls
SIEM (Security Information & Event Management)
Cyber forensics fundamentals
ISO 27001
PCI DSS
GDPR & data privacy
Curriculum
- Live Course
- Self Paced
- Industry Expert
- Academic Faculty
Module 1: Information security Basics and way forward
Module 2: Cyber-Security Essentials for Small Business Boot Camp Style Fundamentals
Module 3: IT Infrastructure Security
Module 4: Cyber Security Risk Assessment
Module 5: Security Operations Fundamentals
Module 6: Critical Security Controls: Planning, Implementing, and Auditing
Module 7: Regulatory Compliances in Cyber Security
Module 8: Security Information and Events Management
Module 9: Fundamentals in Cyber Forensics
Module 10: Future of Cyber Security
Module 11: Additional Readings
Program Highlights
- 19+ Hours of Comprehensive Cyber Security Fundamentals Learning
- Industry-Relevant Case Studies & Practical Applications
- Live Online Classes with Industry Experts
- 24*7 Support
Companies Hiring for Cyber Security Professionals
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Cyber Security, and why is it a good career choice?
Cyber security is the practice of protecting networks, devices, applications, and data from attacks, damage, and unauthorized access. As organizations face rising cyber threats, data breaches, and stricter regulations, skilled cyber security professionals are in high demand across virtually every industry, making it one of the most secure and future-ready career paths today.
2. Do I need a technical background to enroll in this course?
A technical background is helpful but not mandatory. As a fundamentals program, it builds understanding from the basics of information security upward, making it accessible to IT professionals, business professionals, and students who want to develop core cyber security knowledge step by step.
3. What topics and standards will I learn in this course?
You’ll gain a strong foundation in information security, IT infrastructure security, cyber risk assessment, security operations, and critical security controls. The course also covers Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), cyber forensics fundamentals, and key regulatory standards including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
4. What job roles can I apply for after completing this course?
Graduates can work toward roles such as Cyber Security Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Security Operations (SOC) Analyst, Cyber Risk & Compliance Analyst, Cyber Forensics Analyst, and GRC/Compliance Analyst. These roles span IT, consulting, banking, and risk and compliance functions across industries.
5. What is the average salary for a Cyber Security professional in India?
Entry-level cyber security roles in India typically start around ₹4–8 lakh per annum, growing to ₹10–15+ lakh at mid-level and significantly higher for senior and specialized roles.
6. Who should attend this course?
It’s designed for engineering, IT, and computer science students; fresh graduates aspiring for cyber security roles; working professionals looking to upskill; and IT professionals, network administrators, and risk or compliance professionals.
7. What certification will I receive upon successful completion?
On successful completion of the final assessment, you receive a Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals from Grant Thornton, in collaboration with Arivu Skills. This industry-recognized certification adds strong credibility to your profile with employers.
8. Will I work on real-world projects and case studies?
Yes. The program uses experiential learning with real industry examples, simulations, and practical scenarios, including cyber risk assessments, applying critical security controls, and understanding security operations and forensics in real-world contexts.
9. What topics are covered in the curriculum?
The curriculum spans the full cyber security fundamentals landscape — from information security basics, IT infrastructure security, and cyber risk assessment to security operations, critical security controls, regulatory compliance, SIEM, and cyber forensics fundamentals, closing with a look at the future of cyber security.
10. Where is Arivu Skills located in Bangalore?
Arivu Skills is located at 1st Floor, Sai Prema, Christ Lane No. 39, Krishnanagar, Hosur Road, Koramangala, Bengaluru – 560029. The institute offers both classroom training and live online classes, making it accessible for students across Bangalore.
