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The second course, Cybersecurity – A Good So far, we have welcomed almost 200 unique
Practice Guide for Fire and Security Professionals, bookings for the newly developed courses, and
was developed in direct response to the work feedback has been hugely positive. We have
carried out by the Cyber Security Product also confirmed partnerships with Securitas and
Assurance Group (CySPAG), a special interest Connelly Security Systems in rolling these out to
group formed by the BSIA to address an increase their entire workforce.
in cyber threat and risks in the sectors. The
course covers the industry recommendations All of the courses are priced with accessibility in
to keep systems cyber secure and protective mind at £40 plus VAT, with all BSIA & Skills for
from vulnerabilities during the system design, Security members receiving a 20% discount.
installation, commissioning and maintenance of All of the courses we offer are fully accredited by
fire and security systems. This course provides a CPD and will count towards your CPD scheme
step-by-step guide on the checks to complete to with the Security Institute. They are delivered
ensure end-users systems are safe from attack entirely remotely using our innovative teaching
and more. It also covers basic theory of TCP/IP; technologies platform to give a bespoke online
understanding what a network is; considerations experience. All of our courses are designed and
when configuring networks, including the developed by industry experts and professionally
different types and topologies; cybercrime and recorded to offer a fantastic learning experience.
the main threats that exist in 2021; security If any Security Institute member wants access to
tools available to secure networks and key these courses via the IFSEC Skills Network page;
cybersecurity considerations for those operating registration is easy and you will be auto-enrolled
in the fire and security sector, including the new onto the course and receive access within 15
BSIA code of practice and the recommended mins. The courses self-mark and self-certificate
activities that all professionals should do when on completion. For any bulk bookings, please
designing, installing and maintaining fire and email [email protected], who will deal
security systems. directly with your request.
We also have three other courses developed and
currently being recorded. These are in Advanced
Signalling, Fire Alarm Survey and Design and
Access Control Survey and Design.
