Course Content

The MTA Security Fundamentals certification is designed to help individuals take the first step in their digital careers.


  • Understanding Security Layers 

  • Understanding Authentication. Authorisation, and Accounting 

  • Understanding Cyber Stalking, Fraud, Abuse and the Techniques used by Hackers

  • Understanding Network Security and Vulnerability Scanning

Eligibility

All learners must:

  • Lived in the UK for at least 3 Years
  • Have a National Insurance Number
  • Be a resident of Tees Valley Combined Authority or Greater London Authority
  • 19+ Unemployed/Employed 
  • Tees Valley: Low wage £18,525 annual gross salary, based on National Living Wage £9.50 on assumption 37.5 hour contract
  • Greater London: Low wage £21,547.50 annual gross salary, based on National Living Wage £11.50 on assumption 37.5 hour contract

How Learners use this course

By completing this course in Security Fundamentals, you would gain the knowledge to pursue new career opportunities in the cyber security world, e.g;

  • Intelligence Analyst (£20,000 to £52,000)
  • Forensic Computer Analyst (£25,000 to £60,000)
  • Cyber Intelligence Officer (£25,000 to £50,000)