Open New Doors.
Become a Cybersecurity expert.

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic career fields in today’s global economy. In Europe alone, some estimate that there are more than 300,000 job openings in cyber. And now more than ever, people from all different backgrounds can bring their unique talents and skills to a career in cybersecurity. Whatever your particular sector or previous experience may be – the cyber job market is hot, and it needs you!

Open New Doors.
Become a Cybersecurity expert.

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic career fields in today’s global economy. In Europe alone, some estimate that there are more than 300,000 job openings in cyber. And now more than ever, people from all different backgrounds can bring their unique talents and skills to a career in cybersecurity. Whatever your particular sector or previous experience may be – the cyber job market is hot, and it needs you!

Start a new career path now!
With Cyber School.

Microsoft Switzerland and the CyberPeace Institute have teamed-up to create a unique offer and is launching the first Cyber School, an 8-week virtual course for everyone who is interested to take their first step into a new career path.

Spring Session: May 2023 – June 2023

New Start Date: 02. May 2023

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Key Dates

• Registration Deadline: Monday, 24th of April 2023 EOD
Virtual Course Kickoff: Tuesday, 2nd of May 2023, 18h30 – 20h00 CET
Virtual Class Sessions: Tuesday evenings, 18h30 – 2000 CET
New Course Dates: 02.05., 09.05., 16.05., 23.05. 30.05., 06.06., 13.06., 20.06.

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Estimated time commitment

• Live virtual sessions: 2.0 hours/week
• At-home study and preparation: ~5 hours/week

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Prerequisites

• English proficiency (all materials and instruction will be in English).
• Access to a reliable internet connection.
• No prior technical training or knowledge of cybersecurity is required.

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Application Process

Send us your application including a CV and state of interest.

Course Outline

Module 1

Foundations

• Cybersecurity & Society (Session 1)
• Careers in Cyber (Session 2)

Module 2

Core Cybersecurity Concepts

• The Internet & ICT fundamentals (Session 3)
• Information Security 101 (Session 4)

Module 3

Organizational Resilience

• Governance & Risk Management (Session 5)
• Best Practices & Tools (Session 6)

Module 4

Ecosystem Resilience

• Innovations in security (Session 7)
• Regulation & Interdependence (Session 8)

Course Outline

Module 1

Foundations

• Cybersecurity & Society
(Session 1)
• Careers in Cyber
(Session 2)

Module 2

Core Cybersecurity Concepts

• The Internet & ICT fundamentals
(Session 3)
• Information Security 101
(Session 4)

Module 3

Organizational Resilience

• Governance & Risk Management
(Session 5)
• Best Practices & Tools
(Session 6)

Module 4

Ecosystem Resilience

• Innovations in security
(Session 7)
• Regulation & Interdependence
(Session 8)

Apply now for the

Cyber School Spring Session 2023!

Interested applicants please send us a statement of interest
and a CV or statement of prior professional experience.

Application closed on Monday April 24th, 2023 (midnight/MEZ).
Thanks for all the applications!

 

Because hackers don’t break in, they log in.

Register now for the Cyber School and start your career path!

Because hackers don’t break in, they log in.

Register now for the Cyber School and start your career path!