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Cyber Foundation Pathway – Module 1 - CFPM1

Technology School
Technology
4 days residential
Shrivenham

About this course

Module 1 will give you essential computer networking knowledge which is required to be successful at progressing onto further modules of the CFP.

Students who have recent experience of the topics covered in the course may wish to skip straight to taking the module assessment on the DLE. If you wish to do this please email DEFAC-TECH-DCS@da.mod.uk making sure to include the service number linked to your DLE account

What you will learn

  • How layers of the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) model interact and communicate with each other
  • Knowledge of binary and hexadecimal and their application to networking design and operation
  • How to build and configure a simulated network
  • How encryption is used to secure network communications

How will this course help my career?

Each module in the Cyber Foundation Pathway builds sequentially on the learning from preceding modules. Successful completion of this module will enable you to proceed to the next module to further build your cyber skills.

Before you attend

Prior to attending student are to have: 

Can I attend this course?

This course is suitable for the following type(s) of applicant.
  • Military
  • MOD Civil Servants
  • Partners Across Government (PAG)
SC clearance required.

How will I learn?

Classroom

How will you be assessed?

There are a series of formative tests as part of the learning, and a final summative assessment hosted on the DLE. If you are following the Cyber Foundation Pathway it is necessary for you to pass this assessment. 

If you wish to do this please email DEFAC-TECH-DCS@da.mod.uk including the service number linked to your DLE account