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I would like to specialize in cyberdefense. How can I do that ?

Alain N. asked a question to Carl S.

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    Carl S. Careers Adviser

    Good Afternoon,

    If you are looking at getting into Cyber Defence in the Armed Forces I would Highly suggest looking into the Royal Signals

    https://apply.army.mod.uk/roles/royal-signals/cyber-engineer

    You can start your applications simply by clicking apply now and following the process it takes you through, but just a quick heads up on some qualifactions you could gain within the Royal Signals;
    - Level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship
    - Level 3 Network Cable Installer Apprenticeship
    - Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths, English and IT
    - Level 7 PG Cert Wireless Communications
    - Certified Network Cable Installer
    - City and Guilds: 3663-03 Designing and Planning Networks, 3667-02 Fibre Optic Tech, 3667-02 SWS Structure and Cabling
    - Chartered Management Institute Level 4 Team Leading, Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring, Level 6 Leadership and Management
    - Level 4 Team Leading
    - Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring
    - Level 6 Leadership and Management
    - Professional Registration with the Institute for Engineering and Technology at ICT Tech, IEng and CEng levels
    - Professional Registration with the British Computer Society at RIT Tech and CITP levels

    I hope this helps
    Carl