Introduction to Cyber Security

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The Open University

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Introduction to Cyber Security

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What is the course about?

Introduction to Cyber Security

The course Introduction to Cyber Security is an online class provided by The Open University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Our lives depend on online services. Gain essential cyber security knowledge and skills, to help protect your digital life._x000D_

Course description

Discover online security and protect your digital life, whether at home or work
8 weeks

Guided by Cory Doctorow, you will learn how to recognise threats that could harm you online and take steps to reduce the chances that they happen to you.
The course will frame your online safety in the context of the wider world, introducing concepts like malware, viruses, trojans, network security, cryptography, identity theft, and risk management.
The course was supported by the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Programme, is GCHQ Certified Training and IISP accredited.

Threat landscape: terminology, cyber security threats, keeping up to date
Authentication: access control, passwords, two-factor authentication
Malware: types of malware, attack vectors, preventing infection
Networking and communications: fundamentals, security challenges, standards
Cryptography: symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, applications
Network security: firewalls, virtual private networks, intrusion detection / prevention
When your defences fail: cyber security laws, recovering from attacks
Managing security risks: risk analysis and management

Explain basic cyber security terminology; have skills for keeping up to date on cyber security issues; and be able to identify information assets.
Describe basic authentication mechanisms; have skills to improve their password security; and be aware of alternative authentication methods.
Identify main malware types; awareness of different malware propagation methods; and skills for preventing malware infections.
Describe cryptography terminology; be able to use cryptography for email; be aware of applications of cryptography.
Demonstrate understanding of firewalls, virtual private networks and network intrusion detection and prevention technologies.
Describe legal and regulatory issues relating to cyber security; and understand how to recover from security failures.
Apply basic risk analysis and management techniques.

The course does not assume any prior knowledge of computer security and can be enjoyed by anyone interested in improving the security of their digital information.

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Introduction to Cyber Security

Course Topic

Coding & Programming, Cyber Security, IT & Computer Science

University, College, Institution

The Open University

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Introduction to Cyber Security

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / The Open University you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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