Introduction to Cyber Security
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In Leicester
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Leicester
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This is an introduction to cyber security set at beginners level. This is a course to raise awareness of the dangers and threat to cyber security. The course will take place through technical explanations, principles and practical labs where applicable. Each week the tutor will introduce you to new topics in the field of cyber […]
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This course is aimed at someone who has a understanding of IT. This course is not aimed at beginners to Computing or IT. It is preferable if you are familiar with a Windows environment. A familiarity with a Linux or Apple environment would also be desirable, but not essential.
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Course programme
Year 1
This course will teach you about cyber security basics and identifying vulnerabilities in your own system. It will show you what strategies you could implement to protect against attacks. This course also covers network security; compliance and operation security; and threats and vulnerabilities as well as application, data, and host security. Also, included are access control, identity management and cryptography. This course will show you how malware and ransomware works.
Year 2Online course will teach you the cyber security basics, how to easily identify security holes in your system, which tools should you choose to protect yourself against viruses and other online threats. Also, you will learn how cyber attacks work and can you do about it to avoid virus infections. Basically, it’s a free course for beginners, but it can be very useful to gain more knowledge in cyber security and prepare you for more advanced studies.
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Introduction to Cyber Security