Introduction to Cyber Security

Modern life depends on online services, so having a better understanding of cyber security threats is vital. In this course, guided by Cory Doctorow, you'll learn how to recognise online security threats that could harm you and explore the steps you can take to minimise your risk. The course will improve your online safety in the context of the wider world, introducing concepts like malware, trojan virus, network security, cryptography, identity theft, and risk management. The course is supported by the UK Government's National Cyber Security Programme, is GCHQ Certified Training and IISP accredited. This course is certified by APMG on behalf of the NCSC (part of GCHQ). The NCSC protects critical services from cyber attacks, manages major incidents and improves the security of the UK Internet. The Certificate of Achievement for this course demonstrates awareness of cyber security issues across 12 of the IISP skills groups. The Certificate of Achievement demonstrates you have completed a course that meets the awareness level requirements of NCSC Certified Training.

Find out what this course is like by previewing some of the course steps before you join: