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About

Learn the essentials of cyber security and build your skills to better protect your digital information from security threats with the Introduction to Cyber Security course from The Open University by FutureLearn.

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Overview

On this eight-week Introduction to Cyber Security course from The Open University by FutureLearn  you’ll learn how to recognise online security threats that could harm you and explore the steps you can take to minimise your risk.

This course is supported by the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Programme and is IISP accredited.

Key facts

  • Internet routers are designed to move data to its destination, which could take your data through several routers across the world. This creates vulnerabilities that allow that data to be copied.
  • On this course, you’ll discover tips and strategies to protect your data on a network, including firewalls and VPNs. You’ll also explore intrusion detection systems (IDS) and honeypots to detect attacks.

Accreditation

  • The Institute of Information Security Professionals

Programme Structure

Topics include:
  • Threat landscape

  • Authentication

  • Malware

  • Networking and communications

  • Cryptography

  • Network security

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 2 months
    • 3 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
  • Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. 

Language

English

Delivered

Online
  • Self-paced

Campus Location

  • London, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This course is designed for anyone interested in improving their online security, whether at home or at work. You do not need any prior knowledge to benefit from this course as it has been created with beginners in mind.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    74 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 74 EUR for the full programme during 2 months.
  • National

    74 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 74 EUR for the full programme during 2 months.

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