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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
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Topics include:Threat landscape
Authentication
Malware
Networking and communications
Cryptography
Network security
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Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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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.
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International
74 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 74 EUR for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
74 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 74 EUR for the full programme during 2 months.
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