
Overview
Develop professional skills to respond to and prevent cyberattacks and crimes
Cyber security is rapidly evolving, and professionals must keep up-to-date with the complexities of different cyber threats, as well as the different technologies under attack.
On this Cyber Security Operations (Cisco CCNA) Microcredential at The Open University by FutureLearn , you’ll learn how cyber security professionals respond to an imminent, active or recent cyber threat. You’ll explore how to go about resolving attacks and how to complete legal investigations of any potential cybercrime.
You’ll develop skills in this exciting area using up-to-date experience from the internationally recognised Cisco CCNA Cyber Security operations certification.
What skills will you learn?
Network concepts
Security concepts
Cryptography
Host-based security analysis
Security monitoring
Attack methods
Endpoint threat analysis and computer forensics
Network intrusion analysis
Incident response
Data and event analysis
Incident handling
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What is a microcredential?
Microcredentials are designed to upskill you for work in rapidly-growing industries, without the time and cost commitment of a full degree. Your microcredential can stand alone as an independent credential, and some also offer academic credit to use towards a degree.
Syllabus
- Cyber Security Operations (Cisco)
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Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- We aim to run our microcredentials every few months.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Computer Sciences Cyber Security View 137 other Short Courses in Computer Sciences in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic 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 microcredential is for anyone who wants to master the many skills required for a career in cyber security, but it’s recommended that you have a good general understanding of computer technology and a technical experience from a computing, IT or industry qualification.
However, all required skills and foundational knowledge are covered within this microcredential.
Please note it is essential that you are able to access a device capable of running a virtual machine.
All teaching is in English, and your proficiency in the language needs to be adequate for postgraduate study.
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International
874 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 874 USD for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
874 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 874 USD for the full programme during 2 months.
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