Cyber Security

Modules

Basics

• The state of cybersecurity
• The cybersecurity field’s key influences and issues
• The fundamental security principles that underpin cybersecurity

Cloud Computing

• What the Cloud actually is, and its different storage variations
• Context relating to cloud security risks, and different type of attacks
• What you can do to protect yourself 

Computer Forensics - Investigations

• Who uses computer forensics, and their processes?
• Why deleting data is not always straight-forward, with examples
• What automated investigating is, and how data can be retrieved this way

Introduction to Ransomware

• Information Security
• Cybersecurity
• Encryption
• How to protect your data
• Preventing attacks

Ransomware and Cybercrime

• The explaination of what constitutes Cybercrime, and different types of it
• Details of the WannaCry Attack of 2017, the most severe Ransomware attack to date
• An understanding of how thousands of people could have avoided the attack

Ransomware Prevention - Preventing Attacks and Contingency

• In-depth prevention tips
• Contingency Plan
• Reporting the attack

Types of Ransomware, Acts and Obligations

• Different types of Ransomware - Scareware, Screen Lockers, and Encrypting Ransomware
• Data Protection Act 1998
• Client Contractual Obligations
• ISO 27001 Compliance
• Preventing attacks

Requirements

There are no entry requirements in order for you to begin this course.

Assessment

At the end of this course there is a short assessment which you can take in your own time.

Qualifications

Once a learner has passed the assessment at the end of the course, they will be able to download a learndirect certificate to confirm their progress.

This course gives a comprehensive overview of cyber security and is relevant to anyone working in, or wanting to enter the cyber security workforce.  It also provides business users with a wide range of information to help them manage cyber security within their business.