University of Liverpool
- Start Date: 10 Oct, 2022
- 4 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Investigate cybersecurity protocol and procedures, and examine the challenges faced when trying to protect online environments.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Explore the fundamentals of cybercrime, hacking, and network security
Over recent years, the number of online services for business and individual use has exploded and so too has the rate of cybercrime.
On this four-week course from the University of Liverpool, you’ll investigate how cybercrime has evolved in the online landscape and identify the types of cyberattacks. You’ll then assess what can be done to protect yourself across online environments.
Discover the role of an ethical hacker
The internet allows users from all over the world to connect, but this also opens us up to attacks.
You’ll explore the types of hackers, learning why they hack, and discovering how ethical hackers use hacking techniques to protect, rather than attack.
You’ll also examine the vulnerability management lifecycle and learn how to conduct vulnerability assessments; a vital, and underused, asset in organisational security procedure.
Learn the common attack vectors of wireless and mobile networks
Mobile devices and wireless networks are the most common way that users engage with the online environment so it’s vital to focus cybercrime prevention efforts in these areas.
Examining wireless local area networks (WLANs) you’ll use this knowledge to identify threats specific to wireless networks and the approaches needed when addressing mobile security.
Identify security issues for emerging technologies
As new and emerging technologies continue to advance online services, our understanding of cyber security must continue to evolve.
You’ll explore the implementation of services using the Internet of Things and 5G technology, identifying the potential vulnerabilities of new apps and services.
By the end of this course, you’ll understand cybersecurity measures used by individuals and organisations and be able to secure your networks and prevent attacks.
This course is designed for those who want to further their understanding of internet security challenges, whether in a personal or professional capacity.
It’s particularly suitable for anyone considering a future career in cybersecurity, who wants to understand current risks, threats and responses.
This course would also be beneficial to those interested in how to take practical measures to secure their work or home environment, both on wireless or mobile networks.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide.
The University is one of the UK’s leading research institutions with an annual turnover of £400 million, including £78 million for research. Liverpool is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, comprising the leading research universities in the UK.
In the UK Government’s most recent research assessment exercise, in 38 out of 43 units the University’s academics attained quality recognised as internationally excellent in terms of significance and rigour. A total of 53% of research staff were ranked in the highest categories of 4* (world-leading) and 3* (internationally excellent) for their research in the assessment which also saw Liverpool ranked second in the UK for Materials Science. A total of 70% of research in this area was judged to be in the 4* and 3* categories.
The University is the largest provider of 100% online postgraduate degree courses in Europe with some 10,000 students studying for University of Liverpool degrees around the world. The University seeks not only to increase the number of students who study abroad, but also to dramatically expand the availability of international academic programmes for students who may not be able to travel overseas. Liverpool is committed to expanding student access to higher education and to providing students with an international perspective to their chosen field of study.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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