The risks that cyber threats pose are more common now that we have become almost fully reliant on online technologies.

This diploma course explains how such threats exploit cyber security flaws to cause financial loss, sensitive data breaches and threats to national security.

We discuss the many safeguards and technologies used to protect computer servers, mobile devices, cloud services and data. Sign up to master information security.

In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To

• Discuss the basics of cyber security and their relevance in the Digital Age
• Identify and mitigate various cyber threats and attack vectors
• Explain how to ‘harden’ operating systems and manage user accounts for enhanced system security
• Summarise conduct vulnerability assessments and apply patch management effectively
• Outline secure cloud environments and protect data during migration
• Explain how to implement network security measures like firewalls and VPNs
• Explain the role of the Internet of Things (IoT) in today’s world
• Identify common types of IoT devices and their vulnerabilities
• Discuss the legal and ethical considerations relevant to cyber security practices
• Explain how to use cryptographic techniques to secure communications
• Describe web application security frameworks and secure coding principles
• Discuss the implementation of mobile security measures and explain how to develop secure mobile apps