Introduction to Cyber Security
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more The course does not assume any prior knowledge of computer security and can be enjoyed by anyone interested in improving the security of their digital information. You can use the hashtag #FLcybersec to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered- Threat landscape: terminology, cyber security threats, keeping up to date
- Authentication: access control, passwords, two-factor authentication
- Malware: types of malware, attack vectors, preventing infection
- Networking and communications: fundamentals, security challenges, standards
- Cryptography: symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, applications
- Network security: firewalls, virtual private networks, intrusion detection / prevention
- When your defences fail: cyber security laws, recovering from attacks
- Managing security risks: risk analysis and management
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| Rating | 4.2★ based on 21 ratings |
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| Length | 8 weeks |
| Effort | 3 hours per week |
| Starts | Jan 6 (225 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $84 |
| From | The Open University via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Arosha K. Bandara, Terry Burbidge, Peter Thomson |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming |
| Tags | C Tech & Coding |
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Encouraging real-world research on past infosec events made the course feel relevant and connected to industry.
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An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile.
Cyber Security Engineers $89k
Cyber Security Assessor $97k
Cyber Security Adminstrator $99k
Cyber Security Technology Anaylyst $101k
Cyber Security SME with Security Clearance $103k
Cyber Security Analyst 3 4 $110k
Cyber Security Project Specialist $111k
Global Cyber Security $115k
Cyber Security Technologies $124k
Analyst - Cyber Security $125k
Cyber Security Infrastructure Engineer $126k
Cyber Security Manager $167k
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| Rating | 4.2★ based on 21 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 weeks |
| Effort | 3 hours per week |
| Starts | Jan 6 (225 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $84 |
| From | The Open University via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Arosha K. Bandara, Terry Burbidge, Peter Thomson |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming |
| Tags | C Tech & Coding |
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