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Cyber Security

Develop practical cyber security skills to identify threats, protect digital information and confidently defend computer systems against evolving cyber risks.

Duration: 100 Hours
Modules: 11
Qualification: Statement of Attainment

£379.00

12 Months
Unlimited Tutor Support
100% Online Self Paced
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Who Is This Course For?

Find out who will benefit most.

Ideal for IT professionals, business owners, employees and anyone wanting practical cyber security knowledge to better protect digital systems and personal information.

Whether you’re safeguarding business networks, strengthening workplace security or protecting your own devices, you’ll gain the practical skills needed to identify threats, reduce vulnerabilities and respond confidently to cyber risks.

What You’ll Learn

High quality content, with clearly structured knowledge.

01

Protect digital information confidently using practical cyber security principles and proven defence strategies.

02

Discover how cyber attacks occur, identify common vulnerabilities and apply practical security measures to reduce digital risks effectively.

03

See how vulnerability assessments, network protection, encryption and access control combine to strengthen cyber resilience while protecting valuable personal and business information.

04

Turn cyber security awareness into everyday habits that strengthen digital protection consistently everywhere.

05

Know how to evaluate security risks, secure networks and respond appropriately to cyber incidents using recognised protection techniques and best practices.

06

Move beyond basic online safety by developing the practical judgement, technical awareness and security mindset needed to confidently protect modern digital environments.

YOUR SUCCESS MATTERS

All courses have unlimited tutor support by phone and email, with industry-leading high quality content.

Course Modules

Learn modules one step at a time, and each module leads naturally into the next one.

Module 1

Cyber Security Fundamentals

  • Cyber threats
  • Malware
  • Social engineering
  • Network attacks
  • Layered defence
  • Physical security

Module 2

Vulnerability Assessment

  • Risk assessment
  • Asset classification
  • Penetration testing
  • Baseline reporting
  • Security posture

Module 3

Network Security

  • Data centres
  • Network protection
  • Hardware security
  • Software security

Module 4

Digital Footprint

  • Privacy
  • Online identity
  • Social media
  • Digital reputation
  • Privacy tools
  • Safe browsing

Module 5

Internet Security

  • Digital certificates
  • SSL/TLS
  • Digital signatures
  • Secure browsing
  • Encryption

Module 6

Wireless Security

  • Wireless networks
  • Bluetooth security
  • WLAN attacks
  • Rogue access points
  • Wireless defence
  • Network vulnerabilities

Module 7

Firewalls & IDS

  • Firewalls
  • IDS
  • IPS
  • Intrusion detection
  • Network monitoring
  • Security appliances

Module 8

Cryptography

  • Encryption
  • Decryption
  • Hashing
  • Cryptographic algorithms
  • Symmetric encryption
  • Asymmetric encryption

Module 9

Access Control

  • Authentication
  • Authorisation
  • Password security
  • Multifactor authentication
  • Access policies

Module 10

Disaster Recovery

  • Backups
  • Recovery planning
  • Incident response
  • Cloud storage
  • Damage assessment
  • Security policies

Module 11

Security Management

  • Event monitoring
  • Decision making
  • Security procedures
  • Legal compliance
  • Time management
  • Workplace security

Course Information

Everything you need to know before you enrol, explained clearly in one simple place.

REQUIREMENTS

No previous experience required

This course is designed for anyone beginners and suitable for all learners.

Basic computer skills recommended

You'll only need basic computer skills and internet access.

Internet connection required

A stable internet connection is needed to access your course materials and submit assessments.

ASSESSMENT

Tutor-marked assignments

Your assignments are marked by experienced tutors who provide helpful feedback.

Practical assessments

Learn by doing with practical assessments designed to build real world skills.

No examinations

There are no exams. Your learning is assessed through practical assignments and activities.

QUALIFICATION

Digital certificate

Your qualification will be issued as a digital certificate which you can download and share.

Issued on completion

Your certificate is issued once you have successfully completed all course requirements.