Cyber Criminology Diploma

The aim of this course is to introduce learners to criminology as an area of study that tries to address the questions raised and to explore many key debates within criminology.

This includes examining theoretical debates about the causes of crime and criminal behavior and both historical and contemporary ideas about dealing with crime. The course looks at persistent crime problems – such as youth crime, drugs, violence, and anti-social behavior – and how they have been dealt with. Its aim is to develop an understanding of controversies around the causes of crime and criminal behavior and consider how theoretical and practical ideas about crime lead to crime and criminal justice policy.

If you’re interested in fighting cybercrime, this course covers traditional criminology theory while exploring modern issues like cyber-security, online terrorism and digital forensics. You'll examine the methods and motivations of cybercriminals and learn first hand about the challenges of digital investigations.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Though, the Internet began with the introduction of computers in the 1950’s it was only commercially exploited in the late 1980s. The Internet has revolutionized the way in which we see the world. Also, many of the routine, mundane works have been made simple by the advent of the Internet. Especially, e-commerce has changed the patterns of marketing and sales behavior and the banking sector enabled its growth. In addition, the entrance of social media has brought people together. It has cut the boundaries and jurisdictions. There are many positive uses of the Internet. However, it has become an area of Wild West. Many unscrupulous persons started using it for criminal purposes. Notably, the founding fathers of the Internet did not envisage that it will become a medium of criminality or it will create new forms of crime.

Cyber crime can be broadly defined as any criminal activity that involves the use of information technology. These crimes include illegally accessing information, intercepting data, damaging or deleting data, interfering with the functioning of a computer system, identity theft, etc. Information-related crime and computer/network security issues are already major concerns. These issues affect all levels of business, government, and academia and have grown in importance as most organizations link their networked computer environments to the Internet. A Cyber Criminology student will learn both how to use computers to facilitate the study of crime and will study how crimes are accomplished through the use of computers.

This course is suitable for anyone having an interest in Cyber Criminology.

There are no entry requirements. No background training or qualifications are required. Anyone can enroll at any time, beginners, intermediates and experienced all year round.

You could work in areas such as:

• crime prevention

• criminological research

• intelligence analysis

• digital investigations

• security consultancy

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