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Cyber security Online Course
Blackboard Learning

2 in 1 bundle |Gain competencies in Cyber security | Free PDF Certificate | Support

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
0.7 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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AI summary

This comprehensive Cyber Security course from Blackboard Learning provides a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles, incident response, and practical security techniques to help learners enhance their skills and knowledge in this in-demand field.

What you'll learn
  • Cybersecurity incident response and handling
  • Securing passwords, operating systems, firewalls, switches, routers, and wireless networks
  • Understanding IDS, IPS, honeypots, and antivirus software
  • Practical skills in encryption and physical security
Who the course is for
  • Individuals looking to develop cybersecurity skills for career advancement or new opportunities
  • Professionals seeking to apply cybersecurity knowledge in their current roles
  • Learners with an interest in cybersecurity and a desire to gain practical, job-ready skills
Key features
  • Suitable for learners wanting flexibility with online, self-paced learning
  • Developed by industry experts to provide practical, immediately applicable skills
Skills & outcomes
  • Skills-based course designed to build practical cybersecurity knowledge
  • Skills covered can be beneficial for roles in cybersecurity, IT security, and computer forensics

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Overview

During the Cyber security course, you’ll engage with knowledge and real-life case studies as you develop practical skills and techniques for immediate application to cybersecurity projects, or within your organization. You will be benefited from the unique pedagogy and multidisciplinary approach of Blackboard Learning—an institution at the forefront of research and online learning—as you develop cyber security skills to better understand the firewalls, securing routers, and IDS, IPS and honeypots and the factors that contribute to career success and failure.

Throughout this Cyber security course, developed by industry experts, you’ll get the opportunity to learn from experts with diverse experience. Guided by experts, the Cyber security course prepares you to become a change-maker with the skills to drive your career or organization forward.

The cyber security course will demystify cyber security and give you the toolkit to make better contributions and become an even greater asset to your organization. It will also allow you to communicate more effectively and confidently about cybersecurity issues, whether it is with the relevant people in your own business or with those outside your workplace.

After completing the Cyber security course from Blackboard Learning, you will be more skillful with more knowledge, along with practical tips and advice that will help you to learn the essential aspects of cyber security. Skills development in cyber security leads you to career development in the cyber security sector.

Courses included in this Cyber security bundle course:

Enrol in the Cyber security course and get started with the Cyber security journey!

This Cyber Security course is a course consisting of 2 courses with many cybersecurity-related topics.

You will get in this bundle course-

Course 1: Cybersecurity Incident Response and Handling

Course 2: Cybersecurity in 90 Minutes

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

1
section
20
lectures
0h 45m
total
    • 1: 1. Understanding the importance of cybersecurity for travellers 03:03
    • 2: 1.Introduction to Cyber Security 02:20
    • 3: 2. Common cyber threats faced by visitors 03:05
    • 4: 2.1 Securing your smartphones, laptops, and tablet 01:55
    • 5: 2.2 Updating and patching software 03:16
    • 6: 2.3 Using strong, unique passwords and biometrics 01:44
    • 7: 2.Protecting Your Devices 02:00
    • 8: 3. Ethical and legal considerations 01:44
    • 9: 3.1 Risks of public Wi-Fi networks 03:12
    • 10: 3.2 Using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 02:54
    • 11: 3.3 Secure web browsing practices 02:01
    • 12: 3.Online Privacy and Data Protection 02:25
    • 13: 4.1 Phishing awareness and prevention 01:59
    • 14: 4.2 Secure email practices 01:51
    • 15: 4.3 Encrypted messaging apps 02:06
    • 16: 4.Safe Online Shopping and Banking 02:25
    • 17: 5.1 Managing your online presence 01:52
    • 18: 5.2 Privacy settings on social media platforms 01:44
    • 19: 5.Mobile Security 01:35
    • 20: Introduction to Cybersecurity for Visitors 01:37

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Description

The Cyber Security course contains important modules that teach learners about their professional needs and succession. In the United Kingdom, Blackboard Learning is one of the most popular online Cyber security course providers. You will get a solid foundation of knowledge about cyber security in this Cyber security course. You will be able to think critically about Cyber security and comprehend basic cybersecurity theories and methods. This Cyber Security course was created to provide you with the tools and methods you'll need to make a measurable effect in your career, whether your objective is to land a job, improve your abilities, or make a good influence in some other way.

Curriculum for Cyber security bundle courses:

Course 1: Cybersecurity Incident Response and Handling

  • Introduction: Includes the definition of an event, or incident, as well as the difference between them
  • Preparation Phase: Shows the elements of preparation and team building,
  • Identification Phase: Demonstrates where identification occurs and the assessment for identification
  • Containment: Explains the deployment and categorization needed as well as the short/long-term actions taken
  • Eradication: Stresses on restoring systems and improving defenses
  • Recovery: Elaborates the validation and monitoring required for attacked systems
  • Lessons Learned: Confirms the importance of meeting as a team to fix and improve and to share our experiences with others

Course 2: Cybersecurity in 90 Minutes

  • Lecture 1 Securing Passwords
  • Lecture 2 Securing Operating Systems
  • Lecture 3 Firewalls
  • Lecture 4 Securing Switches
  • Lecture 5 Securing Routers
  • Lecture 6 Securing Wireless Networks
  • Lecture 7 IDS, IPS, and Honeypots
  • Lecture 8 Antiviruses
  • Lecture 9 Encryption
  • Lecture 10 Physical Security

Why Blackboard Learning:

Blackboard Learning is an online learning platform through which students from any corner of the world can learn their desired course. Using online learning, we assist students in realizing their full potential and advancing their careers. Today, our goal is to be the world's leading provider of online learning experiences with a global impact. By leveraging online learning, we assist students in preparing for bright futures in world-changing jobs. We provide a wide range of categories, including Accounting & IT, Programming, Creative, and more. Our courses are designed to stretch students intellectually through state-of-the-art online learning.

Who is this course for?

This Cyber Security course is for anyone looking to develop their skills and knowledge in cybersecurity-related fields, as well as for those-

  • Wants to enhance Cyber security related skills and knowledge.
  • Use cybersecurity-related knowledge in his career or profession.
  • Needs cybersecurity-related skills for new job applications and opportunities.
  • Who wants to learn Cyber security and apply it in real life?
  • Anyone who wants to demonstrate Cyber security to prospective employers or jobs.
  • Anyone who wants to apply Cyber security course-related skills and dive into relevant career paths.

Requirements

Cybersecurity courses do not require prior knowledge or experience. Anyone with a PC, tablet, or mobile phone can do the Cyber security course. It would be ideal for the learner to have:

  • An open-minded, a spirit of self-inspection, and a willingness to improve himself/herself.
  • A desire to improve business (and personal) knowledge and skills.
  • The desire to enhance skills in cyber security.

Career path

This Cyber Security course is exciting as it opens the doors to many professions related to cybersecurity. Prospective Cyber security course related career paths that include but are not limited to-

  • Forensic computer analyst
  • Cyber intelligence officer
  • IT security coordinator

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