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Cyber Security Threats & Risk


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About This Course

Cyber security breaches cause significant personal and organisational damage and pose a clear and present risk to business profitability and resilience. Forbes, the business magazine, estimates that the annual cost of cyber-crime might reach (or surpass) $2Trillion by 2019. At a ground-level, Cyber security breaches are causing business insolvencies and posing challenges to employee safety and wellbeing.

In this unit the learner will be introduced to a variety of threats and risks emanating from cyberspace. The unit will look at various methods of attack and will use case studies to analyse various threat vectors, including Malware, Botnets and Trojans

Requirements

  • Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess qualifications at Level 3 or high school equivalent award
  • Should be at least 18 years old
  • Learning Outcome

  • Understand complex business cyber security threats and risks.
  • Understand recent mega breaches and explain malware and ransomware attacks.
  • Understand how threats and malicious hackers are advancing and developing customised intrusion tools.
  • Frequently Asked Questions

    What is included in the cost of my programme?

  • All course material, including online modules and written assignments
  • Personal tutor support with online sessions
  • Dedicated student support
  • Access to an online community learning forum
  • Assignment marking and feedback
  • Am I eligible for this programme?

    You are eligible if you meet our stipulated entry requirements.

    Will there be an interview?

    There is no interview process. You will have to fill out a short application form to make sure you meet the criteria.

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