Participants will gain foundational understanding of cyber threats, defence principles, and key technologies. The course demystifies security jargon and provides a structured view of how organisations secure systems, networks, and data.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand key cybersecurity terms and threat types
Describe network, application, and data security basics
Identify common attack vectors and mitigation techniques
Explain principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Key Topics:
Common cyber threats and attack methods
Security architecture and layered defence
Basics of firewalls, antivirus, and encryption
Cybersecurity roles and industry standards
Module 1: Common Security Concepts and Principles Related to Cybersecurity
Module 2: Malware
Module 3: Access Control
Module 4: Secure Web Use
Module 5: Communication
Module 6: Incident Management