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Cyber Security Overview

QLS (ABC)
£199.99
  • About This Course
    Cyberattacks can happen to anyone, at any time. Whether you’re using a computer for work, or browsing social media with your smart phone, technology can be compromised by nasty online bugs, hackers and malicious software. Therefore, it’s important to understand what cyber security is so that we can all remain secure online. Cyber Security Overview is here to help. This bytesize course covers the basics of cyber security, from the cyber security landscape to its key issues and influences, so that you can understand what it means to be safe in the tech world.  
     

    Who is this course for?
    Cyber Security Overview is ideal for anyone who doesn’t have the time for a full-length course but wants to get to grips with the fundamentals of cyber security, quickly and easily. 
     

    What will you get from this course?
    Upon course completion, you will understand the essentials of cyber security so that you can protect yourself and your information online.   
     

    When you have completed this course, you will be able to:
    • Define cyber security 
    • Explain the key principles of cyber security 
    • Recognise cyber security’s influences
    • Identify issues relating to web security 

    Course features 
    • Easily digestible, bitesize information 
    • Content can be accessed via any platform: mobile, tablet or computer
    • Animated video-led content for an engaging study programme 
  • Course lessons
    • The state of cyber security
    • The cyber security field’s key influences and issues 
    • The fundamental security principles that underpin cyber security 
  • Accreditation

    This course has been accredited by Online Academies. On successful completion of this course you will be able to download or print off a PDF of your Online Academies Certificate (please note: you will also be given the opportunity to have a hard copy of the certificate printed off and posted out to you for a small additional charge). If you would like to view a sample of the certificate, please click here.

    Online Academy work with Quality Licence Scheme (Quality Licence Scheme). The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

     

    Assessment

    At the conclusion of each module there is a multiple choice question assessment. This will help you remember the main points of the lesson and act as a check that you have retained the essential knowledge and understanding of that particular section. The results can be seen instantaneously and you can correct wrong answers. When the result is satisfactory you can progress to the next module.

    Course Outcomes

    Once you have successfully completed all the modules for your course you will be awarded:

    A Diploma issued by Online Academies

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Cdkc
The best online course I have experienced

I was able to complete the course at my own pace at a time that met my needs. I would and have recommended the course to my friends and I have been able to tell them about my learning experience and how my confidence grew as I progressed through the course.

SarahJBailey
Fantastic, I'm on top of the world
kernelcapella
Excellent experience
unicornamoeba
Well worth the money!

Excellent opportunity. Highly recommended. Recognised qualifications at the end another personal achievement to add to your portfolio/CV.

corndexter
Great experience friendly and helpful staff

Brilliant learning experience! The staff are incredibly quick to respond to queries! No matter how many questions you have they are more than happy to help. Usually replied within minutes! I did a foot health practitioner course diploma 4. The module is sometimes difficult to understand as it is written in technical terms but nothing that is too difficult to understand. I did the fast track cou...

bbSutton314
Great informative course
Morse121
Professional and helpful - 100% would use again!
Caseycoughlan
The best boost for anyone

thoroughly enjoyed this course. There was no rush and I could take it at my own time. I am visually impaired and this has boosted my confidence immensely. I had no trouble with any of the modules. Mostly it was my not reading the question properly, so that is why I made the mistake I did. Thank you for the chance to prove myself as a person in my own right. When people know you have a disabilit...

susans35485
Excellent course and feedback

I have just completed a Reflexology Diploma Course and also took the exam on completion. The course itself was excellent and in particular I liked the test at the end of each lesson. It refreshes your memory of what you have been studying. The Anatomy and Physiology was the hardest part of the course but with plenty of studying it is achievable. The final exam which you pay for if you want to t...

railsboft
Great that it can be completed in your own time
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Great study, own pace, actionable feed/bk
RiceFlatly
Fantastic and so well set out

I recently brought the veterinary nurse assistant diploma. The course was quickly uploaded into my account, and I started it straight away the sections were set out in a easy to read way and the tests were multiple choice. Once I had finished all the sections I was offered the credited course at a cheaper price which, I took. There were plenty if question and was all essay related. Once I sent ...

signsnazzy
Very clear and informative course

I was very pleased to undertake this course. It has motivated me to learn more about psychology. The assessments were at the right level and the final exam had useful feedback which I benefited from. The material throughout is presented clearly.

andreaweber
Very interesting course
johnsa908
Confidence Booster
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