Cyber Security

Course Description

The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand about cyber security and the consequences and implications of inadequate cyber security. They will understand key terminology and the motivations of good and bad actors. They will also investigate the advantages and disadvantages of security by design.

Course Objectives

The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand about cyber security and the consequences and implications of inadequate cyber security. They will understand key terminology and the motivations of good and bad actors. They will also investigate the advantages and disadvantages of security by design.

Key Topics

1. LO1: Understand cyber security.
2. LO2: Understand core terminology and key aspects of cyber security.
3. LO3: Understand cyber threat intelligence.

Course Outline

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1 Understand cyber security.
2. 1.1 Describe the concepts of cyber security.
3. 1.2 Explain the importance of cyber security for businesses.
4. 1.3 Describe the consequences and implications of inadequate cyber security for businesses .
5. LO2 Understand core terminology and key aspects of cyber security.
6. 2.1 Define core terminology used in cyber security.
7. 2.2 Compare typical behaviours of good actors and bad actors.
8. 2.3 Discuss key sectors that are most vulnerable to a cyber-attack.
9. LO3 Understand cyber threat intelligence.
10. 3.1 Identify key concepts of cyber threat intelligence
11. 3.2 Explain the following terms in relation to cyber security: • threats • exploits • vulnerabilities • risks
12. 3.3 Identify improvements to secure a network against cyber attacks.