Diploma in Cyber Security
Course facts
- Payment: Free to learn, certificate paid
- Credits: CPD Credits
- Learning style: Self-paced, start anytime
- Format: Text & Interactive
- Video access: Streaming Only
- Refund: Conditional Refund
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Learn cyber security: network and system security, cryptography, web, mobile and cloud security, incident response, ethical hacking, and IoT security.
Defending a person or a company against cyber threats starts with understanding how attacks work and where systems are weak. This diploma surveys the main areas of cyber security: network and system security, cryptography, web and mobile application security, cloud security, incident response and forensics, ethical hacking, threat intelligence, and the security of wireless networks and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
What You Will Achieve
- Identify common cyber threats and attack vectors and choose ways to mitigate them
- Harden operating systems, manage user accounts, and apply patch management
- Set up network security measures such as firewalls and VPNs
- Use cryptographic techniques to secure communications
- Apply secure coding principles to web and mobile applications
- Explain how incident response, digital forensics, and penetration testing work
Program Overview
Network, System, and Application Security
The foundations of cyber security and how networks, systems, and apps are protected.
- Introduction to cybersecurity
- Network security and system security
- Cryptography
- Web application and mobile security
Cloud Security, Incident Response, and Risk
Securing the cloud, responding to incidents, and managing risk and compliance.
- Cloud security
- Incident response, forensics, and ethical hacking
- Cyber threat intelligence
- Risk management, compliance, and secure software development
Wireless, IoT, and Physical Security
Threats beyond the core network, and the legal and ethical side of security.
- Wireless network security
- Social engineering and physical security
- Internet of Things (IoT) security
- Legal and ethical aspects of cybersecurity
Certificate Awarded (Paid)
Pass the course assessments to earn it. The course is free to study; the certificate is optional and has a fee.
Job Outlook
Cyber security skills are used by IT, network, and software teams in organizations of every size that need to protect their systems, networks, and data.
- Computer Security Specialist
- Network Security Engineer
- Ethical Hacker
Good for: IT specialists and developers who want a broad survey of cyber security topics in one course.
Keep in mind: It covers a wide range of topics at overview depth and is not an industry certification, so pair it with hands-on lab practice.
Bottom line: A wide-ranging diploma that maps the main areas of cyber security.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the diploma cover ethical hacking?
Yes. It covers ethical hacking, reconnaissance and footprinting techniques, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing and exploitation, alongside incident response and digital forensics.
Is cloud security included?
Yes. It explains cloud computing, cloud security architecture and controls, and how to keep cloud environments secure and protect data during migration.
Does the course cover secure software development?
Yes. It covers secure coding principles, web application security frameworks, secure mobile app development, the secure software development lifecycle, and security in DevOps.
Is this diploma an industry security certification?
No. It is a broad diploma on the fundamentals of cyber security, not a vendor or industry certification. It can help you decide which area of security to study further.
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