Introduction to Cyber Security

This course introduces you to IT system security threats and the methods used to protect against them, known as cyber security. You will take part in practical activities to protect IT systems from security threats, including data encryption and cryptographic techniques, developing your understanding of information security and the legal requirements affecting security of IT systems.

Please be prepared to provide your residency documents such as a passport, EU citizen ID card, UK Birth Certificate or Biometric Card. If you have been in the UK for less than 3 years or have entered the UK with a visa you will need to provide evidence that you are eligible to study in the UK - your visa, your biometric card that covers the duration of your course or any relevant home office documents to support your residency should all be uploaded. If you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen we will need to see evidence of 'Pre-Settled' or 'Settled-status' documents. Also for funding purposes we would need to see evidence of payslips if working (within the last 3 months). If you are receiving benefits (e.g JSA, ESA, Universal Credit (UC), Housing benefits etc. please bring evidence of this).

Upon successful completion of the course you can progress into further study in this area.