Cyber security has become more and more significant as the Internet's influence on our daily lives has increased.

Introduction

Hello and welcome to the course!

This course introduces you to cyber security and its importance.

Cybersecurity isn't only important for big companies willing to keep their trade secrets safe, but also for every one of us looking to stay safe from the countless threats that are creeping around the virtual corners of the Internet.

The threats are many, but worry not. After this course, you’ll have a solid basis on what to look out for and how to protect yourself.

The first module works as an introduction to cyber security. Here are our topics:

What is cyber security? Why is it important?
How did malware develop?
What is the CIA Triad?
How to stay safe?

"My message for companies that think they haven't been attacked is: You are not looking hard enough."

- James Snook, Deputy Director of the Office for Cyber Security and Information Assurance

Exercise: Working in Cyber Security

Answer the following questions.

Cyber security has become more and more significant as the Internet's influence on our daily lives has increased.

Introduction

"My message for companies that think they haven't been attacked is: You are not looking hard enough."

Exercise: Working in Cyber Security

Exercise: Terminology