Introduction to Cybersecurity for Teachers

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Free Online Course: Introduction to Cybersecurity for Teachers provided by FutureLearn is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 3 weeks long, 2 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from FutureLearn. Introduction to Cybersecurity for Teachers is taught by Lauren Hyams.

Overview
  • Improve your students’ knowledge of computer security

    Teaching cybersecurity in schools is an important way to help students stay safe while using technology. On this course, teachers will be introduced to the core ideas of cybersecurity that should be taught in the classroom.

    You will learn the different attacks that individuals and devices are vulnerable to and how to prevent them. You will explore malware, malicious bots, SQL injections, and physical threats to data. You will also build your knowledge of the different tools that protect data and websites. These include strong passwords, biometrics, two-factor authentication, and firewalls.

    This course is designed for teachers delivering cybersecurity lessons in the classroom, at a GCSE level or equivalent.

Syllabus
    • Protecting yourself
      • Welcome to the course
      • Social Engineering
      • Device Security
      • Legal Solutions
    • Malicious Programs
      • Malware
      • Protecting programs
      • Bots
    • Network Security
      • Welcome to Week 3
      • Physical Security
      • Network Controls and Firewalls
      • Peer Review Assignment
      • End of Course