Cybersecurity is a growing concern for all businesses, large and small. Cyber attacks are becoming ever more commonplace, and their impact on a company or organisation can easily be disastrous. This module explores the fundamentals of cybersecurity; outlines the common types of cyber attacks and how to mitigate against them; and examines both the practical and theoretical aspects of computer and network security.
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Location: Swansea Hybrid
Level: Beginners
Start Date: Induction: Monday 7th October 2024, Week 1: Thursday 10th October 2024
Contact time: One evening a week, 10 weeks
Cost: Free
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Schedule:
Week | Dates | Day | Time | Schedule | |
Induction | 07/10/2024 | Monday | Induction | 5 – 7 pm | Online |
1 | 10/10/2024 | Thursday | Content released, Seminar | 5 – 7 pm | Online |
2 | 17/10/2024 | Thursday | Content released, Lab | 5 – 8 pm | In person – Singleton Campus |
3 | 24/10/2024 | Thursday | Content released, Tutorial | 5 – 7 pm | Online |
4 | 31/10/2024 | Thursday | Content released, Lab | 5 – 8 pm | In person – Singleton Campus |
5 | 07/11/2024 | Thursday | Content released, Tutorial | 5 – 7 pm | Online |
6 | 14/11/2024 | Thursday | Content released, Lab | 5 – 8 pm | In person – Singleton Campus |
7 | 21/11/2024 | Thursday | Content released, Tutorial | 5 – 7 pm | Online |
8 | 28/11/2024 | Thursday | Content released, Lab | 5 – 8 pm | In person – Singleton Campus |
9 | 05/11/2024 | Thursday | Content released, Tutorial | 5 – 7 pm | Online |
10 | 12/12/2024 | Thursday | Exam | TBC | In person – Singleton Campus |
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.