Why do we need to protect data? This week, you will be introduced to the field of Cyber Security which has evolved to tackle the increasing complexity of modern day cyber crimes. For your immediate Cyber Safety, you will get acquainted with best practices for creating your passwords and enabling multi-factor protection.

This week, you will discover the many threats to your Cyber Security called Attack Vectors as well their potential Attack Surfaces or points of entry for an attack. We will also study in detail how these attacks occur and how devices can be properly secured against them.

What is a Digital Footprint? This week, you will learn about the ways your personal information can be accessed online and what are the best practices you can follow to ensure its protection. You will be able to differentiate between Security and Privacy. Lastly, you will get to know about data breaches which target larger groups such as companies and markets.

This week will delve into the current cyber threat landscape and the evolution of Cyber Attacks over the past decade. At the end of the week, you will be able to identify Active and Passive Attacks and analyse Cyber Attack techniques using various analysis tools.

This week, you will continue to learn about different Cyber Attacks especially those which are widespread. You will be able to analyse real Ransomware and Malware and identify the correct methodology to prevent and respond to these attacks.

In the final week of the course, you will be tasked with real Cyber Security problems to solve and will also explore the career opportunities available to you if you wish to pursue Cyber Security as a field.