Introduction to Cybersecurity for Teachers CO216 / A01

Start date
24 Jun 19
Duration
4 Weeks
Location
Online Course

Summary

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.

Outcomes

You will:

  • Explain the meanings of terms describing common cyberattacks, such as phishing, pharming, shoulder surfing and blagging.
  • Explain the protections offered to users by the Misuse of Computer Act Classify different types of malware
  • Evaluate the strength of a password
  • Describe different types of cyber attack, such as an “SQL injection attack”, and how these can be protected against or mitigated
  • Explain how “anti-virus” software works

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Additional information

For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course. 

 

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