Introduction to Cybersecurity for Teachers CO216 / A03
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
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Cybersecurity for Teachers | 06 April 2020 | 00:00-00:00 | Online course |
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Additional information
Would you like this course delivered at your school? Contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to find out more.
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