Introduction to cybersecurity

What it covers

This unit provides a foundational introduction to cybersecurity, covering core concepts, principles, and practices used to protect systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. You will explore the cyber environment, including common vulnerabilities, threats, and risks. You will also examine the role of policy, governance, and ethical decision-making in cybersecurity, including considerations of privacy and professional responsibility. In addition, you will develop an awareness of emerging cyber threats and technologies, and how they influence both cyber attacks and defensive practices. By the end of the unit, you will be able to explain fundamental cybersecurity concepts, reason about risks and threats, and communicate security issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, providing a foundation for further study in cybersecurity.

Assessment

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