• The Open University

Cyber Security Operations (Cisco)

Develop skills, knowledge and understanding focused on how cyber security professionals respond to a cyberattack.

1,447 enrolled on this course

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  • Duration

    12 weeks
  • Weekly study

    13 hours
This course is part of the Cyber Security Operations (Cisco) program, which will enable you to develop professional skills to respond to and prevent cyberattacks and crimes.

Cyber Security

Cyber security is a rapidly changing world and equally evolving discipline. What you knew a couple of years ago has most likely already changed and will continue to migrate over time. We are all challenged by the complexity of the cyberthreats out there as well as the different technologies under attack. The internet of things, email, websites and online businesses are all being threatened. Alongside defence, corporations, health-care and financial services. Partnering with Cisco, this course will equip you to understand the world of cybersecurity and the threats that face modern technology.

What topics will you cover?

This course uses resources from NetAcad as part of the content. NetAcad are currently updating their content which will be broadly in line with previous courses, therefore a confirmed course syllabus is not available at this time. We hope to provide a detailed course syllabus from late August onwards.

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Evaluate current, commonplace threats in the context of a cybersecurity investigation
  • Evaluate how different security and cryptographic techniques affect a cybersecurity incursion
  • Investigate evidence from a cyber security incursion
  • Apply legally defensible practices to a cyber security investigation
  • Explain the purpose of different cybersecurity technologies

Who is the course for?

This course is intended for learners who already have a grounding in computer technology looking to upskill into working with cybersecurity, or those who already work in the sector looking to update their knowledge to current standards.

Who will you learn with?

Enthusiastic about teaching digital, network engineering & cybersecurity - been doing it for a very long time. Also: iconoclast, herder of geeks, nerds & enthusiasts.

Who developed the course?

The Open University

As the UK’s largest university, The Open University (OU) supports thousands of students to achieve their goals and ambitions via supported distance learning, helping to fit learning around professional and personal life commitments.

  • Established

    1969
  • Location

    Milton Keynes, UK
  • World ranking

    Top 510Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020

Learning on FutureLearn

Your learning, your rules

  • Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
  • Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
  • Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
  • Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
  • Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

  • As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
  • Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control

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