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The Future of Cyber Security

Discuss the future of cyber security, emerging technologies, the challenges they pose and the development of cyber solutions.

  • Duration

    2 weeks

  • Weekly study

    8 hours
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What does the future hold for cyber security and are we ready for it?

In this final course, we will discuss the future of cyber security and examine the emerging technologies and the security-related challenges they pose.

We will also critically discuss the sophistication of growing threats and whether or not a bulletproof solution for these threats is possible.

What topics will you cover?

  • The blurring boundaries between user apps, social networking and monetising devices
  • Security challenges and opportunities with respect to the growth of massive data stores and the Internet of Things (IoT)

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...

  • Assess how the nature of cyber threats evolves
  • Discuss if yesterday’s prevention strategies are adequate for preventing advanced, targeted attacks
  • Discuss the key areas shaping the future of cyber security

Who is the course for?

This course is for anyone who is keen to increase their knowledge of digital security risks and the tools and techniques used to guard against them.

Please note that the individuals detailed in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below, are current staff members and may be subject to change.

Who will you learn with?

Anitha Chinnaswamy

Anitha Chinnaswamy is an Assistant Professor at the Coventry Business School. As a Research Associate with CBiS, she is involved in teaching & research that pertains to data & information management.

Zilia Iskoujina

I am Senior Lecturer in e-Business in the School of Strategy and Leadership and Associated Researcher in the Centre for Business in Society (CBiS) in Coventry University.

Who developed the course?

Coventry University

Coventry secured 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Online Learning in the QS World University Ranking 2020 and has received No. 1 in the world for Massive Open Online Courses in MoocLab’s World University Ranking 2021.

  • Established

    1992

  • Location

    Coventry

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  • 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

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  • 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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