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Foundations of Cybersecurity - SPECTRO

The Foundations of Cybersecurity course is a free online course aiming to provide participants with the foundational knowledge needed to continue towards more advanced topics in the field of cybersecurity. 

Taught by Antti Hakkala, a Cybersecurity expert and educator at the University of Turku, participants will:

  • Gain knowledge of the characteristics of computer systems and applications that are critical for cyber security
  • Develop your expertise in the role of information security within computer systems and application software, understand the vulnerabilities in networked systems, and learn how malicious parties might exploit them
  • Learn why systems and software must be designed to be safe and secure from the beginning, rather than treating safety and security as added features. 

This course will cover topics including fundamental concepts of information and cybersecurity, cryptography and software security, basics of firewalls, and security of online services. 

Training Offer Details

Website link
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Target audience
Digital skills for ICT professionals and other digital experts.
Digital technology / specialisation
Cybersecurity
Digital skill level
Advanced
Geographic scope - Country
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Cyprus
Industry - field of education and training
Generic programmes and qualifications not further defined
Target language
English
Geographical sphere
International initiative
Typology of training opportunties
Course
Learning activity
self-motivated study
Assessment type
Online
Training duration
Up to 4 weeks
Organisation
EIT Digital
Is this course free
Yes
Is the certificate / credential free
Yes
Effort
Part time light
Credential offered
Generic
Self-paced course
Yes
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