Cyber security is crucial for most organizations, which is where network defence management comes in. This course is designed to give you an overview of network defence management in context and you will learn how to prevent cyber-attacks.

This course will give you an insight into the threat cyber warfare really poses to organizations, and we will look at state hacking, cyber-attacks and counter attacks. This gives you a chance to put your learning in context and understand exactly what you are up against in network defence management. You will have a chance to look at network defence management in context which includes cyber threats in a UK context as well as looking at the international landscape, including relevant policy and legislation.

This course is designed to give you an overview of the threats cyber warfare poses, with a national and international context. This will help equip those looking to start or develop their career in cyber security and network defence management.

By the end of the course, you will be able to…

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of network defence management
• Demonstrate understanding of the effects of inappropriate network defence management

This course is for anyone looking to develop their understanding of cyber security and network defence management. 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.

• • Network Defence Management in Context
  • Introduction to cyber security and network defence
  • Cyber threats – the UK context

   

  • The International Landscape
  • Cyber warfare
  • Social element of network defence
  • Policy and legislation
  • Summary of the week