Introduction to Computer Security

Instructor: Professor Peter Komisarczuk

Beginner Level • 4 weeks at 10 hours a week • Flexible Schedule

Skills You'll Gain

Linux
Computer Systems
Threat Detection
Command-Line Interface
Hardware Architecture
Authorization (Computing)
Network Analysis
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Authentications
Cybersecurity
Computer Architecture
Network Security
Vulnerability Assessments
Network Monitoring
Network Protocols
Application Security
Operating Systems

Shareable Certificate

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Outcomes

  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 4 modules in this course

In Week 1, we introduce computer systems and the need for security and services provided.

Week 2 continues our introduction to computer systems and security and allows us to explore computer systems and security further.

Week 3 provides an introduction to computer authentication, authorisation and accounting, which are key computer systems security functions.

In week 4 we introduce networking, network protocols, some of the network features in the operating system and review computer system security.