Cyber security essentials: a short introduction
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- Start Date: 28 Jun 2025End Date: 28 Jun 2025Sat (Daytime): 10:00 - 17:00Choose either online or in-personLocation: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)Duration: 1 sessionCourse Code: CYB03Tutors: Sathish BoiniFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
- Start Date: 18 Oct 2025End Date: 18 Oct 2025Sat (Daytime): 10:00 - 17:00Choose either online or in-personLocation: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)Duration: 1 sessionCourse Code: CYB01Tutors: Sathish BoiniFull fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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What is the course about?
This is an introductory course in cyber security and network vulnerability. It will cover the different types of current threats and risks that can damage your personal or business data and provide you with the necessary tools to protect your data.
Participants who will attend the full course will receive a City Lit certificate of attendance electronically for their CV or CPD records. The certificate will show your name, course title and dates of the course you have attended.
What will we cover?
1. Different types of cyber security
2. Type of threats and hacker techniques and how they can harm your data
3. Network and Wireless security
4. Recovering from attacks: What steps to take if you suspect a security breach
5. Defending against viruses and malware
6. Outline all essential steps you have to take to protect personal or business data
7. Recognise emerging security risks of social media
8. Secure your accounts and passwords, online banking, online shopping, cloud accounts and social media accounts
9. Shield your PC/ Mac / mobile phone / IOS / android device etc.
10. Learn how to browse privately and secure your online activity
11. Introducing the different types of professional Network security tool firewalls, virtual private networks (VPN), intrusion detection and prevention.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
1. Summarise different types of cyber security
2. Identify risks and remove security threats
3. Apply Network and Wireless security
4. Defend your data against viruses and malware
5. Identify emerging security risks of social media
6. Protect your accounts and passwords, online banking, online shopping, cloud accounts and social media accounts
7. Protect your PC/ Mac /mobile phone / IOS / android device etc.
8. Be familiar with the different types of professional Network security tool such as firewalls, virtual private networks (VPN), intrusion detection and prevention.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an introductory course which requires familiarity with using the internet.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The class will be taught with a mixture of presentations and demostration.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs added to this course.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software
This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.
Sathish Boini is a cloud security expert and passionate educator who brings technology to life for his students. With an MSc in Cyber Security from the University of the West of England, he blends hands-on expertise in AWS, cybersecurity, and programming with a teaching style that simplifies even the most complex concepts. Known for his ability to turn technical challenges into engaging lessons, Sathish has helped many students gain industry certifications and confidence in their skills. An entrepreneur at heart, he founded Pikiza, a platform connecting photographers and clients, where he learned the ins and outs of building secure, scalable applications. With certifications like AWS Solutions Architect, Sathish’s mission is to make technology accessible to all, empowering learners from all backgrounds to thrive in the digital world. For him, teaching isn’t just about sharing knowledge—it’s about unlocking potential and building future-ready skills.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.