Cybersecurity for Business
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Location: Keeley Street
- Course Code: CYB04
- Dates: 19/07/24 - 26/07/24
- Time: 10:00 - 17:00
- Taught: Fri, Daytime
- Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Vina Theodorakopoulou
Course Code: CYB04
Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This is an introductory course to cybersecurity for business. Covering essential topics, it will enable you to understand and identify cyber threats, as well as outline mitigation strategies.
What will we cover?
Introduction to cybersecurity
- Importance of cybersecurity for businesses
- Types of cyber threats
- Cybersecurity frameworks and standards
Risk assessment
- Current cyber threat landscape
- Identifying business risks
- Security policies and procedures
Data Security Fundamentals
- Encryption and Data Privacy
- Access Control and Authentication
- Securing Cloud Services
Network Security Principles
- Firewall and intrusion detection systems [IDS]
- VPNs and secure communications
- Security of internet of things [IoT] devices
Employee Awareness and Training
- Creating an incident response plan
- Incident detection and handling
- Post-incident analysis and recovery
Workplace alignment & reputation.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Explain what is cybersecurity, identify potential cyber threats and evaluate suitable mitigation options.
Draft an incident response plan, allocate roles and responsibilities across the organisation ensuring alignment across employees and workplace processes.
Ability to contribute towards a risk assessment, highlight reputational aspects that require data, network and infrastructure security whichever the industry.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an introduction to Cybersecurity for Business for non-technical beginners. There are no pre-requisites.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught step by step through using presentations, case studies, participating in debate with your peers and by completing practical exercises. There is no homework.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Please click here to view all our courses in the Technology area.
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.
Vina Theodorakopoulou is a passionate advocate of the intersection of technology, business and society. With a rich background including a PhD in behavioural economics and 25 years in financial services, she wears many hats; social entrepreneur, podcaster and dedicated educator at CityLit. Vina believes in practices that not only shape the workplace of today but also pave the way for the workplace of tomorrow. Her active allyship for accessibility to digital skills, financial literacy and knowledge-sharing is at the core of nurturing belonging and mobilising progress across the society. When Vina is not teaching at CityLit [Ethics in AI, ESG, Cybersecurity in Business, History of Global Capitalism, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, Sustainability], she pens thought leadership articles on neurodiversity, the future of work and the strength of individual purpose for collective impact. In her spare time, she plays squash and coaches Kids First rugby, embodying her commitment to a well-rounded life that aligns with her values.
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.