Having completed this course you will be able to:

• Recognise what Petya is
• Identify where the majority of NotPetya attacks took place
• Explain the purpose of the Windows tool CHKDSK
• Define ransomware
• Identify who developed the EternalBlue exploit and who leaked the EternalBlue exploit
• Explain what SMB stands for
• Discuss the differences between Petya and NotPetya
• Identify the different methods NotPetya uses to gain access to your system, as well as what NotPetya does to your computer system
• Recognise the preventive measures for avoiding a NotPetya attack, as well as what to do following a NotPetya attack

Having completed this module you will be able to:

• Identify how a binary and hexadecimal number system works
• Identify how programming works
• Recognise how to write a basic program to print hello on screen
• Discuss using number data types and the differences between the types
• Identify what a variable is and how to store them
• Discuss creating Pointers and Arrays
• Explain using pointer in your program
• Explain what a constant is
• Identify what conditional flow statements are
• Recognise logic operators

Having completed this module you will be able to:

• Identify why programming languages are needed.
• Explain a binary number system
• Identify why you need to use include statements in your programs
• Explain how a programming language uses RAM
• Recognize that when programming you must specify the type of data you are using or creating
• Discuss the structure that defines all programs
• Identify what you need to learn to learn any programming language
• Identify the need to install a compiler in order to create programs
• Recognize how to create a C program to display a piece of text on screen

Having completed this course, you will be able to:

• Recognize the differences between using a signed number and an unsigned number
• Explain how fractions work and are stored in binary
• Understand what numeric overflow is
• Identify the basic numeric data types available in C
• Explain what a variable is
• Recognize how and where to use placeholders
• Identify what a pointer is and what it is used for
• Know what an array is
• Explain how to create a pointer

Having completed this course you will be able to:

• Explain how use pointers to manipulate or change variables data
• Discuss how to change the address a pointer is pointing at
• Identify why you need to know pointers
• Explain the difference between a variable and a constant
• Discuss what a constant is and why it exists
• Explain where and how constants are stored
• Explain how to create an array

Having completed this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss what a conditional flow statement is and can be used for
• Explain how to create an IF statement and how IF statements work
• Discuss how logical AND operator works
• Recognize how to create a simple function in C
• Discuss Boolean operations and how they work
• Discuss how bitmasking works
• Recognize the use of and how to create a while loop
• Recognize how to break down and understand data structures

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Analyse the fundamentals of network security and the importance of secure configurations
• Apply best practices for endpoint security and secure configuration on end-user devices
• Assess various network security technologies for their effectiveness in protecting against cyber threats
• Categorise different types of web application security threats and secure coding practices
• Compare the roles and responsibilities within a Security Operations Center (SOC) and the incident response lifecycle
• Create a comprehensive incident response plan for handling security breaches
• Evaluate the importance of compliance and ethics in cyber security
• Identify emerging cyber threats and future technologies in the field of cyber security
• Illustrate the steps involved in threat intelligence and hunting processe
• Plan and implement cloud security measures and cryptographic techniques to protect data
• Summarise the human factors that influence cyber security and the importance of physical security measures
• Discuss career pathways in cyber security and the skills required for various roles within the industry

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the fundamental concepts of IT support and infrastructure
• Identify key security threats and vulnerabilities in IT systems
• Explain best practices for IT security and data protection
• Compare different network protocols and wireless communication methods
• Classify core IT hardware components and their functions
• Apply troubleshooting methodologies to diagnose IT issues
• Assess software installation processes and operating system fundamentals
• Evaluate cloud computing and virtualization technologies for IT support
• Summarise key principles of IT ethics and professional conduct
• Illustrate the role of automation in IT support and maintenance
• Solve common network security issues using industry best practices
• Outline incident response strategies for effective IT management