Whether in our personal lives or at work, cybersecurity awareness is crucial for everyone. Today's digital revolution presents enormous advantages in our everyday lives, but it also brings risks that we must understand and tackle. In this course, we'll introduce you to the various threats cybercriminals can pose to your personal devices or systems and teach you how to protect and avert malicious attacks with technology and Cyber laws.
First, we'll introduce you to the ethics, laws and legislation that guide all online users. We'll teach you how to identify cyber-attacks, distinguish between different types of attacks, and the legal and policy issues surrounding such attacks. We'll apprise you of the acts that govern online gambling and laws that protect financial institutions from local, national and international threats. We'll discuss the threats on your mobile devices and the sophisticated attacks and frauds the unwary can face. In addition, you'll gain insights into the legislative and judiciary strategies to protect and prevent cybercrime at local, state and International levels.
Next, you will explore the infamous "dark web" and what it means for the criminal underworld and online users. You'll learn about hackers, their types and communities, the UK's Criminal Code, and counter-terrorism strategies to establish jurisdiction against cyber crimes. This course is for anyone who wishes to learn about cybercrime and understand the complexities of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and cyber laws. Don't wait; Start the course now and learn for free!
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
View All Learning Outcomes View Less All Alison courses are free to enrol, study, and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment.
Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.
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- Great for your CV, professional social media profiles, and job applications.
- An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill, and achieve high results.
- An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning.
Alison offers 2 types of Certificate for completed Certificate courses:
Digital Certificate: a downloadable Certificate in PDF format immediately available to you when you complete your purchase. Physical Certificate: a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate All Certificate are available to purchase through the Alison Shop. For more information on purchasing Alison Certificate, please visit our FAQs. If you decide not to purchase your Alison Certificate, you can still demonstrate your achievement by sharing your Learner Record or Learner Achievement Verification, both of which are accessible from your Account Settings.