Overview of Course Content

Part 1: Advanced Cyber Attacks in Online Learning

During the first week, participants will explore

1. Attack vectors
2. Attacks targeting websites, mobile devices and commonly used computer applications devices and commonly used computer applications
3. Internal threats to learning institutions

Part 2: Protecting Data

During the second week, participants will learn

1. Access controls to protect files on devices and in the cloud devices and in the cloud
2. Techniques to prevent loss of critical data
3. Data recovery tools and techniques

Part 3: Securing Online Communication and Learning Devices

In the third week, participants will explore

1. Online anonymity and privacy
2. Secure communication channels to use when engaging with peers and students remotely
3. Ways of protecting devices from malware and unauthorised access

Part 4: Cybersecurity Concerns in Emerging Educational Technologies

In the final week, participants will

1. Learning emerging technologies and their benefits
2. Learn cyber risks posed by the technologies
3. Develop a cybersecurity preparedness plan