Introduction to Cybersecurity for Teachers
CO216 Online course
Teachers will be introduced to the core ideas of cybersecurity that should be taught in the classroom.
Skip to course bookingTeaching cybersecurity in schools is an important way to help students stay safe while using technology. On this course, teachers will be introduced to the core ideas of cybersecurity that should be taught in the classroom.
You will learn the different attacks that individuals and devices are vulnerable to and how to prevent them. You will explore malware, malicious bots, SQL injections, and physical threats to data. You will also build your knowledge of the different tools that protect data and websites. These include strong passwords, biometrics, two-factor authentication, and firewalls.
Who is it for?
This course is for prospective teachers of Key Stage 3 computing and GCSE computer science, who may be new to the subject.
No prior experience or knowledge of computer science is expected before attending this course.
Topics covered
- Types of attack, both physical and non-physical
- Prevention methods to protect against cyber attacks
- Legislation
- Anti-virus software
How long is this course?
This is approximately 8 hours of self-directed learning.
How will you learn?
This online, self-paced course can be completed flexibly. You can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date, and keep access for a year after booking. You can learn independently or with colleagues to directly address your individual needs.
This course will be periodically facilitated by expert Professional Development Leaders.
Outcomes
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to:
- Explain the meanings of terms describing common cyberattacks, such as phishing, pharming, shoulder surfing and blagging.
- Explain the protections offered to users by the Misuse of Computer Act
- Classify different types of malware
- Evaluate the strength of a password
- Describe different types of cyber attack, such as an “SQL injection attack”, and how these can be protected against or mitigated
- Explain how “anti-virus” software works
This course is part of the KS3 and GCSE Computer Science subject knowledge certificate
Key stage 3 and GCSE Computer Science certificate
Our certificate is designed to help you develop or refresh your computer science subject knowledge.
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