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Certificate Program: Cybersecurity Essentials
This CPD certified online course covers the general concepts of cybersecurity to maintain a secure IT environment.
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- Type: 100% Online
- Duration: 5 hours (self-paced)
- Award: CPD Certified
- Credits: 5 CPD hours/points
- Language: English
- Level: Introductory
- Access: Lifetime Access
$149.99 $449.99
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This CPD certified online course covers the general concepts of cybersecurity to maintain a secure IT environment. In this course, students will learn about the nature and scope of cybersecurity challenges, network defense strategies, and cybersecurity best practices to help them become experts at mitigating cyber risks and threats. In addition to the course content, students will also have access to a final quiz in order to receive an internationally recognized certificate that will verify their skills and prepare them to successfully enter or advance in the job market.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the essential theoretical and practical aspects of cybersecurity.
- Distinguish the types of malicious software and understand their associated risks.
- Distinguish the types of cybersecurity breaches and understand their associated risks.
- Learn how to thoroughly analyze the organizational needs for cybersecurity.
- Individuals that aim to become liaisons between organizational leadership and cybersecurity,
- Comprehend the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity and implement them for safeguarding your digital assets.
About this Course
The Cybersecurity Essentials course provides a framework of cybersecurity knowledge to help students protect themselves and their organization from common security threats. Besides, students will become familiar with cybersecurity terms, potential risks, how to prevent and protect themselves against them. Furthermore, particular emphasis is placed on best practices for protecting software, systems, and devices from damage or unauthorized access. These practices are essential to maintain the proper functioning of computer systems. Moreover, this CPD course targets anyone who wishes to orient their future career in the field of information security. Therefore, whether you are a student, manager, engineer, IT administrator, etc., this course is intended for all those who aim to broaden their professional knowledge in this field.
- Course Outline
- Audience Profiles
- Prerequisites
- How it Works
- General Information
- Certification
Module 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Module 2: Types of Malware
Module 3: Cybersecurity Breaches
Module 4: Types of Cyber Attacks
Module 5: Prevention Tips
Module 6: Mobile Protection
Module 7: Social Network Security
Module 8: Prevention Software
Module 9: Critical Cyber Threats
Module 10: Defense Against Hackers
Module 11: Cryptography and Operations Security
Module 12: Cloud Security
Module 13: Data Protection and Security
Module 14: Communications and Network Security
CUNITECH Institute’s online courses have been developed to provide a comprehensive collection of professional learning material to facilitate the professional development journey of aspiring professionals. The learning content of the courses includes a wide array of the most industrially prominent topics that enable the students to develop employable skills and competencies. While the courses provide a comprehensive collection that supports entry-level professionals in developing fundamental skills, the course is also beneficial for intermediate and experienced professionals that wish to keep track of the latest developments and upgrade their existing skillset. Moreover, through partaking in this course, the students will be subjected to up-to-date information and elaboration on incorporating the most renowned industrial practices into their working environment.
The courses offered at CUNITECH Institute, provide professionally developed learning material with a comprehensive collection of professional learning content to enable aspiring professionals to become successful professionals in their operating industries. Our developers have operated while upholding the highest values and standards of quality education and content development that incorporates the most prominent industrial knowledge and insights. The prerequisites for participating in the courses include basic technical requirements such as access to the computer and the internet, an active email account that is the connection point between the student and the CUNITECH Institute, and access to a web browser to access and navigate through the online course. Once the student purchases the course(s) that they are interested in, the student can immediately commence the learning journey by accessing the course from CUNITECH Institute's platform and going through the course(s) at their own desired pace and convenience without any time constraints.
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Work through your course
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Complete the final quiz
Each course is evaluated using a multiple-choice questionnaire. These quizzes have several options and you must choose the correct one. You must answer 60% of the questions correctly to pass the course and obtain your certificate. If you don't pass the first time, it's not a problem. You can try the test as many times as you like until you pass, so there is no reason to worry.
Get your certificate
Once you have completed the course, you will be able to download the certificate. It will also be available in your account each time you log in. Your certificate includes the course you took, your name, the completion date, and a verification number that can be used by future employers to verify that you have successfully completed the course.
Course Access: Lifetime
Cost(s) of assessment and certification: All costs included in the course price.
Recognized certification: Fully recognized certification.
Entry requirements: No entry restrictions
Compatibility: All major browsers/ devices.
Download and print: Print off a copy immediately once you finish.
Unique ID included: Unique ID number that can be verified by employers.
Printed on 125gsm in full color: Our certificates look great on your wall.
Is there a quiz at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all the course content, there is a multiple-choice quiz. The questions will cover a series of topics from the modules. The quiz, like the course, is online and can be taken at the time and place of your choice.
What if I don't pass the quiz?
If you do not pass the quiz the first time, you will have other opportunities to retake it after further study. There is no limit to the number of times you can take the quiz. All retakes are included in the course fee.
Course Certificate:
At the end of the course, you will receive a Certificate displaying your full name, the course you took, the completion date, and the unique ID of your certificate. You can print it or save it digitally to showcase your success.
When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed the test you can download/print your certificate any time you need it.
$149.99 $449.99
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- Type: 100% Online
- Duration: 5 hours (self-paced)
- Award: CPD Certified Certificate
- Credits: 5 CPD hours/points
- Language: English
- Level: Introductory
- Access: Lifetime Access


The content of this course has been certified by the CPD Certification Service UK as conforming to continuing professional development principles.
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