Introduction to Cybersecurity for Teachers – FutureLearn

Explore key concepts of cybersecurity to teach students aged 14 to 16 with this online cybersecurity course supported by Google Improve your students knowledge of computer security Teaching 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 Explain the meanings of terms describing common cyberattacks such as phishing pharming shoulder surfing and blagging Evaluate the strength of a password Explain the protections offered to users by the Misuse of Computer Act Describe different types of cyber attack such as an SQL injection attack and how these can be protected against or mitigated Classify different types of malware Explain how anti-virus software works Explain the processes used to protect a network