Introduction to Cybersecurity

Manchester Libraries

Description

Welcome to Manchester Libraries, we offer a flexible way of learning at a time and a location that suits you.

In partnership with CISCO Netacad we provide self-paced introductory courses which enable you to take your first steps on your path to becoming an IT professional.

You can join Manchester Libraries and access a world of information and support. Every library has free wi-fi, and members of the library can get an hour’s free computer use every day.

Find out more about Manchester Libraries at http://www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries.
 

The Introduction to Cybersecurity course explores the broad topic of cybersecurity in a way that matters to you. Learn how to protect your personal data and privacy online and in social media, and why more and more IT jobs require cybersecurity awareness and understanding.
•    Learn what cybersecurity is and what it means for you personally and professionally.
•    Learn how to be safe online by understanding the most common threats, attacks and vulnerabilities.
•    Find out how businesses protect their operations from cyber attacks and why jobs are growing.

Where can you complete this course?
On a library computer*    no
On your own device using library wi-fi    yes
Over the Internet from home    yes

*This course contains a Lab element which will not run over the Library firewall. The other elements of the course will work properly in the Library. The course will run in full on your own device using library wi-fi, or over the Internet at home.