Introduction to Cybersecurity

Derbyshire County Council Library Service

Description

Welcome to Derbyshire Libraries
You can join Derbyshire Libraries and benefit from a range of services, including free wifi, internet access, eBooks, eMagazines, eAudiobooks and newspapers online.
In partnership with Cisco Networking Academy, Derbyshire Libraries are pleased to be able to give you the opportunity to develop your IT knowledge and skills by enrolling on free online courses. 

The self-paced Cisco Networking Academy courses introduce you to a range of different areas and enable you to start on your journey into a career in IT. You can access them from a library computer or from your own device at a time to suit you.

Please complete the Enroll section on this page to register for this course with Cisco Networking Academy. You can access Cisco Networking Academy Support & FAQs here.

Course Overview
This course explores cyber trends, threats, and staying safe in cyberspace, and protecting personal and company data. 

Benefits
Today’s interconnected world makes everyone more susceptible to cyber-attacks.
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.

Explore Opportunities in Technology
•    Explore the world of cybersecurity and how it relates to YOU
•    Develop your cybersecurity basics for a secure and safe digital life
•    Start exploring the many career possibilities these skills can open up for you