This course can only be taken as an Short Course for Credit. 
For more information please go to the 'Upgrade to a professional qualification' section.
Due to the nature of the subject matter in this course, security clearance may be required. 
This course will enable to understand the field of Cyber Security & Information Assurance (IA), to be able to make use of the concepts that underpin the subject and to appreciate the dependencies between them.

At a glance

  • Dates
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  • Duration5 days
  • LocationCranfield University at Shrivenham
  • Cost£2,500 - Short Course for Credit fee 
    Concessions available

What you will learn

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Assess technologies and processes for Cyber Security & IA.
  • Evaluate Cyber Security & IA risk and from a nation-state, societal and organisational perspective.
  • Assess the dependencies between people, process and technologies when developing risk mitigation strategies and Cyber Security & IA.

Core content

Course topics:

  • Foundations of Cyber Security & IA,
  • Risk theory and practice,
  • Strategy & digital literacy,
  • Threats & vulnerabilities,
  • Governance, law & management,
  • Socio-Technical perspectives.

Upgrade to a professional qualification

After successful completion of this Short Course for Credit, 10 credit points can be put towards the Information Capability Management MSc.

Find out more about short course credit points.

Speakers

  • Danny Steed

Concessions

A limited number of MOD sponsored places are available and must complete the course for credits only. 

How to apply

To apply for this course please use the online application form.

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