About this Course
Sign-ups for this course on edX are closing on the 16 February 2026 and it will be removed from edX on 31 March 2026. A free, updated version of the course is available now on our new Training Hub. You can access the updated course there today . We hope to see you on the Training Hub soon. --- Teaching cybersecurity in schools is an important way to help students stay safe while using technology. This course introduces teachers to the core ideas of cybersecurity that should be taught in the classroom. You will learn about 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.
What You'll Learn
- 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 antivirus software works
- Explain the processes used to protect a network
Instructors
Mac Bowley
Learning Manager