Cybercrime Prevention and Protection

Over recent years, the number of online services for business and individual use has exploded and so too has the rate of cybercrime.

On this four-week course from the University of Liverpool, you’ll investigate how cybercrime has evolved in the online landscape and identify the types of cyberattacks. You’ll then assess what can be done to protect yourself across online environments.

The internet allows users from all over the world to connect, but this also opens us up to attacks.

You’ll explore the types of hackers, learning why they hack, and discovering how ethical hackers use hacking techniques to protect, rather than attack.

You’ll also examine the vulnerability management lifecycle and learn how to conduct vulnerability assessments; a vital, and underused, asset in organisational security procedure.

Mobile devices and wireless networks are the most common way that users engage with the online environment so it’s vital to focus cybercrime prevention efforts in these areas.

Examining wireless local area networks (WLANs) you’ll use this knowledge to identify threats specific to wireless networks and the approaches needed when addressing mobile security.

As new and emerging technologies continue to advance online services, our understanding of cyber security must continue to evolve.

You’ll explore the implementation of services using the Internet of Things and 5G technology, identifying the potential vulnerabilities of new apps and services.

By the end of this course, you’ll understand cybersecurity measures used by individuals and organisations and be able to secure your networks and prevent attacks.