Whether considering a career in cyber security or simply looking to protect yourself online, we’re standing by to welcome you on board! This Level 1 Cyber Security Course for beginners explores the functions, objectives and limitations of contemporary cybersecurity, along with the threat posed by rogue software, the use of encryption and the importance of authentication.  Enjoy expert tutor support throughout your studies, as you work your way to a fully-endorsed Level 1 Cyber Security Certificate!  Take the first step towards entry level cyber security certification today, or contact the admissions team at Oxford Home Study Centre for more information.

For some, studying cybersecurity is all about career development.  For others, it’s simply a case of learning how to protect themselves from a variety of everyday threats.  As our dependence on connected technology grows, so too does our exposure to potential cyber attacks.  The consequences of a cyber attack can be catastrophic, but it’s true to say that the vast majority of online attacks can (and therefore should) be prevented.  In some instances, it’s as simple as knowing how to protect your accounts and your personal information with viable passwords.  In others, it’s about understanding the difference between firewall and antivirus security, along with how they work together.  To build even a basic understanding of cyber security is to improve your capacity to protect yourself from danger.  Irrespective of whether or not you intend to pursue a career in cyber security, you’ll find the teachings of this Level 1 Cyber Security Certificate invaluable.