The Open University. Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online

Independently published, 2016. — 537 p. — ISBN B01D8X523U.This course introduced online security: how to recognise threats and take steps to reduce the chances that they will occur.Introduction and guidanceWhat is a badged course?
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Week 1: Threat landscape
Online, the new frontline
Understanding current threats
Securing my digital information
Week 1 quiz
Summary of Week 1
Further reading
Week 2: AuthenticationPasswords: what are they for?
Improving password security
Two-factor authentication
Week 2 quiz
Summary of Week 2
Week 3: MalwareViruses
How malware gets into your computer
Keeping yourself protected
Week 3 quiz
Summary of Week 3Week 4: Networking and communicationsWhat is the internet?
Is your private information really private?
Why we need standards on the internet
Week 4 quiz
Summary of Week 4
Week 5: CryptographyThe secret of keeping secrets
Putting cryptography to use
Comparing different cryptographic techniques
Week 5 quiz
Summary of Week 5
Week 6: Network securityFirewall basics
VPN basics
Intrusion detection system (IDS)
Week 6 quiz
Summary of Week 6
Week 7: When your defences failIdentity theft
Laws and computers
Who should you contact?
Week 7 quiz
Summary of Week 7
Further reading
Week 8: Managing security risksInformation as an asset
Staying safe online
What do you do now?
End-of-course quiz
End-of-course guide and round-up
Next stepsAcknowledgements