Digital skills: cybersecurity SL950

During this two-day residential CPD, you'll delve deep into cybersecurity, exploring network vulnerabilities and learning effective prevention strategies

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Summary

As our reliance on the internet grows, it’s paramount that we protect ourselves from cyber-attacks. From understanding how cyber-attacks are developed to the prevention methods, this two-day residential will develop your technical understanding of cybersecurity.

You’ll explore the different types of malware, including their purpose and how they’re developed. You’ll have the opportunity to explore how to prevent cyber-attacks while reviewing real-life examples and examining how they could have been overcome. You'll develop knowledge that can be directly applied to teaching GCSE Computer Science and various technical qualifications, such as Level 2 Cambridge Nationals in IT.

You’ll get hands-on with building your own computer network before performing ‘white-hat’ hacks to explore the vulnerabilities within your network. Additionally, you’ll engage in practical, unplugged activities to ignite interest among young people in your classroom. Book now!

Who is it for?

This two day residential is suitable for teachers from Key Stage 3 – 5, looking to upskill their knowledge focusing on cybersecurity

What topics are covered?

• Introduction to cybersecurity – you’ll explore what cybersecurity is, what threats are posed from using the internet and the prevention methods of how to overcome these threats
• Threats and preventions – during this session you’ll go deep into understand how threats are developed and what they aim to achieve. You’ll gain understanding of how to prevent against threats
• Exploring network vulnerabilities – during this session you’ll develop your own computer network using Raspberry Pi devices, you’ll use ‘white-hat’ hacking techniques to explore the vulnerabilities of your network
• Cybersecurity and industry – during this session you’ll hear from STEM Ambassadors working within industry, learn about the threats they’ve experienced and how they protect against cyberattacks. Your experienced Professional Development Leader will explore wider industry competitions and opportunities so you can fully support students in your classroom

How will you learn?

High impact, high quality residential CPD at our National STEM Learning Centre in York - delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the UK in person.

Fantastic on site accommodation and delicious food is included too.

How long is this course?

2 days

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will:

• understand what cybersecurity is and its importance when using the internet
• explore the threats posed when using the internet and the prevention methods available
• construct a working network using Raspberry Pi’s
• explore ‘white-hat’ hacking techniques to explore vulnerabilities within your network
• explore unplugged activities which can be used in the classroom to spark student interest in cybersecurity