Course Information
Who will present the webinars?
IT Masters mentor Simon Jones will teach this course. Simon is an industry professional with many years of hands-on experience in security in banking and other top tier organisations. Simon holds many industry certifications like CISSP, GCIH and CEH. He has a life-long passion for technology and has been teaching with IT Master since 2015.
What is the aim of this short course?
This course aims to introduce you to the fundamentals of hacking resistance. Students will learn how to test computing systems for vulnerabilities, how attackers find weaknesses in a computing environment, and an introduction in how to combat these intrusions and attempts.
What is included?
In addition to the weekly hour-long interactive webinars, you will be provided with suggested reading materials / research papers and an active discussion forum and a weekly activity to complete.
Is there a final exam?
Yes — the short course exam will be a timed, open-book exam that you will sit at your computer.
Do I get a completion certificate if I complete the course?
Yes — provided you receive a pass mark (50% or over) for course assessment, which comprises the exam and any available participation marks.
Are there any prerequisites for the course?
No, you can sit this short course all by itself but you may consider taking some of our beginner level short courses on Networking & SysAdmin and Cyber Security first.
Will the course qualify me for university credit?
Yes — successful completion of three or more of our short courses will qualify you for one credit for an industry elective subject in our postgraduate courses. Click here for further details.
Will I need to purchase any study materials to complete the course?
No — all essential materials will be supplied.
Will the webinars be recorded?
Yes — all webinars are recorded and you will be able to access them, and all other free course materials, by registering for the course.
