Course

Cyber Security Basics: Infrastructure Security

Time limit: 120 days

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Welcome to this course on infrastructure security, a key area of focus in the increasingly interconnected and digital world that we live in today. This course has been carefully designed to provide you with an understanding of the complexities surrounding infrastructure security, particularly focusing on cyber-physical systems, network security, and hardware design.

You might be wondering why these areas are so important? Imagine this scenario. You are a cybersecurity analyst in a power distribution company. One day, you receive alerts from your systems indicating unusual activity. After further investigation, you discover that your company's smart grid system, a perfect example of a cyber-physical system, is under a sophisticated attack. Not only is the power grid at risk of being shut down, but the personal data of millions of customers could also potentially be exposed. It's a race against time to understand the security risks, to respond, and to mitigate the potential damages.

Delivery Mode

Delivered online in self-paced mode, you will have 120 days from the time of your purchase to complete the training. As this is an online self-paced course there is no requirement to attend any live sessions. You can access and complete the online course 24/7 during your access.  After the 120 days you will lose access to the course.

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Course Snapshot

What are the course learning outcomes?

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to identify potential vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems, network infrastructures, and hardware designs. You'll be in a position to not only understand the risks, but also begin to understand some of the solutions to mitigate them, ultimately strengthening the security of any organisation you work with in the future.

What core topics are offered?

Here's a brief overview of the modules you will work through in this course:

  • Cyber-physical systems: Our first module will help you identify and understand cyber-physical systems like the one in our scenario. We’ll delve into their unique security risks and the privacy concerns surrounding them. After all, in a world where everything from your refrigerator to entire power grids are connected to the internet, understanding these systems is critical.
  • Network infrastructure security: Networks form the backbone of any IT infrastructure, and the security of these networks is paramount. We will discuss the various goals of network security, methods to achieve these goals, and the potential impact of network attacks.
  • Hardware security: Lastly, we will look at how hardware design and security intertwine. While software vulnerabilities often steal the spotlight, hardware vulnerabilities can be just as consequential. Hardware can also be subject to attacks, and mitigating these risks requires an understanding of the design and function of hardware elements and their security challenges.
Who is this course suited to?

This course has been carefully designed to provide you with an understanding of the complexities surrounding infrastructure security, particularly focusing on cyber-physical systems, network security, and hardware design.

What are the course credentials?

Upon completion of this course earn a Digital Badge. 

What does my course schedule look like?

This infrastructure security course is made up of modules that are best completed in sequence. While there is no set timetable with this course, a study plan is a valuable tool to help manage your time, stay motivated and that all materials a covered. Everyone learns at a different pace, and the times for each module are an average. It may take you less or more time depending on what you already know and previous experiences.

Suggested study schedule
 

Topic Hours of study
  • Cyber-physical systems security
  • 2-3 hours
  • Network infrastructure security
  • 1-2 hours
  • Hardware security
  • 1-2 hours
Who are the course facilitators?

Professor Ernest Foo

Professor, School of Information and Communication Technology

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Dr. Mukhtar Hussain

Research Fellow, School of Information and Communication Technology

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