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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.
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.
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.
Upon completion of this course earn a Digital Badge.
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
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Professor Ernest Foo
Professor, School of Information and Communication Technology
Dr. Mukhtar Hussain
Research Fellow, School of Information and Communication Technology