Sector-specific

Shielded Computers: Master Cybersecurity

This training, Hardened Computers: Master Cybersecurity, is aimed at IT professionals, network administrators, computer science students, and anyone interested in gaining solid knowledge in cybersecurity and data protection. No prior knowledge of cybersecurity is required, as the course covers everything from basic concepts to advanced topics.

40 hours

Ciberseguridad

Cybersecurity is an essential discipline in the era of the Information Society. The growing interconnection of devices and systems presents countless opportunities for efficiency and innovation, but also exposes individuals, businesses, and governments to a range of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

This training, Hardened Computers: Master Cybersecurity, aims to address the complex challenges involved in protecting computers and networks against constant and sophisticated cyber threats. You will learn how to design, implement, and maintain secure systems, as well as develop skills in cyber intelligence to proactively detect and respond to potential intrusions.

Course objectives

Understand the concepts and principles of cybersecurity and its relevance in today's society.
Analyze the lower layers of personal and local networks, such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
Identify tools and types of attacks to effectively protect a local network.
Implement security measures at different communication levels, from the physical layer to the application layer.
Learn the key factors for success in information security.

What does it prepare you for?

This training, Hardened Computers: Master Cybersecurity, prepares you to face the challenges of cybersecurity in today’s highly connected environment. You will learn to protect systems, networks, and data, and to implement effective solutions across different levels of communication. By the end of the course, you will be ready to confront and mitigate cyberattacks, and you will be able to apply your skills to protect information.

Teaching units

UNIT 1. CYBERSECURITY AND INFORMATION SOCIETY
Conceptual Map
What is cybersecurity?
The information society
Design, development and implementation
Success factors in information security
CCN-CERT Cybersecurity and Cyberintelligence Solutions

UNIT 2. LOWER LAYERS OF PERSONAL AND LOCAL NETWORKS
Conceptual Map
Low layers and IEEE
Ethernet and IEEE 802.3
Token Ring and IEEE 802.5
Wi-Fi and IEEE 802.11
Bluetooth and IEEE 802.15
Other technologies

UNIT 3. PROTECTING A NETWORK
Conceptual Map
Understanding the need for security
Tools and types of attacks
Concepts related to local network protection
Network interconnection protection

UNIT 4. SECURE COMMUNICATIONS, LAYERED SECURITY
Conceptual Map
Presentation
Physical Layer
Data Link Layer
Network Layer
Transport Layer
Application Layer

Shielded Computers: Master Cybersecurity

Course objectives

What does it prepare you for?

Teaching units

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