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Certificate | Cyber Security
Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals
Fifteen training days on how cyber risks arise and how to protect people, networks, websites and information. Taught for defense and safe practice.
Level
Certificate
Training hours
60 training hours
Format
Online, self-paced
Certificate
Verifiable serial number
What you will learn
Skills you can use at work
- How cyber attacks happen and how to defend against them
- Protecting wireless networks, passwords and accounts
- Websites and how to protect them
- Ransomware, social engineering and phishing
- Cyber crimes, safe browsing and communications security
- Information security and the CIA triad
Who it is for
People entering IT and security roles.
Where it fits
At least 60 training hours.
Inside this program
The modules you complete
Cyber Security Fundamentals (15 training days) (60 hours)
- Cyber security and how cyber risks arise
- Forms of cyber attacks
- Protecting wireless networks and passwords
- Websites and how to protect them
- Social networks and threats such as ransomware, social engineering and phishing
- Electronic espionage and data protection methods
- Types and causes of cyber crimes
- Safe browsing and communications security
- Networking and operating system basics
- Information security and the CIA triad
Total: 60 training hours. Training hours are the instructional hours of each training kit or designed curriculum, not academic credit hours.
The ladder
CertificateOne skill area, job-readyDiplomaCertificates stacked into a profileVocational BachelorA deeper vocational pathwayExecutive MasterBy applicationExecutive PhDBy applicationYour path
Every credential is a step, not an end point
Hours you complete here count towards the next level in the same field. Study one program now, add more later, and keep what you have already earned.
Learn, practise, prove
How you move through it
- 01
Enrol and start
Send the short enrolment form. We confirm by email and give you access.
- 02
Study at your pace
Work through short modules online. Pause and return as life requires.
- 03
Practise and be assessed
Quizzes after each module, a final assessment and practical tasks where the program needs them.
- 04
Earn a verifiable certificate
Receive a certificate with a unique serial number that anyone can check on this website.
Luminary International University offers vocational and professional certifications only. Its Certificates, Diplomas and Vocational Bachelor, Executive Master and Executive PhD pathways are vocational and professional qualifications, not academic degrees, and cannot be compared with, or used in place of, academic qualifications. Luminary does not operate under, or hold approval from, any ministry or department of higher education, including in the United States. Its certificates are not intended for academic equivalency, credit transfer or admission to academic programs.
FAQ
Questions about this program
Do I need prior experience?
Not for Certificate programs. Tell us about your background and we will confirm the best starting point.
How long does it take?
60 training hours. Because it is self-paced, your calendar time depends on how many hours you can give each week.
Is there a study plan?
Yes. Modules are short and ordered, so you can plan a few hours each week and track your progress.
What do I receive?
A certificate with a unique serial number, listed on the verification page, once you complete the assessments.
Is this an academic degree?
No. It is a vocational and professional certification for career advancement.