Education

Introduction to cybersecurity

Get it right from the start in an uncertain world. In this course, you will learn more about information- and cybersecurity. You will gain valuable knowledge by experts and their prior experience, ranging from cyber-attacks and external threats to ensuring preparation and protection - in the best possible way. By showcasing real-world scenarios in this field, you will also learn how to approach these types of issues and how to work proactively rather than reactively.

Various threats from the world around us – what are the potential threats of today?
Cyber-attacks targeting companies and authorities – how and why?
Anonymity – a dilemma in cyberspace
What is secure coding? How do we protect ourselves?
Management systems & advice from the National Cybersecurity Center
Employee Safety
Hacker attacks and spread of viruses, from a historical perspective
Methods of hacking, such as social engineering, SQL injections, phishing, XOR, and more
Essential security principles (safety first)
The term attack surface, encryption, digital signatures, and authentication
Firewalls, wireless networks, and secure/insecure network protocols
Data protection legislation (GDPR)
NIS/NIS2 – The EU-directive for cyberscurity

Course goals

After this course your team will have more of an understanding for what cybersecurity means and what it takes to protect your product or platform against cyberattacks and other threats.