When and where
11 July 2013, University of Brighton, Brighton
10 October 2013, Crawley
12 December 2013, University of Brighton, Brighton
Cost
Standard fee £110 for the half-day course.
Overview
Businesses are the biggest victims of cybercrime. Every day the UK suffers 120,000 cyber attacks and the cost of this is estimated at £27bn per year. Internet hacking is nothing new, yet it seems that even big corporations with sophisticated security such as Yahoo and the BBC are open to attack. Small businesses are no exception and a recent report commissioned by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills highlighted the fact that they are generally less well-prepared when it comes to IT security.
This fascinating half-day course will provide a great introduction to the topic of keeping your information safe in the digital age, guiding you through the process of identifying possible risks and finding the right solutions for your company.
Course tutor
In 1985 Robert Schifreen became the first person in the world to face a trial by jury in connection with computer hacking. He was ultimately acquitted of all charges. Currently working in the University of Brighton’s Information Services department, he has spent the last 20 years as a writer, broadcaster and commentator on all aspects of information security. As well as delivering courses on safe computing to the university’s 4,000 staff, Robert is a regular conference speaker in the UK and has had more than 200 radio and television appearances. He balances his work at the university with running a UK based consultancy specialising in information security.
What the course covers
An overview of current issues and hot topics in cybersecurity including
- How to use Cloud and mobile devices safely
- Website security
- Website encryption
Disaster management
- Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)
- Data Leakage Protection (DLP)
- How to carry out a risk assessment
Practical tips and advice
- How to find and implement solutions
- Disposal of old PCs
- Understanding the hackers’ motives, and why they want to target your company.
Who should attend?
This course is aimed at senior managers and business owners who have ultimate responsibility for the data that they hold on their clients. Any company that relies on computers in their workplace, anyone who has a web presence or who holds data, organisations with staff who bring their own devices, such as mobile phones or tablets, into the workplace, are all vulnerable and would benefit from attending to learn how to manage the risks more effectively.
Contact
For further information and to register for the course please contact our advisory team, email: traininganddevelopment@brighton.ac.uk
Download the course leaflet 582KB pdf
