Introduction to Cybersecurity for Teachers

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Explore key concepts of cybersecurity to teach students aged 14 to 16 with this online cybersecurity course supported by Google.

Improve your students' knowledge of computer security.

Teaching cybersecurity in schools is an important way to help students stay safe while using technology. On this course, teachers will be introduced to the core ideas of cybersecurity that should be taught in the classroom.

You will learn the different attacks that individuals and devices are vulnerable to and how to prevent them. You will explore malware, malicious bots, SQL injections, and physical threats to data. You will also build your knowledge of the different tools that protect data and websites. These include strong passwords, biometrics, two-factor authentication, and firewalls.

Duration: 3 weeks 
Weekly study: 2 hours