PG Cert Cyber Security

University of Essex Online

Organisations around the world have never been more at risk of cyber-attacks, particularly with the greater role that data and technology are playing across all areas of their operations.This short conversion course introduces you to a number of essential topics such as:key trends and developments within cyber securityfundamentals of network security and information security governance principlesan inter-disciplinary perspective involving psychology that considers the human factor in cyber security challengesDelivered completely online, it is easy to develop skills in this sought-after area while continuing in your current role. At the end of your course, there will be the opportunity to progress onto a PG Dip or the full Masters. International students residing in specific regions outside the UK may be eligible for a scholarship of up to 20% on the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses. Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.