This course will outline the concept of cyberterrorism and provide an introduction to the threat landscape of cyberspace and potential ways to mitigate these threats, along with the ways in which terrorists and related actors use cyberspace. It will provide an overview of the technology of the Internet and through the use of case studies will explore some of the major types of cyber-attack.

At a glance

  • Dates
    • 02 - 06 Feb 2026
  • Duration5 days
  • LocationCranfield campus
  • CostShort course £2,250, accredited short course £2,500

What you will learn

On successful completion of the course you will be able to:

  • Critically analyse cybersecurity and online threats related to terrorism,
  • Critically evaluate and assess the characteristics of cybercrime, cyberwarfare and cyberterrorism,
  • Examine and evaluate the challenges posed by cyberterrorism with regard to legal frameworks and policy responses,
  • Critically evaluate the response of government, enforcement agencies and NGOs to the threat and risks posed by cyberterrorism,
  • Analyse principles of resilience and risk management in developing responses to cyberterrorism.

Core content

  • Defining and classifying cybercrime, cyberwarfare and cyberterrorism,
  • The nature and scale of terrorist use of cyberspace,
  • The role of state actors in cyber threats,
  • Characteristics of cyberterrorism,
  • Relationship between cybersecurity and cyberterrorism,
  • Core debates in cybersecurity,
  • NGOs and public private partnerships,
  • Risk mitigation.

Credits towards further study

Important notice

Please note we will not be taking registrations for the below courses (MSc, PgDip and PgCert) from the 2026-2027 academic year onwards:

Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
Forensic Investigation
Digital Forensics
Counterterrorism, Security and Resilience

This means that we are no longer in a position to transfer credit associated with modules from these courses to Cranfield degree awards. We continue, however, to be able to support credit transfer to other university awards, subject to acceptance by the receiving institution.

This short course forms part of Counterterrorism, Security and Resilience and when successfully completed as an accredited short course you will gain 10 Cranfield learning credits.

Find out more about accredited short courses.

Accommodation options and prices

This course is non-residential. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or Cranfield Management Development Centre directly. Further information about our on campus accommodation can be found . 

Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.

Location and travel

Situated close to Milton Keynes and Bedford, the Cranfield campus is situated in Wharley End, very close to Cranfield village, and is about 10 minutes from the M1 motorway.  There is rail and road access to most major airports as well as coach and train stations. Cranfield campus also has its own airport for private executive business travel.

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Campus address

College Road
Cranfield
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL

 

How to apply

To apply for this course please use the online application form.

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