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The world runs computers. From small to large businesses, from the CEO down to level 1 support staff, everyone uses computers. This course is designed to give you a practical perspective on computer security. This course approaches computer security in a way that anyone can understand. Ever wonder how your bank website is secure when you connect to it? Wonder how other business owners secure their network? Wonder how large data breaches happen? This is practical computer security. It will help you answer the question – what should I focus on?
Understand the basics of computer security for business
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Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability are the cornerstones of security. Do you know how they apply?
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Risk in business is inevitable. You will explore what risk means and how to assess it
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Often times we may not know how to assess our security daily. We may think we are secure when we may not be. This module covers some of the tools, ports, and protocols used in everyday computing to remain secure.
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This is the course project. You will assess attack surfaces and risk based off of the attack surfaces. This will sum up what you have worked on throughout the course.
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Reviewed on Aug 6, 2020
Excellent Online course to know about basics of Cyber security and it's importance in every field and in every organisation. Thanks to Course Era and all the teachers.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2017
Began this course to get a feel for Cyber Security and Professor Greg Williams did an excellent job with the outline of the course.
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2022
Very interesting course.The course is well structured and the topics are treated in a precise and in-depth way.The teacher is good.
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