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?
Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business
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Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business
This course is part of Cybersecurity for Business Specialization
Instructor: Greg Williams
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Approx. 11 hours
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There are 5 modules in this course
Understand the basics of computer security for business
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6 videos4 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability are the cornerstones of security. Do you know how they apply?
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4 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
Risk in business is inevitable. You will explore what risk means and how to assess it
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3 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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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4 videos4 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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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1 video1 peer review
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