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This course is part of Managing Cybersecurity Specialization
Instructors: Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
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Describe the threats to data from information communication technology (ICT)
Identify the issues and practices associated with managing network security
Identify the practices, tools, and methodologies associated with assessing network security
Describe the components of an effective network security program
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Almost every organization uses computer networks to share their information and to support their business operations. When we allow network access to data it is exposed to threats from inside and outside of the organization. This course examines the threats associated with using internal and external networks and how to manage the protection of information when it’s accessible via networks.
In this course, a learner will be able to: ● Describe the threats to data from information communication technology (ICT) ● Identify the issues and practices associated with managing network security ● Identify the practices, tools, and methodologies associated with assessing network security ● Describe the components of an effective network security program
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Learning objectives for the module on Cybersecurity Technology Administration
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Reviewed on Aug 17, 2020
This course is very informative. Unfortunately (for me) is focuses on US regulations and not much on the rest of planet earth.
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VERY INFORMATIVE AND WELL PRESENTED COURSE BY COURSERA.
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thanks for this great platform i have learn alot from it.
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