In order to manage the cybersecurity function business, you must first understand its language and its environment. This course covers the foundations of cybersecurity, including threats and vulnerabilities as well as the tools, technologies, and strategies used to manage it.
The Foundations of Cybersecurity
This course is part of Managing Cybersecurity Specialization
Instructors: Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
Sponsored by InternMart, Inc
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Define key concepts and terminology in Cybersecurity
Describe key threats to cybersecurity
Define strategies to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in information assets
Give examples of the systemic components (including personnel) necessary for an effective cybersecurity program
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There are 7 modules in this course
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Learning Objectives for Introduction to Cybersecurity Module
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5 videos2 readings4 assignments
Learning objectives for Threats to Cybersecurity
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6 videos1 reading5 assignments
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Learning objectives for Managing Vulnerabilities in Information Assets module
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Learning Objectives for Managing Vulnerabilities in Information Assets Module
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Reviewed on Dec 13, 2021
The course is clear with a good structure, the lectures and videos are easy to follow and the advanced is a first step of five courses, but the knowledge get into your mind with context
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2020
this course covers the foundations of cybersecurity, including threats and vulnerabilities as well as the tools, technologies, and strategies used to manage it.
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2020
Good foundational course at the right pace. Noticed several mistakes (incorrect choices marked correct) in the final quiz! I hope the instructors are able to correct these small errors.
Recommended if you're interested in Information Technology
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