The Foundations of Cybersecurity
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.After completing this course, a learner will be able to:
● Define key concepts and terminology in Cybersecurity
● Identify threats to cybersecurity
● Identify strategies to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in information assets
● Identify the systemic components (including personnel) necessary for an effective cybersecurity program
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
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Welcome to The Foundations of Cybersecurity (Course 1)
Week 2
Introduction to Cybersecurity (Module 1.1)
This is an overview of the learning objectives for the course.
Week 3
Threats to Cybersecurity (Module 1.2)
Learning Objectives for Introduction to Cybersecurity Module
Week 4
Security Technologies (Module 1.3)
Learning objectives for Threats to Cybersecurity
Week 5
Managing Vulnerabilities in Information Assets (Module 1.4)
Week 6
Understanding the Cybersecurity Program (Module 1.5)
Learning objectives for Managing Vulnerabilities in Information Assets module
Week 7
Wrap-up for The Foundations of Cybersecurity
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Very interesting. Information presented in easily digestible bites. I am eager to see what is next.
This is a great basic course for those without a lot of technical knowledge. It gives a good overview of cybersecurity practices in a large or medium-size organization.
Best crashcourse on cybersecurity I've taken. Only downside is it has some grammar typos on the quizzes
The course is wonderful, gives a deep knowledge about foundations of cybersecurity. Thank you
