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
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The Foundations of Cybersecurity
This course is part of Managing Cybersecurity Specialization
Instructors: Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
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What you'll learn
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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24 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Managing Cybersecurity Specialization
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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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6 videos1 reading5 assignments
Learning objectives for Managing Vulnerabilities in Information Assets module
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6 videos1 reading5 assignments
Learning Objectives for Managing Vulnerabilities in Information Assets Module
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5 videos1 reading4 assignments
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1 video1 assignment
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