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Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialization

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Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialization

Master Cybersecurity Operations & Risk Management. Gain expertise in cybersecurity operations, risk assessment, and strategic risk management to protect organizational assets and mitigate evolving threats

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 months
at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze and mitigate cybersecurity threats using advanced tools and techniques.

  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective mitigation strategies

  • Implement and manage Security Operations Center (SOC) workflows.

  • Align risk management practices with organizational objectives and industry standards.

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December 2024

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Explain key cybersecurity concepts such as the CIA triad, defense-in-depth, and threat landscapes.

  • Identify and evaluate security incidents using SIEM tools, log analysis, and network monitoring techniques.

  • Implement host and network security measures, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security tools, to mitigate cybersecurity threats.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Host Security
Category: Malware Analysis
Category: Incident Response
Category: Threat Detection
Category: SIEM Management
Category: Network Security

What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamental concepts of IT risk, including categories, impacts on business objectives, and risk frameworks like ISO 31000 and NIST

  • Analyze and evaluate IT risks using qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologies, and prioritize them according to business goals

  • Apply risk mitigation strategies by implementing risk controls, developing business continuity plans, and integrating risk management.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Risk Evaluation
Category: Incident Handling
Category: Risk Identification
Category: Risk identification
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Risk Mitigation

What you'll learn

  • Analyze various risk management frameworks (ISO, NIST, COBIT) to determine their appropriate applications in organizational contexts .

  • Evaluate incident response strategies by assessing their effectiveness and implementing best practices for continuous improvement.

  • Create integrated risk management plans that align cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives, using performance metrics to measure success.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Strategic Alignment
Category: Incident Response
Category: Threat Analysis
Category: Risk Assessment

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