The Foundations of Cybersecurity

Instructor: Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP , Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP

Beginner Level • 8 hours to complete • Flexible Schedule

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

Skills You'll Gain

Threat Detection
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Cyber Attacks
Continuous Improvement Process
Security Management
Cybersecurity
Threat Management
Vulnerability Assessments
Vulnerability Management
Cyber Security Policies
Network Security
Firewall
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Cyber Security Strategy
Security Controls
Cyber Governance

Shareable Certificate

Earn a shareable certificate to add to your LinkedIn profile

Outcomes

  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 7 modules in this course

This is an overview of the learning objectives for the course.

Learning Objectives for Introduction to Cybersecurity Module

Learning objectives for Threats to Cybersecurity

Learning objectives for Managing Vulnerabilities in Information Assets module

Learning Objectives for Managing Vulnerabilities in Information Assets Module