Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials
Completed by Ashley Abercrombie
February 10, 2026
9 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Understand core cybersecurity terms, acronyms, concepts, and controls to be able to communicate about cybersecurity with confidence
Evaluate cybersecurity scenarios for better decision making
Analyze threats and risks within an organization’s landscape
Recognize various cybersecurity technologies, including: firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection systems, antivirus/anti-malware, and many more
Skills you will gain
- Category: Cloud Security
- Category: Threat Management
- Category: Vulnerability Management
- Category: Network Security
- Category: Business Continuity
- Category: Cyber Security Policies
- Category: Continuous Monitoring
- Category: Endpoint Security
- Category: Disaster Recovery
- Category: Business Continuity Planning
- Category: Cyber Attacks
- Category: Vulnerability Assessments
