Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials
Completed by Nokutenda Madawo
February 15, 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: Continuous Monitoring
- Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Category: Disaster Recovery
- Category: Business Continuity
- Category: Cloud Security
- Category: Vulnerability Management
- Category: Network Security
- Category: Endpoint Security
- Category: Security Controls
- Category: Cyber Security Policies
- Category: Threat Management
- Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
