Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials
Completed by William Davis
September 14, 2025
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: Security Controls
- Category: Cyber Security Policies
- Category: Continuous Monitoring
- Category: Vulnerability Management
- Category: Network Security
- Category: Business Continuity
- Category: Cloud Security
- Category: Disaster Recovery
- Category: Business Continuity Planning
- Category: Cyber Attacks
- Category: Endpoint Security
- Category: Vulnerability Assessments
