This course introduces a series of advanced and current topics in cyber security, many of which are especially relevant in modern enterprise and infrastructure settings. The basics of enterprise compliance frameworks are provided with introduction to NIST and PCI. Hybrid cloud architectures are shown to provide an opportunity to fix many of the security weaknesses in modern perimeter local area networks.
This course is part of the Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization
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Approx. 15 hours to complete
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Intermediate Level
Approx. 15 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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New York University
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Security Awareness, Compliance, Assessments, and Risk
This module includes an introduction to many practical aspects of modern enterprise security including awareness, compliance, assessments, and risk management.
4 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 66 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Hybrid Cloud Security
This module provides students with an introduction to the cyber security implications of the enterprise shifting to a hybrid cloud computing model.
3 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 56 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
4 hours to complete
Blockchain, Anonymity, and Critical Infrastructure Protection
This module introduces several advanced topics in cyber security ranging from blockchain usage, user anonymity, and critical infrastructure protection.
4 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 77 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
4 hours to complete
Mobility Security and Deception
This module introduces several advanced topics in cyber security including mobility security and deception – and includes suggestions on career planning for future cyber professionals.
4 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 47 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes
Reviews
- 5 stars76.21%
- 4 stars19.71%
- 3 stars3.25%
- 2 stars0.40%
- 1 star0.40%
TOP REVIEWS FROM ENTERPRISE AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY
by DRMay 29, 2018
This course provided a great overview, and helped me to understand basic information about many of the items involved in an overall cyber security program.
by ARNov 22, 2021
Good theoretical course for beginners. Needs a bit improvement in the assessment questions and language.
by ABSep 24, 2021
This course is very informative and effective for the ones whishing to pursue their careers in Cybersecurity.
by DMJul 5, 2020
Great course to provide a framework for students to understand Enterprise and Infrastructure security that is relevant in this modern world. I think the topics on cloud was the most useful.
About the Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization
Introduction to Cyber Security was designed to help learners develop a deeper understanding of modern information and system protection technology and methods. The learning outcome is simple: We hope learners will develop a lifelong passion and appreciation for cyber security, which we are certain will help in future endeavors. Students, developers, managers, engineers, and even private citizens will benefit from this learning experience. Special customized interviews with industry partners were included to help connect the cyber security concepts to live business experiences.
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