In order to manage the cybersecurity function business, you must first understand its language and its environment. This course covers the foundations of cybersecurity, including threats and vulnerabilities as well as the tools, technologies, and strategies used to manage it.
This course is part of the Managing Cybersecurity Specialization
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About this Course
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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 will gain
- Security vulnerabilities and treatments
- Threats to cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity terminology
- cybersecurity program elements
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Welcome to The Foundations of Cybersecurity (Course 1)
Introduction to Cybersecurity (Module 1.1)
Threats to Cybersecurity (Module 1.2)
Security Technologies (Module 1.3)
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- 5 stars80.82%
- 4 stars16.35%
- 3 stars2.25%
- 1 star0.56%
TOP REVIEWS FROM THE FOUNDATIONS OF CYBERSECURITY
Good foundational course at the right pace. Noticed several mistakes (incorrect choices marked correct) in the final quiz! I hope the instructors are able to correct these small errors.
A comprehensive introduction to the course. The quiz would benefit from not reusing the same questions.
Great learning, easy to understand delivery and details. Learned and refreshed lots of concepts. Thank you.
Quizzes were fantastic and Good for anyone who wants to know the overall strategy for a successful cybersecurity program.
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