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.
After completing this course, a learner will be able to:
● Define key concepts and terminology in Cybersecurity
● Identify threats to cybersecurity
● Identify strategies to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in information assets
● Identify the systemic components (including personnel) necessary for an effective cybersecurity program
Status: Cyber Attacks
Cyber Attacks
Status: Cyber Security Strategy
Cyber Security Strategy
Beginner·Course·9 hours
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5.0
·Reviewed Nov 2, 2020
this course covers the foundations of cybersecurity, including threats and vulnerabilities as well as the tools, technologies, and strategies used to manage it.
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 3, 2020
Great intro to what cyber security is. The talking was quite robotic but its was presented in an understandable way. This course is a great starting point.
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 19, 2021
Great learning, easy to understand delivery and details. Learned and refreshed lots of concepts. Thank you.
4.0
·Reviewed Jul 24, 2020
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.
4.0
·Reviewed Jan 15, 2021
A solid foundation course that covers a lot of base topics but week 6 gets hard to keep track of with policies, Standard, Guidelines and procedures
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 3, 2021
The course covers the basic and the important points both . Easy to understand and good for beginners.
4.0
·Reviewed Nov 28, 2020
it was nice learning journey with coursera and i would like to say good foundation for Cybersecurity
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 13, 2021
The course is clear with a good structure, the lectures and videos are easy to follow and the advanced is a first step of five courses, but the knowledge get into your mind with context
4.0
·Reviewed Feb 13, 2021
thoroughly enjoyed course......I recommend this course for all beginners seeking an introductory level experience in the field of Cybersecurity.........
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 14, 2020
A comprehensive introduction to the course. The quiz would benefit from not reusing the same questions.
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 19, 2022
I had a great experience studying Cybersecurity with Coursera. It's a really nie course and it cover the majority topics about cyber. Thank you!
5.0
·Reviewed May 31, 2024
Thanks for this great program and the good opportunity being given to me I appreciate and tell me Federal government for this kind gesture
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Dhanu
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 18, 2021
Great Foundation intro to cybersecurity. provided great knowledge about cyber security and inspiring to go deep into this fascinating world of cyber security. thank you!
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Karl
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 5, 2020
This is a great basic course for those without a lot of technical knowledge. It gives a good overview of cybersecurity practices in a large or medium-size organization.
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Ajit
4.0
·Reviewed Jul 24, 2020
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.
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usmandahiru
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 3, 2020
this course covers the foundations of cybersecurity, including threats and vulnerabilities as well as the tools, technologies, and strategies used to manage it.
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Abdullah
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 3, 2020
Really very good for the biginners to get started with the cybersecurity.
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Robert
4.0
·Reviewed Oct 22, 2020
Compared to most courses on COURSERA the content was well organized and easy to follow. The quizzes ensure you have a grasp of the knowledge and actually reinforce some good knowledge that otherwise may not have been retained. I recommend this course for a beginner in the field.
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Angelica
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 2, 2021
The course is very beginner friendly. I am not a very computer minded person, but studying this course made it possible for me to understand these terms. Thank You.
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Caroline
3.0
·Reviewed Oct 26, 2020
Cybersecurity basics in a nutshell and very easy to comprehend.
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SARAH
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 3, 2020
The course is wonderful, gives a deep knowledge about foundations of cybersecurity. Thank you
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Christopher
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 27, 2020
It was an intensive but informative course!
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Minor
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 22, 2020
Excellent Content and explication
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Amelia
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 7, 2020
great, inspiring and update
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Aung
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 20, 2020
Nice for beginners
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Ankitkumar
4.0
·Reviewed Jul 14, 2020
It is a good course. I learner about this course.
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Jessica
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 3, 2020
Great intro to what cyber security is. The talking was quite robotic but its was presented in an understandable way. This course is a great starting point.
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Mohamed
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 3, 2020
am highly and deeply apreciating to Coursera for your best course preparation and exactly best of your coursera website development
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Asad
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 20, 2021
Great learning, easy to understand delivery and details. Learned and refreshed lots of concepts. Thank you.
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Mark
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 26, 2020
Thank you very. This is very helpful to me, I learned a lot from this course on cybersecurity
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Jermaine
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 8, 2020
Very Straight Forward! Learned so much with in a month and great to add to my business.
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Cherelle
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 30, 2020
Basic. Easy to understand. Good for those who have 0 knowledge on cybersecurity.