Kennesaw State University

The Foundations of Cybersecurity

Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP

Instructors: Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

(664 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 8 hours
Learn at your own pace
98%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • 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

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24 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 7 modules in this course

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1 video

Learning Objectives for Introduction to Cybersecurity Module

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5 videos2 readings4 assignments

Learning objectives for Threats to Cybersecurity

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6 videos1 reading5 assignments

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6 videos1 reading5 assignments

Learning objectives for Managing Vulnerabilities in Information Assets module

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6 videos1 reading5 assignments

Learning Objectives for Managing Vulnerabilities in Information Assets Module

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5 videos1 reading4 assignments

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1 video1 assignment

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4.8 (265 ratings)
Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
Kennesaw State University
19 Courses131,420 learners
Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP
Kennesaw State University
19 Courses131,420 learners

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