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Information Systems Security

Information Systems Security

This course is part of Business Information Systems Fundamentals Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 hours to complete

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Learn at your own pace

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This course is part of the Business Information Systems Fundamentals Specialization

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There is 1 module in this course

This course delves into the critical topic of information systems security. You will explore the strategies, protocols, and technologies safeguarding digital assets from threats. You will also learn about the layers of defense, from network security to encryption and access control, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. This module uncovers the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats and best practices for proactive risk mitigation in an interconnected world.

This course delves into the critical topic of information systems security. You will explore the strategies, protocols, and technologies safeguarding digital assets from threats. You will also learn about the layers of defense, from network security to encryption and access control, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. This course uncovers the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats and best practices for proactive risk mitigation in an interconnected world.

What's included

1 video2 assignments4 app items4 plugins

1 videoTotal 3 minutes

Video: Security Information Systems: Access Control3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Practice Quiz30 minutes
Graded Quiz30 minutes

4 app itemsTotal 95 minutes

Reading: Cybersecurity Risks and Threats pp.368-38230 minutes
Reading: Safeguards to Protect Against Cybersecurity Threats pp.383-39625 minutes
Reading: Data Breaches pp.397-40315 minutes
Reading: Looking Ahead pp.404-41525 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Security Threat/Loss Scenario5 minutes
Interactive: Personal Security Safeguards5 minutes
Interactive: Security Safeguards5 minutes
Interactive: Response to Security Incidents5 minutes

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