Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business

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Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business

This course is part of Cybersecurity for Business Specialization

Instructor: Greg Williams

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Skills you'll gain

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Assessments

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Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

The world runs computers. From small to large businesses, from the CEO down to level 1 support staff, everyone uses computers. This course is designed to give you a practical perspective on computer security. This course approaches computer security in a way that anyone can understand. Ever wonder how your bank website is secure when you connect to it? Wonder how other business owners secure their network? Wonder how large data breaches happen? This is practical computer security. It will help you answer the question – what should I focus on?

Understand the basics of computer security for business

What's included

6 videos4 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 69 minutes

Welcome!8 minutes
About the Instructor9 minutes
Introduction to Practical Computer Security10 minutes
Computer Security Key Definitions14 minutes
The Computer Security Environment Today12 minutes
Security Frameworks15 minutes

4 readingsTotal 35 minutes

Get help and meet other learners. Join your Community!5 minutes
Glossary of Computer Security Terms10 minutes
Security Frameworks10 minutes
Lecture Slides10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Practice Quiz - Week 130 minutes
Week 1: Practical Computer Security30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

What do you think is one of the biggest problems with security today?10 minutes

Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability are the cornerstones of security. Do you know how they apply?

What's included

4 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

4 videosTotal 47 minutes

Confidentiality13 minutes
Integrity11 minutes
Availability11 minutes
Where will I use this? Practical application of principles12 minutes

2 readingsTotal 35 minutes

Home Depot data breach25 minutes
Lecture Slides10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Practice Quiz - Week 230 minutes
Week 2 - CIA Triad30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Which one?10 minutes

Risk in business is inevitable. You will explore what risk means and how to assess it

What's included

3 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

3 videosTotal 36 minutes

What is Risk13 minutes
Risk Assessment9 minutes
Risk Frameworks14 minutes

2 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Risk Framework - Required Reading30 minutes
Lecture Slides10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Practice Quiz - Week 330 minutes
Week 3 - How Do We Protect Information?30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

How do you assess risk?10 minutes

Often times we may not know how to assess our security daily. We may think we are secure when we may not be. This module covers some of the tools, ports, and protocols used in everyday computing to remain secure.

What's included

4 videos4 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

4 videosTotal 52 minutes

Public Key Infrastructure10 minutes
Ports and Protocols18 minutes
Message Authentication10 minutes
Practical Application of Hashing13 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Benefits of PKI10 minutes
Cryptography10 minutes
Digital Encryption Applied - Cryptocurrency - Optional10 minutes
Lecture Slides10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Practice Quiz - Week 430 minutes
Week 4 - Daily Security30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Encryption10 minutes

This is the course project. You will assess attack surfaces and risk based off of the attack surfaces. This will sum up what you have worked on throughout the course.

What's included

1 video1 peer review

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Instructor

Greg Williams

University of Colorado System

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