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  • Course 1 of 5 in the Managing Cybersecurity Specialization
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  • 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

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Curriculum

Welcome to The Foundations of Cybersecurity (Course 1)

Welcome

Introduction to Cybersecurity (Module 1.1)

The Definition of Cybersecurity

The Definition of Cybersecurity (Lecture 1.1.1)

Key Concepts in Cybersecurity - Part 1 (Lecture 1.1.2)

Key Concepts in Cybersecurity - Part 2 (Lecture 1.1.3)

Wrap-up for Introduction to Cybersecurity

The CIA Triad

The Definition of Cybersecurity (Quiz 1.1.1)

Key Concepts in Cybersecurity - Part 1 (Quiz 1.1.2)

Key Concepts in Cybersecurity - Part 2 (Quiz 1.1.3)

Quiz for Introduction to Cybersecurity Module

Threats to Cybersecurity (Module 1.2)

Threats to Cybersecurity

Compromises to IP, Deviations in QoS, & Espionage or Trespass (Lecture 1.2.1)

Forces of Nature, Human Error or Failure & Information Extortion (Lecture 1.2.2)

Sabotage or Vandalism, Software Attacks & Technical Hardware Failures (Lesson 1.2.3)

Technical Hardware Failure, Technical Software Failure, Technological Obsolescence, and Theft (Lesson 1.2.4)

Threats to Cybersecurity Wrap-up

Threats to Cybersecurity

Compromises to IP, Deviations in QoS, & Espionage or Trespass (Quiz 1.2.1)

Forces of Nature, Human Error or Failure & Information Extortion (Quiz 1.2.2)

Sabotage or vandalism, Software attacks & Technical hardware failures (Quiz 1.2.3)

Technical Hardware Failure, Technical Software Failure, Technological Obsolescence, and Theft (Quiz1.2.4)

Threats to Cybersecurity - Module Quiz

Security Technologies (Module 1.3)

Security Technologies

Access Control (Lecture 1.3.1)

Firewalls (Lecture 1.3.2)

Intrusion Detection andPrevention Systems (Lecture 1.3.3)

Virtual Private Networks (Lecture 1.3.4)

Wrap-up for Security Technologies

Protection Mechanisms

Access Control (Quiz 1.3.1)

Firewalls (Quiz 1.3.2)

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (Quiz 1.3.3)

Virtual Private Networks (Quiz 1.3.4)

Security Technologies Module

Managing Vulnerabilities in Information Assets (Module 1.4)

Vulnerabilities in Information Assets

Understanding Vulnerabilities and Vulnerability Assessment (Lesson 1.4.1)

Vulnerability Assessment: Tools and Techniques (Lesson 1.4.2)

Vulnerability Remediation Strategies (Lesson 1.4.3)

Configuration and Change Management in Vulnerability Assessment (Lesson 1.4.4)

Wrap-up for Managing Vulnerabilities

Scanning and Analysis Tools

Understanding Vulnerabilities and Vulnerability Assessment (Quiz 1.4.1)

Vulnerability Assessment: Tools and Techniques (Quiz 1.4.2)

Vulnerability Remediation Strategies (Quiz 1.4.3)

Configuration and Change Management in Vulnerability Assessment (Quiz 1.4.4)

for module Managing Vulnerabilities in Information Assets

Understanding the Cybersecurity Program (Module 1.5)

Understanding the Cybersecurity Program

The Cybersecurity Personnel and the Security Department (Lecture 1.5.1)

Cybersecurity Programs: Policies, Guidelines and Standards (Lesson 1.5.2)

Cybersecurity Programs: Continuous Improvement Programs (Lesson 1.5.3)

The Cybersecurity Program, Explained

Policies, Standards, and Practices

The Cybersecurity Personnel and the Security Department (Quiz 1.5.1)

Cybersecurity Programs: Policies, Guidelines and Standards (Quiz 1.5.2)

Cybersecurity Programs: Continuous Improvement Programs (Quiz 1.5.3)

for module The Cybersecurity Program

Wrap-up for The Foundations of Cybersecurity

The Foundations of Cybersecurity

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