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The Foundations of Cybersecurity

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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9 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

726 reviews

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
9 hours to complete
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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Assessments

24 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Managing Cybersecurity Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 7 modules in this course

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

This is an overview of the learning objectives for the course.

What's included

1 video

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Welcome•1 minute

Learning Objectives for Introduction to Cybersecurity Module

What's included

5 videos2 readings4 assignments

5 videos•Total 28 minutes
  • The Definition of Cybersecurity•1 minute
  • The Definition of Cybersecurity (Lecture 1.1.1)•7 minutes
  • Key Concepts in Cybersecurity - Part 1 (Lecture 1.1.2)•9 minutes
  • Key Concepts in Cybersecurity - Part 2 (Lecture 1.1.3)•11 minutes
  • Wrap-up for Introduction to Cybersecurity•0 minutes
2 readings•Total 15 minutes
  • The CIA Triad•10 minutes
  • Get help and meet other learners. Join your Community!•5 minutes
4 assignments•Total 25 minutes
  • The Definition of Cybersecurity (Quiz 1.1.1)•5 minutes
  • Quiz for Introduction to Cybersecurity Module•10 minutes
  • Key Concepts in Cybersecurity - Part 1 (Quiz 1.1.2)•5 minutes
  • Key Concepts in Cybersecurity - Part 2 (Quiz 1.1.3)•5 minutes

Learning objectives for Threats to Cybersecurity

What's included

6 videos1 reading5 assignments

6 videos•Total 51 minutes
  • Threats to Cybersecurity•1 minute
  • Compromises to IP, Deviations in QoS, & Espionage or Trespass (Lecture 1.2.1)•13 minutes
  • Forces of Nature, Human Error or Failure & Information Extortion (Lecture 1.2.2)•12 minutes
  • Sabotage or Vandalism, Software Attacks & Technical Hardware Failures (Lesson 1.2.3)•12 minutes
  • Technical Hardware Failure, Technical Software Failure, Technological Obsolescence, and Theft (Lesson 1.2.4)•11 minutes
  • Threats to Cybersecurity Wrap-up•1 minute
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Threats to Cybersecurity•10 minutes
5 assignments•Total 40 minutes
  • Threats to Cybersecurity - Module Quiz•20 minutes
  • Compromises to IP, Deviations in QoS, & Espionage or Trespass (Quiz 1.2.1)•5 minutes
  • Forces of Nature, Human Error or Failure & Information Extortion (Quiz 1.2.2)•5 minutes
  • Sabotage or vandalism, Software attacks & Technical hardware failures (Quiz 1.2.3)•5 minutes
  • Technical Hardware Failure, Technical Software Failure, Technological Obsolescence, and Theft (Quiz1.2.4)•5 minutes

What's included

6 videos1 reading5 assignments

6 videos•Total 38 minutes
  • Security Technologies•1 minute
  • Access Control (Lecture 1.3.1)•12 minutes
  • Firewalls (Lecture 1.3.2)•11 minutes
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (Lecture 1.3.3)•9 minutes
  • Virtual Private Networks (Lecture 1.3.4)•4 minutes
  • Wrap-up for Security Technologies•0 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Protection Mechanisms•10 minutes
5 assignments•Total 25 minutes
  • Security Technologies Module•20 minutes
  • Access Control (Quiz 1.3.1)•5 minutes
  • Firewalls (Quiz 1.3.2)•0 minutes
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (Quiz 1.3.3)•0 minutes
  • Virtual Private Networks (Quiz 1.3.4)•0 minutes

Learning objectives for Managing Vulnerabilities in Information Assets module

What's included

6 videos1 reading5 assignments

6 videos•Total 48 minutes
  • Vulnerabilities in Information Assets•1 minute
  • Understanding Vulnerabilities and Vulnerability Assessment (Lesson 1.4.1)•14 minutes
  • Vulnerability Assessment: Tools and Techniques (Lesson 1.4.2)•14 minutes
  • Vulnerability Remediation Strategies (Lesson 1.4.3)•9 minutes
  • Configuration and Change Management in Vulnerability Assessment (Lesson 1.4.4)•10 minutes
  • Wrap-up for Managing Vulnerabilities•1 minute
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Scanning and Analysis Tools•10 minutes
5 assignments•Total 35 minutes
  • for module Managing Vulnerabilities in Information Assets•20 minutes
  • Understanding Vulnerabilities and Vulnerability Assessment (Quiz 1.4.1)•0 minutes
  • Vulnerability Assessment: Tools and Techniques (Quiz 1.4.2)•5 minutes
  • Vulnerability Remediation Strategies (Quiz 1.4.3)•5 minutes
  • Configuration and Change Management in Vulnerability Assessment (Quiz 1.4.4)•5 minutes

Learning Objectives for Managing Vulnerabilities in Information Assets Module

What's included

5 videos1 reading4 assignments

5 videos•Total 34 minutes
  • Understanding the Cybersecurity Program•1 minute
  • The Cybersecurity Personnel and the Security Department (Lecture 1.5.1)•13 minutes
  • Cybersecurity Programs: Policies, Guidelines and Standards (Lesson 1.5.2)•10 minutes
  • Cybersecurity Programs: Continuous Improvement Programs (Lesson 1.5.3)•9 minutes
  • The Cybersecurity Program, Explained•1 minute
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Policies, Standards, and Practices•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 35 minutes
  • for module The Cybersecurity Program•20 minutes
  • The Cybersecurity Personnel and the Security Department (Quiz 1.5.1)•5 minutes
  • Cybersecurity Programs: Policies, Guidelines and Standards (Quiz 1.5.2)•5 minutes
  • Cybersecurity Programs: Continuous Improvement Programs (Quiz 1.5.3)•5 minutes

What's included

1 video1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • The Foundations of Cybersecurity•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 100 minutes
  • Completion Exam for Course The Foundations of Cybersecurity•100 minutes

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Reviewed on Sep 4, 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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Reviewed on 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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Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023

Learning about this as a newbie, this course really gave me the basics of cyber security and now I feel like I have the basic knowledge to dive further into the other courses. Great Job :)

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