Gain a stronger understanding of cybersecurity

Online Self-Paced Course

Introduction to Cybersecurity Concepts and Practices is intended for adult professionals who may be entertaining a career in cybersecurity or are looking to enhance their current career skills with a stronger understanding of cybersecurity. The course provides a wide array of topics pertinent to the modern workplace. It outlines broad concepts such as cryptography, cloud computing, and malware and then provides the resources to apply these concepts in present-day areas, such as networking, incident management, and authentication.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand how cybersecurity maps to the goals of confidentiality, integrity, and availability
  • Describe how technologies like cryptography assist in the objectives of cybersecurity
  • Identify the characteristics of cloud-computing and how it impacts security considerations
  • Explain how physical security relates to cybersecurity
  • Develop the components of a security awareness program
  • Identify the different means of achieving authentication and their strengths and weaknesses
  • Define data classification and its role in securing critical information
  • Describe technologies used by networking to detect and prevent attacks
  • Distinguish the threats specific to mobile platforms
  • Understand the next steps for pursuing a career in cybersecurity

Important Notes

  • Rating 100%
  • Estimated time to complete: 5 hours
  • This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.
  • Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.

Credits:

IACET CEUs: 0.5 (Contact Hours: 5 hours)

PMI PDUs: 5 (Power Skills: 1.5, Business Acumen: 1.5, Ways of Working: 2)

ATD CI Credits: 5

HRCI Credits: 5

SHRM PDCs: 5

Key Features

  1. Mobile-friendly
  2. Audio-enabled
  3. Badge and credit-awarding
  4. Fully accessible
  5. Games & Flashcards
  6. Expert-supported
  7. Video content

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