The Foundations of Cybersecurity

The Foundations of Cybersecurity

This course is part of Managing Cybersecurity Specialization

Instructors: Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP

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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24 assignments

Taught in English

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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.

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

What's included

1 video

Learning Objectives for Introduction to Cybersecurity Module

What's included

5 videos2 readings4 assignments

5 videosTotal 28 minutes

The Definition of Cybersecurity0 minutesPreview module
The Definition of Cybersecurity (Lecture 1.1.1)7 minutes
Key Concepts in Cybersecurity - Part 1 (Lecture 1.1.2)8 minutes
Key Concepts in Cybersecurity - Part 2 (Lecture 1.1.3)11 minutes
Wrap-up for Introduction to Cybersecurity0 minutes

2 readingsTotal 15 minutes

The CIA Triad10 minutes
Get help and meet other learners. Join your Community!5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 25 minutes

The Definition of Cybersecurity (Quiz 1.1.1)5 minutes
Quiz for Introduction to Cybersecurity Module10 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 videosTotal 50 minutes

Threats to Cybersecurity1 minutePreview module
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-up0 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Threats to Cybersecurity10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes

Threats to Cybersecurity - Module Quiz20 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 videosTotal 37 minutes

Security Technologies0 minutesPreview module
Access Control (Lecture 1.3.1)12 minutes
Firewalls (Lecture 1.3.2)11 minutes
Intrusion Detection andPrevention Systems (Lecture 1.3.3)8 minutes
Virtual Private Networks (Lecture 1.3.4)4 minutes
Wrap-up for Security Technologies0 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Protection Mechanisms10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 25 minutes

Security Technologies Module20 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 videosTotal 48 minutes

Vulnerabilities in Information Assets1 minutePreview module
Understanding Vulnerabilities and Vulnerability Assessment (Lesson 1.4.1)13 minutes
Vulnerability Assessment: Tools and Techniques (Lesson 1.4.2)13 minutes
Vulnerability Remediation Strategies (Lesson 1.4.3)8 minutes
Configuration and Change Management in Vulnerability Assessment (Lesson 1.4.4)10 minutes
Wrap-up for Managing Vulnerabilities0 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Scanning and Analysis Tools10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 35 minutes

for module Managing Vulnerabilities in Information Assets20 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 videosTotal 33 minutes

Understanding the Cybersecurity Program0 minutesPreview module
The Cybersecurity Personnel and the Security Department (Lecture 1.5.1)12 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, Explained0 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Policies, Standards, and Practices10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 35 minutes

for module The Cybersecurity Program20 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

Instructors

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Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP

Kennesaw State University

19 Courses134,084 learners

Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP

Kennesaw State University

19 Courses134,084 learners

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Reviewed on Sep 5, 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.

Reviewed on Jun 1, 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

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2020

Good foundational course at the right pace. Noticed several mistakes (incorrect choices marked correct) in the final quiz! I hope the instructors are able to correct these small errors.

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