Course Summary
This course covers key concepts in cyber security, including threat actors, vulnerabilities, risk management, and incident response. Students will learn how to protect against cyber attacks and develop a comprehensive security strategy.Key Learning Points
- Learn from real-world case studies and industry experts
- Gain practical skills in threat assessment and incident response
- Develop a thorough understanding of cyber security principles
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of cyber security principles
- Learn how to assess and respond to cyber threats
- Develop practical skills in risk management and incident response
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of computer networks
- Familiarity with operating systems and software applications
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures with quizzes and assignments
- Real-world case studies and practical exercises
Similar Courses
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyber Attacks
- Applied Cryptography
Related Education Paths
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- CompTIA Security+
Notable People in This Field
- Bruce Schneier
- Eva Galperin
- Mikko Hypponen
Related Books
Description
This course is designed to introduce students, working professionals and the community to the exciting field of cybersecurity. Throughout the MOOC, participants will engage in community discourse and online interaction. Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity and its domains. They will engage with expertly produced videos, gain insight from industry experts, participate in knowledge assessments, practice assessing their environmental awareness, and gain access to materials that address governance and risk management, compliance, business continuity and disaster recovery, cryptography, software development security, access control, network security, security architecture, security operations, and physical and environmental security. Learning will be assessed using strategies aligned to knowledge and understanding.
Outline
- Welcome and Course Overview
- Welcome to "Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains"
- The Importance of Cybersecurity
- Welcome to the Course
- Meet the Instructor
- Course Objectives
- Test Your Existing Knowledge
- Introduction to Security, Access Control, and Software Development Security
- Module Overview
- Introduction to Security
- Access Control
- Software Development Security
- Module Readings
- Introduction to Security, Access Control, and Software Development Security Quiz
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning and Cryptography
- Module Overview
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
- Cryptography
- Module Readings
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning and Cryptography Quiz
- Information Security Governance and Risk Management & Legal, Regulations, Investigations, and Compliance
- Module Overview
- Information Security Governance and Risk Management
- Legal, Regulations, Investigations, and Compliance
- Module Readings
- Information Security Governance and Risk Management & Legal, Regulations, Investigations, and Compliance Quiz
- Operations Security & Physical and Environmental Security
- Module Overview
- Operations Security
- Physical and Environmental Security
- Module Readings
- Operations Security & Physical and Environmental Security Quiz
- Security Architecture and Design & Telecommunications and Network Security
- Module Overview
- Security Architecture and Design
- Telecommunications and Network Security
- Module Readings
- TEDx Talk - Pablos Holman
- Security Architecture and Design & Telecommunications and Network Security Quiz
- Course Certificate Final Exam
- Receive Undergraduate Course Credit at Kennesaw State University
- Receiving Credit Overview
Summary of User Reviews
This cyber security course was well-received by students. It covers a variety of topics and is taught by knowledgeable instructors. Many students found the hands-on projects to be particularly helpful.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Hands-on projectsPros from User Reviews
- Covers a wide range of topics
- Instructors are knowledgeable and engaging
- Real-world examples and scenarios are used throughout the course
- Hands-on projects provide valuable experience
- Course is well-structured and easy to follow
Cons from User Reviews
- Some students found the course material to be too basic
- Course may not be challenging enough for advanced learners
- Technical issues with the online platform were reported by some students
- Course may not be suitable for those with no prior experience in cyber security
- Some students found the pace of the course to be too slow
Dr. Humayun Zafar, CEH, CISM, CRISC, PCIP
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