Cybersecurity and the X-Factor

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Approx. 12 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn about cybersecurity and the X-factor, an approach that focuses on the human element of security. Gain practical skills to identify and respond to security incidents, and understand the importance of communication and collaboration in cybersecurity.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the X-factor approach and its relevance in cybersecurity
  • Learn how to identify and respond to security incidents
  • Gain practical skills in communication and collaboration for cybersecurity

Related Topics for further study


Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the role of the X-factor in cybersecurity
  • Identify and respond to security incidents
  • Develop communication and collaboration skills for cybersecurity

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Familiarity with basic cybersecurity concepts
  • Access to a computer with internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Self-paced
  • Online
  • Video lectures
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Real-world case studies

Similar Courses

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Applied Cybersecurity
  • Cybersecurity for Business

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Bruce Schneier
  • Mikko Hyppönen
  • Eva Galperin

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Description

What is the X-Factor? In Cybersecurity, the X-Factor related to unknown and unpredictable human behavior within and outside of your organization. “No one really knows why humans do what they do”, (David K. Reynolds), and because of this organizations can be unprepared for malicious, untrained, or even best intentioned behavior that can cause alarm and sometimes irreparable harm.

Outline

  • Introduction to the X-Factor
  • Course Overview video
  • Security and Employee Compliance
  • Industry Q&A: Security and End Users
  • Pulling it together
  • Learning Objectives
  • MISQ Executive: Information Security Management Overview
  • Phishing Attacks Hurt Convenience Of Online Banking In The Workplace
  • 3 things every CISO should know
  • Shadow IT: Mitigating Security Risks
  • Introduction to the X-Factor Quiz
  • Security Education: Training & Awareness
  • Introduction to SETA and training
  • Industry Q&A: SETA in Real Life
  • Industry Q&A: Customers and Security Training
  • Pulling it together
  • Learning Objectives
  • Security Education, Training and Awareness
  • Training
  • Making Security Awareness Work
  • SETA Practice Quiz
  • Security Education: Training and Awareness Quiz
  • Reasons Why Traditional Training Efforts Fail
  • Overview: Habits and Vulnerabilities
  • Employee Habits, Errors, and Security Breaches
  • Habituation: What is it?
  • Pulling it together
  • Learning Objectives
  • Why Do Cybersecurity Awareness Campaigns Fail?
  • The Impact of Past Behavior
  • How Does Behavior Become Habitual?
  • Global Threat Report
  • Why Do Cybersecurity Awareness Campaigns Fail Quiz
  • Test Your Knowledge!
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Threat Intelligence: Planning for attacks
  • Industry Q&A: Threat Intelligence
  • Pulling it together
  • Learning Objectives
  • What is threat intelligence?
  • Rise of Hacktivism
  • Cyber Insurance
  • Protecting yourself from Ransomware
  • Ransomware
  • Practice quiz: Test your threat intelligence!
  • Test your knowledge of threat intelligence

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the latest trends in cybersecurity and learn how to protect yourself and your organization from cyber threats. This course has garnered positive reviews for its practical approach to cybersecurity and the X-factor that sets it apart from other courses.

Pros from User Reviews

  • The course covers a wide range of cybersecurity topics, from basic to advanced.
  • The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging, making the course enjoyable to watch.
  • The course offers practical tips and advice that can be applied in real-life situations.

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic and not challenging enough.
  • The course can be a bit repetitive at times.
  • The course may not be suitable for those with advanced knowledge of cybersecurity.
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Approx. 12 hours to complete
Dr. Humayun Zafar, CEH, CISM, CRISC, PCIP, Dr. Traci Carte, Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP, Andy Green, Ph.D., Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP
University System of Georgia
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