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Information Security: Context and Introduction

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Course Summary

This course teaches students about the fundamentals of information security and data protection. It provides an introduction to key concepts and principles of information security, including risk management, cryptography, and network security.

Key Learning Points

Learn the principles and concepts of information security and data protection
Understand the risks and threats to information security
Discover the best practices for securing networks and systems

Learning Outcomes

Understand the basic principles and concepts of information security
Identify and analyze risks and threats to information security
Develop effective strategies and best practices for securing networks and systems

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of computer systems and networks
Familiarity with programming concepts

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures and quizzes
Estimated completion time: 21 hours

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Introduction to Cybersecurity
Cryptography and Information Security

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Security Technologist
Cryptographer

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Description

In this course you will explore information security through some introductory material and gain an appreciation of the scope and context around the subject. This includes a brief introduction to cryptography, security management and network and computer security that allows you to begin the journey into the study of information security and develop your appreciation of some key information security concepts.

The course concludes with a discussion around a simple model of the information security industry and explores skills, knowledge and roles so that you can determine and analyse potential career opportunities in this developing profession and consider how you may need to develop personally to attain your career goals. After completing the course you will have gained an awareness of key information security principles regarding information, confidentiality, integrity and availability. You will be able to explain some of the key aspects of information risk and security management, in addition, summarise some of the key aspects in computer and network security, including some appreciation of threats, attacks, exploits and vulnerabilities. You will also gain an awareness of some of the skills, knowledge and roles/careers opportunities within the information security industry.

Outline

Introduction to Information Security
What is Information Security?
The CIA Triad: Confidentiality Integrity and Availability
A brief Introduction to the RMIAS model
An introduction to knowledge areas in Information Security
An overview
Information Security - What's that?
It's not just IT
A more comprehensive security model
A brief introduction to cyber security knowledge areas
Information and security
Questions around the CIA Triad
Derived from the RMIAS
End of week test

Introduction to Cryptography
Introduction
This video reviews the physical world security services that we need to replicate in cyberspace.
This video introduces the core information security services and tools provided by cryptography.
This video explains some core cryptographic concepts and introduces two different types of cryptography.
This video discusses potential points of weakness in any system using cryptography.
This video discusses how different types of cryptography are used in `real-world' applications.
This video explains why control of cryptography presents society with a dilemma.
Summary
Everyday Cryptography 1.1.1 and 1.1.2
Everyday Cryptography 1.3
Everyday Cryptography 1.5.3
Will superfast ‘quantum’ computers mean the end of unbreakable encryption?
Everyday Cryptography 5.1.1 and 5.1.2
Cryptography Wars
Why cryptography?
The cryptographic toolkit
Algorithms and keys
Breaking cryptosystems
Use of cryptography
The cryptography dilemma

Network and Computer Security
Introduction
Computer Networks and Information
Network Security Protocols
Threats
Network Security Systems
Kinds of data
Authentication and Authorisation
Access Control
System Vulnerabilities
System Security Tools
Information and Networks
Threats and Information
Networks
Network Security Protocols
Threats
Network Security Systems
Kinds of Data
Authentication and Authorisation
Access Control
System Vulnerabilities

Security Management
Why Security Management?
The ISO27000 Family
Security Policies
Security Controls
The Risk Management Process
Risk Assessment
Regulations and legal frameworks
Incident Management
Chapter: Introduction to Information Security and ISO27001
Risk Management and Assessment
Laws affecting Information Security
ISO 27001
Security Policies
Security Controls
Risk Management
Risk Assessment
Law and Regulations
Incident Management

The Cyber Security Industry and Careers
Building the information security industry model
The Producers
The Consumers
The enforcers and the adversaries
Introduction: roles and careers
Exploring roles and careers using the Inspired Careers website
Introducing SFIA
Professional bodies in the context of Information Security
A brief review
briefing for week 5
Introduction
Basic elements in our model
More about producers and products
More about the consumers
Wrapping up the model
Careers in information Security
Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA)
A brief overview of professional bodies in the information security industry
Review questions
The information security industry model
Professional and ethical considerations

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the world of information security with Coursera's Information Security and Risk Management course. Students rave about the course's comprehensive coverage of the topic, practical exercises, and engaging lectures. The course has received high praise for its ability to translate complex concepts into easily digestible information.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course's ability to translate complex concepts into easily digestible information.

Pros from User Reviews

Comprehensive coverage of information security
Practical exercises to reinforce learning
Engaging lectures that keep students interested
Expert instructors with real-world experience

Cons from User Reviews

Some users felt that the course was too basic for their needs
The course may not be suitable for those with advanced knowledge of information security
Some users felt that the course lacked depth in certain areas
The course may not be challenging enough for experienced professionals

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