Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the current cybersecurity environment, including common threats and their potential impacts on business operations.

• Identify prevalent attack vectors, such as phishing and ransomware, and understand the attacker tactics. Understand basic cybersecurity defenses, including firewalls, antivirus, encryption, and access controls, as part of a layered security approach.

• Define and assess incident response plans and business continuity strategies to mitigate the effects of cyber incidents.

• Understand key cybersecurity regulations and standards and apply risk management principles to align security efforts with business objectives.

• Apply personal cyber hygiene practices to enhance online safety and reduce the risk of personal data breaches.

This course is designed for cybersecurity professionals, IT practitioners, and ethical hackers looking to deepen their expertise in web application security.It’s ideal for those who already have a foundational knowledge of networking and security and want to advance their skills in identifying, exploiting, andmitigating web-based vulnerabilities.

Whether you’re a penetration tester, security analyst, or IT manager, this course will provide practical tools and insights to help you defend against modern cyber threats targeting web applications.

• No prior AI or technical knowledge is required. The course is designed for non-technical managers looking to build foundational AI knowledge in the context of U.S. regulations and ethics.

Laptop or desktop computer with the following minimum specifications:

• Processor: Intel i5 or AMD equivalent

• RAM: 8 GB minimum (16 GB recommended)

• Storage: 256 GB SSD (500 GB recommended)

• Display: 13” or larger monitor (external monitor recommended)

• Internet connection: Stable broadband connection (10 Mbps or faster)