This course is intended to give participants a broad understanding of cybersecurity,leave them with actionable information, and enable them to understand and supportcybersecurity incidents and investments.When completing this course, participants will understand the current cybersecuritylandscape and practical strategies for protecting organizational and personal digitalassets. They will be able to recognize common threats, implement fundamental defenses,and contribute to a culture of cybersecurity within their organizations
Learning Outcomes
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.
Target Audience
Everyone
Required Prior Knowledge
None
Learning Methods
Hands-on activities, mini-projects, and cybersecurity tool exploration
Computing Requirements
Participants should have access to a laptop and an internet connection
$2,800
