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Introduction to Cybersecurity
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Essential Provider : Eric Jeffery 9 Lessons · 13m in English
Course Description
Every individual and every device connected to a cellular system or computer network is at risk of being compromised. Each of us has a responsibility to understand the risks associated with using networked devices and how to protect ourselves accordingly. This course covers the history of cybersecurity and identifies the types of people who carry out cyberattacks, how they do what they do, and what we can do to thwart them.
What You'll Learn
- Trace the history of cybersecurity and how the field developed
- Identify the types of people who carry out cyberattacks and how they operate
- Explain what a network is and how a network operates
- Recognize the devices at risk and the methods used to obtain information
- Describe how access is gained through hacking
- Apply encryption and authentication to help protect networked devices
Key Takeaways
- Every individual and every device connected to a cellular system or computer network is at risk of being compromised.
- Each person has a responsibility to understand the risks of using networked devices and how to protect themselves accordingly.
- The course covers the history of cybersecurity and identifies the types of people who carry out cyberattacks, how they do it, and how to thwart them.
- Encryption and authentication are covered as means of protecting information and devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for anyone who uses networked devices, since every individual and every device connected to a cellular system or computer network is at risk of being compromised, and each of us has a responsibility to understand and protect against those risks.
What does this course cover?
It covers the history of cybersecurity and identifies the types of people who carry out cyberattacks, how they do what they do, and what we can do to thwart them. Lessons include What is a Network?, How Does a Network Operate?, Devices at Risk, Methods of Obtaining Information, Gaining Access Through Hacking, Encryption, and Authentication.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course develops skills in Cyber Risk, Cyber Security, Cyber Security Management, Cybersecurity Compliance, Information Technology Security Fundamentals, and Network Security.
Does the course explain how cyberattacks happen?
Yes. It identifies the types of people who carry out cyberattacks and how they do what they do, including methods of obtaining information and gaining access through hacking.
