Cybersecurity Essentials 1.1

The Cybersecurity Essentials 1.1 course prepares students to continue their education in more advanced security courses. This exploratory course contains eight chapters that explain why cybersecurity is needed, the kinds of tools used to combat a cybersecurity threat, and the growing opportunities for careers in this exciting field.

Course Outline

Chapter 1: Cybersecurity - A World of Experts and Criminals

Chapter 2: The Cybersecurity Cube

Chapter 3: Cybersecurity Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks

Chapter 4: The Art of Protecting Secrets

Chapter 5: The Art of Ensuring Integrity

Chapter 6: The Five Nines Concept

Chapter 7: Protecting a Cybersecurity Domain

Chapter 8: Becoming a Cybersecurity Specialist