Cybersecurity is an essential business skill for the evolving workplace. For-profit companies, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations all need technologically proficient, business-savvy information technology security professionals. In this Specialization, you will learn about a variety of processes for protecting business assets through policy, education and training, and technology best practices. You’ll develop an awareness of the risks and cyber threats or attacks associated with modern information usage, and explore key technical and managerial topics required for a balanced approach to information protection. Topics will include mobility, the Internet of Things, the human factor, governance and management practices.
What you'll learn
understand cybersecurity risks and threats
develop cybersecurity policies
implement employee training programs
apply technology best practices for information security
Course objectives
to educate participants on the essential skills for cybersecurity
to provide frameworks for managing information security within a business
to foster an understanding of the human factor in cybersecurity