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Overview

Introduction to the field of computing security

Duration

140 hours

Mode of learning

Online

Schedule type

Self paced

Difficulty level

Intermediate

Credential

Certificate

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Highlights

  • Offered by Rebekah May
  • 100% online
  • Offered by The Linux Foundation
  • Verified Certificate of Completion
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Course details

Who should do this course?
  • Beginner level and intermediate cyber security enthusiasts
What are the course deliverables?
  • Learn Network and system administration fundamentals
  • Develop an understanding Information assurance fundamentals such as confidentiality, integrity and availability, etc.
  • Understand Basic cryptography concepts
More about this course
  • In Cybersecurity Fundamentals course, participants will study all about cybersecurity fundamentals which spans across topics like detecting threats, protecting systems and networking, as well as anticipating possible cyber-attacks.
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals is an introductory course dealing in computing security. Participants enrolling for the same will gain an extensive overview of numerous computing security topics. Study cybersecurity concepts in detail as well as vital issues and tools for problem solving in computing security domain.
  • Participants will also get an opportunity to learn all the indispensable techniques for protecting systems and network infrastructures, and also examining, monitoring and envisaging potential cyber threats and attacks. Learn how to devise and implement security solutions for organizations of all sizes.
  • The Cybersecurity Fundamentals course is under the umbrella of RITx Cybersecurity MicroMasters Program which prepares candidates for computing security.
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Curriculum

Getting Started

Unit 1: Computing Security Concepts and Problems 1

Unit 2: Computing Security Concepts and Problems 2

Unit 3: Cryptography

Unit 4: Networking 1

Unit 5: Networking 2

Unit 6: Systems Administration

Unit 7: Detection and Prevention

Unit 8: Malware and Forensics

Unit 9: Conclusion

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Entry Requirements

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Other: It is wonderful to learn about cybersecurity at your own pace and adding the same to your current projects. The program was well focused on the real-world scenarios and what needs to be accounted for before and after deploying your website to the audiences.
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