Basics and Importance of Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Concepts including the CIA Triad, Types of Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors, Development and Implementation of Key Security Policies and Best Practices. This provides a broad exposure to essential cybersecurity topics, enabling students to become familiar with fundamental concepts and practices, and to explore areas they may not yet be comfortable with.
Skills/Tools/Technology:
Cybersecurity controls, frameworks, benchmarks, virtual machines, threat identification, vulnerability assessment, defenses, secure software development, testing methodologies, and cryptography. This course dives deep into these areas, offering practical experience and comprehensive understanding critical for cybersecurity professionals.