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Introduction to Cybersecurity

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Length
6 weeks
Price
199 USD
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Self-paced Online
Length
6 weeks
Price
199 USD
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Delivery
Self-paced Online
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Course description

Introduction to Cybersecurity

This course serves as an introduction to the exciting field of cybersecurity.

As our daily lives become more and more dependent on Internet-based tools and services, and as those platforms accumulate more of our most sensitive data, the demand grows for experts in the field of cybersecurity.

In this course, you will gain an overview of the cybersecurity landscape as well as national (USA) and international perspectives on the field. We will cover the legal environment that impacts cybersecurity as well as predominant threat actors.

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  • Self-paced Online
  • Online
  • English

Who should attend?

Prerequisites

Curiosity and interest in cybersecurity

Course delivery details

This course is offered through University of Washington, a partner institute of EdX.

2-5 hours per week

Costs

  • Verified Track -$199
  • Audit Track - Free

Certification / Credits

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to

  • Define and use key terms and concepts in the field of cybersecurity;
  • Identify and distinguish threat actors and their motivations;
  • Match appropriate types of controls to the actions of different threat actors;
  • Describe the differences and interactions among international agencies related to cybersecurity;
  • Describe at least two potential legal challenges to cybersecurity in your country.

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