Description
This course provides an overview of the evolving field of cybersecurity, with an introduction to cybersecurity standards and law. Students will learn about common cyber-attacks and the techniques for identifying, detecting, and defending against cybersecurity threats. They will also gain a basic understanding of personal, physical, network, web, and wireless security, as well as a foundation for more advanced study of cybersecurity. This course prepares the student for the Cybersecurity First Responder certification.
Objectives:
• Examine common cybersecurity laws, standards and best practices
• Use basic principles of IT Security in defending against cybersecurity threats and protecting information assets
• Identify basic threats and protection mechanisms for internet, network, mobile, wireless and web security
• Demonstrate ability to mitigate cyber vulnerabilities