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University System of Georgia

What Is Cybersecurity?

University System of Georgia via Coursera

Overview

Cybersecurity is essential for everyone who uses information or communications technologies. Whether it is a computer, tablet, or smartphone, if it is connected to a network, learn about the technical infrastructure that connects it to the Internet. The objectives of this course are: Define Cybersecurity and describe its purpose, Define key concepts and terms in Cybersecurity, and Describe the major categories of threats in Cybersecurity.

Syllabus

  • Course Welcome (1.0)
    • This module welcomes you to the specialization and the first course on cybersecurity awareness for everyone.
  • Understanding Cybersecurity (Module 1.1)
    • Understanding Cybersecurity
  • A Brief History of Cybersecurity (Module 1.2)
  • Cybersecurity Threats and Attacks (Module 1.3)
    • In this module you will learn about the threats and attacks that users of modern intimation and communication systems face.
  • Course Conclusion
    • This concludes this first course in the Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone specialization.

Taught by

Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP and Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP

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