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LinkedIn Learning

Become a Cybersecurity Professional

via LinkedIn Learning Path

Overview

There has never been a better time to break into cybersecurity. If you’re just beginning to explore a career in this fast-growing field, then this learning path is for you. You can gain an understanding of basic cybersecurity concepts and prepare to dive more deeply into this in-demand field.
  • Explore basic cybersecurity concepts and best practices.
  • Understand the cybersecurity threat landscape.
  • Learn about key cybersecurity job roles and certifications.

Syllabus

Courses under this program:
Course 1: Cybersecurity Foundations
-Set a rock-solid foundation for your network, users, and data by learning the basics of cybersecurity. Explore key frameworks, threats, and strategies for responding to incidents.

Course 2: The Cybersecurity Threat Landscape (2019)
-Learn how to protect your organization’s data from even the most devious cybersecurity threats. Examine the most common security concerns as well as newer attack vectors.

Course 3: Learning the OWASP Top 10
-Explore the ten most critical software vulnerabilities for 2021, as described by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP).

Course 4: IT Security Careers and Certifications: First Steps
-Interested in finding an IT security job? IT security expert Marc Menninger explains how to launch a successful career in information security.

Courses

Taught by

Malcolm Shore, Marc Menninger, CISSP, CRISC and Caroline Wong

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