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Cybersecurity Foundations

An introduction to the information technology sector of cybersecurity, providing foundational knowledge. Topics include emerging cyber trends, computer/applications security, personal, physical, mobile/wireless security, risk assessment and management. Best practices for protecting and defending against cyber attacks are thoroughly examined.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
0 - No Proficiency
Course Catalog Number
CPD 226
Course Prerequisites

n/a

Training Purpose
Functional Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Online, Self-Paced
National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Self-Paced

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the landscape of cybersecurity threats and explain common attack vectors. Identify the best practices of information security in defending against cyber threats and protecting assets.
  • Explain the best practice methods for establishing personal information security awareness.
  • Analyze the importance of physical, network, mobile/wireless, and applications level security.
  • Examine the steps involved in an information security risk assessment

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Exploitation Analysis
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

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