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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business certification course is offered under the Cybersecurity for Business Specialization by the University of Colorado in collaboration with Coursera. This course is ideal for providing knowledge about computer security, its working, and its practice in different kinds of businesses. With this knowledge, the participants can secure their business networks by securing network breaches. The online course is intended for providing a practical introduction to computer security.
The course has a duration of 5 weeks, where a student will learn about computer security, CIA triad, risk in business and how to assess them, practical application of daily security and how to assess. The Introduction to Cybersecurity online course will consist of a set of videos for every topic, over 8 quizzes. Students will be provided reading material for the topics covered in the Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business course. The course will be instructed by Greg Williams, lecturer, Department of Computer Science, the University of Colorado.
The Highlights
- Coursera certificate
- 5 weeks duration course
- Course Videos
- Readings
- 8 Quizzes
- Flexible deadlines
- Shareable certificate
Programme Offerings
- Coursera course
- 5-week duration
- Certificate of completion
- University of Colorado certification
- quizzes
- Practical Assessment.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business Fee Structure
Course Name | Fees |
Certificate mode, 1 month | Rs. 4,115 |
Certificate mode, 3 months | Rs. 8,230 |
Certificate mode, 6 months | Rs. 12,345 |
Eligibility Criteria
There is no eligibility or prerequisites for this course. Anyone can take admission to this course.
What you will learn
The topics you will learn in the Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business training are:
- The basics of Computer Security for Business
- Security Frameworks
- Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of Security
- Risk management in Business
- Ports and protocols for daily security
- Digital encryption
- Attack surfaces and prevention of these attacks
Who it is for
The Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business certification syllabus helps students and different business owners and organisations to understand cybersecurity and use it effectively.
Admission Details
- Visit https://www.coursera.org/learn/intro-cyber-security-business, page to enroll for the course.
- Click on the ‘Enroll for Free’ button.
- Provide necessary information such as name, email address.
- Join the Coursera programme and enroll for the Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business course.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Welcome!
- About the Instructor
- Introduction to Practical Computer Security
- Computer Security Key Definitions
- The Computer Security Environment Today
- Security Frameworks
Readings
- Get help and meet other learners. Join your Community!
- Glossary of Computer Security Terms
- Security Frameworks
- Lecture Slides
Assignments
- Practice Quiz - Week 1
- Week 1: Practical Computer Security
Discussion Prompt
- What do you think is one of the biggest problems with security today?
Videos
- Confidentiality
- Integrity
- Availability
- Where will I use this? Practical application of principles
Readings
- Home Depot data breach
- Lecture Slides
Assignments
- Practice Quiz - Week 2
- Week 2 - CIA Triad
Discussion Prompt
- Which one?
Videos
- What is Risk
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Frameworks
Readings
- Risk Framework - Required Reading
- Lecture Slides
Assignments
- Practice Quiz - Week 3
- Week 3 - How Do We Protect Information?
Discussion Prompt
- How do you assess risk?
Videos
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Ports and Protocols
- Message Authentication
- Practical Application of Hashing
Readings
- Benefits of PKI
- Cryptography
- Digital Encryption Applied - Cryptocurrency - Optional
- Lecture Slides
Assignments
- Practice Quiz - Week 4
- Week 4 - Daily Security
Discussion Prompt
- Encryption
Video
Attack Surfaces
Peer Review
- Attack Surfaces
Instructors
CU Boulder Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Cybersecurity for Business certification benefits include that students will learn about cybersecurity in a stepwise manner and use different tools and techniques to prevent a breach in their systems and manage risk.
Yes, students get one issued by Coursera which they can add on LinkedIn or take a printout.
The classes will be online through the Coursera portal. These classes will include material in both readings, and video formats catering to several topics covered in the course.
Students have to visit the Coursera portal and enroll for the Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business course respectively.
A Student will learn about the basics of cybersecurity, what are the pros and cons of the protection of data. How exactly information can be protected. What tools and techniques that can be used for prevention of security breach.