Information Technology   

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

There are no instructional material requirements to take this course.

Getting into cybersecurity can be rewarding and lucrative! In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, information security analysts can make over $100,000 per year. This course will give you the knowledge to help you decide whether a career in cybersecurity is right for you.

The course will start by introducing the basics of cybersecurity. You will learn the types of threats companies face daily and how a cybersecurity specialist can help prepare for and prevent those threats. Finally, the course will cover cybersecurity learning paths and different types of cybersecurity jobs and salaries.

1. Introduction to Cybersecurity
2. Cybersecurity Roles and Industries
3. Problem Solving
4. Cybersecurity Basics
5. Types of Information Security
6. Common Concepts and Terminology
7. Types of Threats
8. Secure Coding
9. Protecting the Business
10. Developing a Security Awareness Program
11. Employment and the Future of Cybersecurity
12. Next Steps

What you will learn

• Explore cybersecurity as a career path
• Identify cybersecurity job roles and industries
• Describe the soft skills that cybersecurity professionals need
• Explain the threats that cyberattacks pose to modern businesses
• Explain the importance of securing information
• Define common cybersecurity terms and concepts
• Explain the role of secure coding in preventing cyberattacks
• Identify the ways that cybersecurity professionals protect a business
• Describe the key elements of a security awareness program
• Identify employment opportunities and career steps in the cybersecurity field

How you will benefit

• Learn if a career in cybersecurity is right for you
• Explore the basics of the cybersecurity industry
• Discover potential career paths in the cybersecurity field

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

This course gives you the option of following along with the instructor on a few video-based exercises, allowing you to pause and replay until you are confident in your skillset. Should you wish to follow along, it is recommended that you have the following: Windows 10 environment, Wireshark, an AWS account (free tier), and a Windows 2016 VM (available in the AWS free tier).

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

The need for skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to grow year over year, making it a great time to enter this in-demand industry.

In this video-based learning course, you will learn fundamentals of cybersecurity such as concepts, commands, and tools from an experienced professional through lectures and follow-along demonstrations. You will also learn about cloud computing, networking, cybersecurity policy, and frameworks, as well as risk management and security auditing in a 100% online, self-paced training format.

By the completion of your course, you will have a firm understanding of cybersecurity foundations, including key concepts and best practices.

1. Cybersecurity Foundations
2. Operating Systems
3. Windows Command Line Foundations
4. Network Fundamentals
5. Cloud Computing Fundamentals
6. Cybersecurity Policy, Framework, and Guidelines
7. Cybersecurity Audit Foundations
8. Risk Management
9. Penetration Testing - Demonstration

What you will learn

• Understand what cybersecurity entails
• Identify the three most common operating systems
• Execute simple commands
• Learn about cloud computing and networking
• Learn about cybersecurity policies, frameworks, audits, and risk management

How you will benefit

• Learn if a career in cybersecurity could be right for you
• Increase your baseline knowledge of foundational cybersecurity concepts
• Learn tips and tricks from a working cybersecurity professional
• Follow along with hands-on demonstrations to develop and practice your foundational skills
• Finish in three months or less

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

There are no instructional material requirements to take this course.

Getting into cybersecurity can be rewarding and lucrative! In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, information security analysts can make over $100,000 per year. This course will give you the knowledge to help you decide whether a career in cybersecurity is right for you.

The course will start by introducing the basics of cybersecurity. You will learn the types of threats companies face daily and how a cybersecurity specialist can help prepare for and prevent those threats. Finally, the course will cover cybersecurity learning paths and different types of cybersecurity jobs and salaries.

1. Introduction to Cybersecurity
2. Cybersecurity Roles and Industries
3. Problem Solving
4. Cybersecurity Basics
5. Types of Information Security
6. Common Concepts and Terminology
7. Types of Threats
8. Secure Coding
9. Protecting the Business
10. Developing a Security Awareness Program
11. Employment and the Future of Cybersecurity
12. Next Steps

What you will learn

• Explore cybersecurity as a career path
• Identify cybersecurity job roles and industries
• Describe the soft skills that cybersecurity professionals need
• Explain the threats that cyberattacks pose to modern businesses
• Explain the importance of securing information
• Define common cybersecurity terms and concepts
• Explain the role of secure coding in preventing cyberattacks
• Identify the ways that cybersecurity professionals protect a business
• Describe the key elements of a security awareness program
• Identify employment opportunities and career steps in the cybersecurity field

How you will benefit

• Learn if a career in cybersecurity is right for you
• Explore the basics of the cybersecurity industry
• Discover potential career paths in the cybersecurity field

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

This course gives you the option of following along with the instructor on a few video-based exercises, allowing you to pause and replay until you are confident in your skillset. Should you wish to follow along, it is recommended that you have the following: Windows 10 environment, Wireshark, an AWS account (free tier), and a Windows 2016 VM (available in the AWS free tier).

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

The need for skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to grow year over year, making it a great time to enter this in-demand industry.

In this video-based learning course, you will learn fundamentals of cybersecurity such as concepts, commands, and tools from an experienced professional through lectures and follow-along demonstrations. You will also learn about cloud computing, networking, cybersecurity policy, and frameworks, as well as risk management and security auditing in a 100% online, self-paced training format.

By the completion of your course, you will have a firm understanding of cybersecurity foundations, including key concepts and best practices.

1. Cybersecurity Foundations
2. Operating Systems
3. Windows Command Line Foundations
4. Network Fundamentals
5. Cloud Computing Fundamentals
6. Cybersecurity Policy, Framework, and Guidelines
7. Cybersecurity Audit Foundations
8. Risk Management
9. Penetration Testing - Demonstration

What you will learn

• Understand what cybersecurity entails
• Identify the three most common operating systems
• Execute simple commands
• Learn about cloud computing and networking
• Learn about cybersecurity policies, frameworks, audits, and risk management

How you will benefit

• Learn if a career in cybersecurity could be right for you
• Increase your baseline knowledge of foundational cybersecurity concepts
• Learn tips and tricks from a working cybersecurity professional
• Follow along with hands-on demonstrations to develop and practice your foundational skills
• Finish in three months or less