Introduction to IT Security

In Introduction to IT Security, you’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of security management. You’ll learn about risk assessment and management concepts, analyze quantitative and qualitative risk, and familiarize yourself with various types of security controls. Upon completing this course, you’ll be able to: ● Understand the security management process ● Harden endpoint devices including mobile and IoT devices ● Manage incident responses effectively and plan for business continuity ● Implement network security including firewalls, IDS/IPS, wireless security, remote access, and cloud computing Throughout this course, hands-on labs will enable you to apply security concepts to real-world scenarios. These range from practicing the application of security to networks, hacking simulations, to forensic simulations. At the end of this course, you’ll complete a capstone project, allowing you to showcase the knowledge and skills you learned throughout the course

• Understand security management and risk assessment
• Harden endpoint devices
• Manage incident response and business continuity
• Implement network security measures

• No background needed