About this Course
Cybersecurity is an essential business skill for the evolving workplace. For-profit companies, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations all need technologically proficient, business-savvy information technology security professionals. In this Specialization, you will learn about a variety of processes for protecting business assets through policy, education and training, and technology best practices. You’ll develop an awareness of the risks and cyber threats or attacks associated with modern information usage, and explore key technical and managerial topics required for a balanced approach to information protection. Topics will include mobility, the Internet of Things, the human factor, governance and management practices
What You'll Learn
- Develop security policies to protect business assets
- Design cybersecurity education and training programs
- Apply technology best practices in cybersecurity
- Identify modern cyber risks and threats
- Understand managerial and technical governance topics
Prerequisites
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Ability to read course instructions in English and complete exercises
Instructors
Dr. Traci Carte
Associate Professor Chair, Information Systems
Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
Professor of Information Security
Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP
Professor of Information Security
Dr. Humayun Zafar, CEH, CISM, CRISC, PCIP
Professor of Information Security and Assurance