Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals

In this program, you’ll pursue your career ambitions in one of the world’s fastest growing technology fields and develop the expertise to safeguard organizations, communities and individuals from digital threats.

Deepen your understanding of essential cyber security knowledge and skills. The curriculum design focuses on case studies with real-world examples, allowing you to graduate with the skills and confidence to pursue your career ambitions.

What You’ll Learn

• Introduction to cyber security: Examine the information security knowledge framework through the lens of the CISSP domains as you develop an enhanced understanding of the eight CISSP domains and gain the fundamental information required for information security projects and the designation.
• Security risk management and governance: Develop an understanding of the ethical, legal and regulatory issues surrounding cyber security as you learn about security principles, network fundamentals and how to apply these areas to design networks and policies for security and compliance.
• Data, asset and identity protection: The amount of digitized data grows in size and vulnerability every day, requiring specialized attention toward processes, protection, security and authentication. Learn how to mitigate risk and protect ownership by understanding best practices for data gathering, classification, storage, retention and protection.