Cybersecurity Policy Foundations

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Cybersecurity Policy Foundations

This course is part of Cybersecurity Foundations Specialization

Instructor: Keatron Evans

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 hours to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

120 reviews

2 hours to complete

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this course, the learner will get a good look at what policies and frameworks do to keep the cybersecurity industry on-mission and formal. Without this area of cybersecurity, cybersecurity would mean too many people doing too many different things that might not even improve security. Learn how you can have a successful career in cybersecurity without ever touching a command line!

These videos are designed to introduce the learner to policy, frameworks and other non-technical areas of cybersecurity. One does not need to be technical to have a career in cybersecurity!

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7 videos1 assignment

In this module, the learner will get a deeper look at how auditing can go from being very high-level to very deep and technical, depending on the scope of the audit. The learner will also get to see why cybersecurity auditor is one of the best jobs to have in cybersecurity.

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4 videos1 assignment

This module is an introduction to risk management. While risk management may not be a hands-on technical role, it is one of the most important, as everything in cybersecurity can be tied back to risk. Many of the daily functions in cybersecurity are done based on decisions made by risk management professionals.

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2 videos1 assignment

This module describes next steps for gaining more cybersecurity knowledge and possibly moving into a career path in cybersecurity.

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3 videos1 quiz

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Reviewed on Feb 5, 2023

Good for beginners ... so happy to have come across this

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2023

Mr. Evans is very easy to listen to and makes following along a comfort. I'm very enthusiastic in moving forward to learning more, thank you.

Reviewed on May 1, 2023

Liked this one. Straight to the point, easy to follow, not overwhelming and some clear definitions. For basics, it is worth the hour to check.

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