Introduction to Cybersecurity

An introduction to cybersecurity, ideal for learners who are curious about the world of Internet security and who want to be literate in the field.

Length:	6 Weeks
Effort:	2-5 hours per week
Price:	FREE
Price:	Add a Verified Certificate for $199 USD
Institution	UWashingtonX
Subject:	Computer Science
Level:	Introductory
Language:	English
Video Transcript:	English
Course Type:	Self-paced on your time

About this course

This course serves as an introduction to the exciting field of cybersecurity. As our daily lives become more and more dependent on Internet-based tools and services, and as those platforms accumulate more of our most sensitive data, the demand grows for experts in the field of cybersecurity.

In this course, you will gain an overview of the cybersecurity landscape as well as national (USA) and international perspectives on the field. We will cover the legal environment that impacts cybersecurity as well as predominant threat actors.

What you’ll learn

Define and use key terms and concepts in the field of cybersecurity;
Identify and distinguish threat actors and their motivations;
Match appropriate types of controls to the actions of different threat actors;
Describe the differences and interactions among international agencies related to cybersecurity;
Describe at least two potential legal challenges to cybersecurity in your country.

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