Course description
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
In this introduction to the field of computing security, you will be given an extensive overview of the various branches of computing security. You will learn cybersecurity concepts, issues, and tools that are critical in solving problems in the computing security domain.
You will have opportunities to learn essential techniques in protecting systems and network infrastructures, analyzing and monitoring potential threats and attacks, devising and implementing security solutions for organizations large or small.
This offering is part of the RITx Cybersecurity MicroMasters Program that prepares students to enter and advance in the field of computing security.
Upcoming start dates
Who should attend?
Prerequisites
None
Training content
- Getting Started
- Computing Security Concepts and Problems 1
- Computing Security Concepts and Problems 2
- Cryptography
- Networking 1
- Networking 2
- Systems Administration
- Detection and Prevention
- Malware and Forensics
- Conclusion
Course delivery details
This course is offered through Rochester Institute of Technology, a partner institute of EdX.
10-12 hours per week
Costs
- Verified Track -$399
- Audit Track - Free
Certification / Credits
What you'll learn
- Network and system administration fundamentals
- Information assurance fundamentals such as confidentiality, integrity and availability, etc.
- Basic cryptography concepts
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