Cybersecurity Fundamentals with Certificate of Completion - 2025
Cybersecurity Fundamentals with Certificate of Completion - 2025
Understand the core principles of cybersecurity in this essential course to help you protect your digital life and business. From understanding the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability) to mastering risk management, incident response, and network security, this course provides practical strategies to identify, mitigate, and manage cyber risks.
- Identify, assess, and address cyber risks.
- Understand the CIA Triad
- Strategies for risk mitigation and treatment
- Physical, technical, and administrative security controls
- Creating and implementing an Incident Response Plan
- Access Control Mechanisms
- Data classification, retention, and secure destruction methods
- Building a culture of cybersecurity awareness within teams
Course Overview
Introduction
Security Principles Overview
What is CIA Triad
What is Risk Management
What are Security Controls?
Incident Response, Business Continuity & Disaster
What is Incident Response
Understanding Business Continuity
What are the Components of a Disaster Recovery Plan
Access Control Concepts Overview
Defining Security Control, Subject, Object, and Rule
Identifying Controls Assessments and Defense in Depth 1
Principle of Least Privilege and Privileged Accounts
Segregation Of Duties
Two-Person Integrity
What is Physical Security and Types of Physical Access Control
What are Logical and Role-Based Access Controls
Network Security Overview
What is Networking
What are the Different Types Of Threats
Understanding the On-Premises Data Centers
What is Cloud Computing
Security Operations Overview
What is Data Handling
Logging and Monitoring Security Events
What is Security Awareness Training
In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is more important than ever. This comprehensive course provides essential knowledge and practical skills to safeguard your digital life and business. You’ll learn the foundational principles of cybersecurity, including the CIA Triad, risk management, and security controls. Gain insight into incident response planning, business continuity, and access control mechanisms like Role-Based Access Control and the Principle of Least Privilege.
Explore key areas such as network security, cloud computing, data handling, and security operations. The course also emphasizes security awareness training to prevent threats like phishing and social engineering. By the end, you’ll be equipped to identify vulnerabilities, respond to cyber incidents, and implement effective strategies to protect systems, data, and networks in today’s digital landscape.
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Stuart Scott is the Business Mentor for Ocademy Global, Web Fuel Agency, and VMS International -- sister companies which share a focus on creating successful online businesses.
Stuart Scott is the Business Mentor for Ocademy Global, Web Fuel Agency, and VMS International—sister companies focused on creating successful online businesses.
With over 20 years of experience advising online businesses, Stuart has developed wide-ranging capabilities in the E-Commerce sector. He has collaborated with major corporations such as Google, Yahoo, British Telecom, and Philips, while also providing strategic counsel to numerous successful start-ups.
In recent years, Stuart has expanded his expertise into the regulatory sector, specializing in PCI compliance, FCA regulations, and cybersecurity. His approach integrates regulatory requirements with business objectives, ensuring that compliance and security measures enhance, rather than hinder, business performance.
Stuart excels in developing actionable E-Business strategies that align with a company’s vision, combining innovative, big-picture thinking with a strong background in execution and implementation. His significant experience in large-scale E-Business transformation and performance improvement programs underpins his frequent conference appearances as an expert speaker on topics including leadership, change management, enablement, and the intersection of business and regulatory compliance.
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Atika is a passionate leader with extensive expertise in cybersecurity, dedicated to helping businesses build secure digital environments in an ever-evolving, connected world. Her leadership is distinguished by its innovation and her ability to inspire teams to create client-focused solutions that address modern cyber threats.
Atika brings years of deep experience in cybersecurity, combining technical expertise with strategic business insight. She focuses on building strategic partnerships, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring that services evolve in step with technological advancements. Her contributions have been pivotal in driving growth and fostering a security-first culture across multiple organizations.
Areas of Expertise:
- Cybersecurity Leadership & Vision
- Digital Security Innovation
- Strategic Partnership Development
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Team Leadership & Organizational Development
- Client Relationship Building & Retention
- Cybersecurity Policy & Governance
- Incident Management & Crisis Response
- Digital Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Market Expansion & Business Scaling
- Cybersecurity Product Development
- Board-Level Engagement & Stakeholder Communication
- Technological Change Management
- Empowering Women in Tech & Leadership
Atika's leadership not only keeps her organization on the cutting edge of cybersecurity but also fosters a culture of innovation, resilience, and adaptability. By prioritizing continuous improvement and staying ahead of evolving threats, she ensures that clients remain secure and confident in a rapidly shifting digital environment. Her dedication to client protection and organizational growth makes her a key driver in shaping the future of cybersecurity.
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Wed, 18-Dec-2024Joel InocencioGreat content with relatable examples! Highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance their cybersecurity knowledge.
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Sat, 18-Jan-2025Noah James
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