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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business certification course is offered under the Cybersecurity for Business Specialization by the University of Colorado in collaboration with Coursera. This course is ideal for providing knowledge about computer security, its working, and its practice in different kinds of businesses. With this knowledge, the participants can secure their business networks by securing network breaches. The online course is intended for providing a practical introduction to computer security.

The course has a duration of 5 weeks, where a student will learn about computer security, CIA triad, risk in business and how to assess them, practical application of daily security and how to assess. The Introduction to Cybersecurity online course will consist of a set of videos for every topic, over 8 quizzes. Students will be provided reading material for the topics covered in the Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business course. The course will be instructed by Greg Williams, lecturer, Department of Computer Science, the University of Colorado.

The Highlights

Coursera certificate
5 weeks duration course
Course Videos
Readings
8 Quizzes
Flexible deadlines
Shareable certificate

Programme Offerings

Coursera course
5-week duration
Certificate of completion
University of Colorado certification
quizzes
Practical Assessment

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business Fee Structure

Course Name	Fees
Certificate mode, 1 month	Rs. 3,686
Certificate mode, 3 months	Rs. 7,742
Certificate mode, 6 months	Rs. 11,060

Eligibility Criteria

There is no eligibility or prerequisites for this course. Anyone can take admission to this course.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Cyber SecurityRisk Management

The topics you will learn in the Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business training are:

The basics of Computer Security for Business
Security Frameworks
Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of Security
Risk management in Business
Ports and protocols for daily security
Digital encryption
Attack surfaces and prevention of these attacks

Who it is for

The Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business certification syllabus helps students and different business owners and organisations to understand cybersecurity and use it effectively.

Admission Details

Visit https://www.coursera.org/learn/intro-cyber-security-business, page to enroll for the course.
Click on the ‘Enroll for Free’ button.
Provide necessary information such as name, email address.
Join the Coursera programme and enroll for the Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business course.

The Syllabus

Videos

Welcome!
About the Instructor
Introduction to Practical Computer Security
Computer Security Key Definitions
The Computer Security Environment Today
Security Frameworks

Readings

Glossary of Computer Security Terms
Security Frameworks
Lecture Slides

Practice exercises

Practice Quiz - Week 1
Week 1: Practical Computer Security

Videos

Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Where will I use this? Practical application of principles

Readings

Home Depot data breach
Lecture Slides

Practice exercises

Practice Quiz - Week 2
Week 2 - CIA Triad

Videos

What is Risk
Risk Assessment
Risk Frameworks

Readings

Risk Framework - Required Reading
Lecture Slides

Practice exercises

Practice Quiz - Week 3
Week 3 - How Do We Protect Information?

Videos

Public Key Infrastructure
Ports and Protocols
Message Authentication
Practical Application of Hashing

Readings

Benefits of PKI
Cryptography
Digital Encryption Applied - Cryptocurrency - Optional
Lecture Slides

Practice exercises

Practice Quiz - Week 4
Week 4 - Daily Security

Video

Attack Surfaces

Instructors

CU Boulder Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How does this course help students understand cybersecurity?

The Cybersecurity for Business certification benefits include that students will learn about cybersecurity in a stepwise manner and use different tools and techniques to prevent a breach in their systems and manage risk.

2: Will students receive certificates after the end of this course?

Yes, students get one issued by Coursera which they can add on LinkedIn or take a printout.

3: Are the classes online or offline mode?

The classes will be online through the Coursera portal. These classes will include material in both readings, and video formats catering to several topics covered in the course.

4: How can students register for the Online Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business certification?

Students have to visit the Coursera portal and enroll for the Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business course respectively.

5: What can a student learn from the Introduction to Cybersecurity for the Business programme?

A Student will learn about the basics of cybersecurity, what are the pros and cons of the protection of data. How exactly information can be protected. What tools and techniques that can be used for prevention of security breach.