Course Description:

Cybersecurity, also known as Information Security, is the protection of data and personally identifiable information from malicious attacks, theft, and destruction. Failures of cybersecurity policies, both in large corporations and governmental agencies, have earned significant visibility and negative publicity in recent months and years. As the amount of data being stored continues to increase, and as hackers become more sophisticated, the need for cybersecurity is greater than ever.

   Courses Included in this Certificate Bundle:

1. Asset Security
2. Communication and Network Security
3. Identity and Access Management
4. Security and Risk Management
5. Security Architecture and Engineering
6. Security Assessment and Testing
7. Security Operations
8. Software Development Security

 Learning Outcome:

Discuss the general concepts that enable networking and its role in information technology; Compare the different types of networks, including LANs, WANs, and MANs, as well as the Internet, intranets, and extranets; Explain what the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model is and identify its seven layers; Contrast the OSI model with the TCP/IP Model; Identify common protocols and differentiate between network, routing, and data link protocols; Describe the functions of common networking devices, including bridges, routers, hubs, repeaters, switches, and firewalls; Discuss how wireless networks work and the technology that enables them; Identify common network attacks and how they can be prevented; Understand the role of asset security and discuss its key themes; Discuss the information life cycle and explain how information and data are classified; Compare the various titles and roles of those involved with information security within an organization; Learn about data and information privacy and how to protect privacy; Compare different data retention and destruction methods; Explain several methods for countering data leakage; Understand the key principles and terminology of information access control; Discuss different types of identification and authorization techniques; Describe common access control models and mechanisms

Contact Hours: This certificate bundle offers thirty (5) contact hours for continuing education credit.

   CEUs: .5

   Key Features   :

• Mobile-friendly
• Audio-enabled
• Badge and credit-awarding
• Real-world case studies
• Fully accessible
• Games & Flashcards
• Expert-supported
• Video content

Refund Policy: You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

Notes: Estimated time to complete: 40 hours

This course has an “Ask the Expert” feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

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