Overview
Globally, incidents of data breaches, identity thefts, and cybercrimes are on the rise, along with the explosive growth of online personal data and the expansion of computer networks. This course teaches the fundamental concepts of information security one will encounter in the cybersecurity field. This course will set the groundwork with basic vocabulary and then introduces concepts such as access controls, risk management, cyber attacks, and digital forensics. This course requires a basic understanding of IT concepts.
Learning Objectives
- Describe fundamental information security concepts
- Discuss data breaches and hacker motivations
- Identify different types of information access controls
- Describe the importance of accountability and audits
- Explain the technologies used to provide identification and authentication
- Relate the role of risk and risk management in information technology
- Describe different methods of cryptography
- Define the elements of a business continuity and disaster recovery plan
- Identify common access control attacks and countermeasures
- Describe the steps involved in a digital forensics investigation
Refund Policy
You may request a refund up to 7 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: 5 hours
- This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re 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.
Registration Fee
$99
CE Credits
- PMI PDUs: 5
- Leadership PDUs: 1.5
- Strategic & Business Management PDUs: 1.5
- Technical PM PDUs: 2
- IACET CEUs: .5 (Contact Hours: 5 hours)
- HRCI Credits: 5 (Type: Specified – Strategic Business)
- SHRM PDCs: 5
