Discover the practical side of computer security. Identifying the threats to your business and learning practical ways to protect yourself from them.
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No prior knowledge required
No unnecessary risks
It’s hard to hear the news these days without hearing about a data breach. You may have heard in the past that there are two types of companies: those that have been hacked and those that will be. Defending against attackers who want to damage assets may seem like a daunting task, but learning how attacks are carried out and how to protect against them can be very rewarding.
This specialization is designed to guide you in practical information security by teaching you the basics of how security is used in the business world. The course is intended for:
Additionally, the course material may help you pass some industry-leading information security exams such as Security+ and CISSP.
Learners will focus on identifying risks and learn how to protect systems based on real-world system architectures. Learners will also use their knowledge to:
Finally, learners will use the proactive security knowledge they have acquired to run a live system and demonstrate the risks of insecure web applications.
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