WCSU-CYBR-0110 - Western Connecticut State University - Foundations of Cybersecurity Certificate
Course Description
The Foundation of Cybersecurity Certificate is a non-credit offering designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the critical aspects of cybersecurity. This certificate covers a wide range of topics, including the fundamentals of cybersecurity, risk management, ethical and legal considerations, security controls, and emerging trends in the field. The certificate is delivered through a combination of in-person and online modules featuring interactive class exercises, case studies, and online discussions to enhance learning and practical application. Upon completion, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to address cybersecurity challenges in various organizational contexts.
This course is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Course Outline
- Introduction to Cybersecurity in Organizations
- Cybersecurity Risk Management
- Ethical and Legal Context
- Security Controls – Part I
- Security Controls – Part II
- Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA)
- Cybersecurity in the Public Sector
- Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity
Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Foundation of Cybersecurity Certificate, learners will be able to:
- Explain the fundamentals of cybersecurity.
- Discuss cybersecurity risk Management principles.
- Identify and interpret cybersecurity-related laws at national, international, and state levels.
- Apply ethical frameworks to cybersecurity issues.
- Describe access controls, firewalls, and intrusion detection and prevention systems.
- Utilize cryptographic techniques, including symmetric and asymmetric encryption, public encryption, digital certificates, and digital signatures.
- Advocate for effective cybersecurity education, training, and awareness within organizational contexts.
- Discuss and analyze emerging trends such as certifications, contingency planning, blockchain technologies, cloud security, and artificial intelligence (AI).
- Engage in discussions on cybersecurity issues.