Cybersecurity for Business

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Course Overview

What You'll Learn

  • Defending against attackers who want to compromise assets can seem like an arduous task, but learning how attacks work and more importantly how to defend against those attacks can be very fulfilling.
  • This course is for those who want to understand how to defend computer systems and assets from attackers and other threats.
  • It is also for those who want to understand how threats and attacks are carried out to help better defend their systems.

It seems anymore that you can't listen to the news without hearing of a data breach. You may have heard it said before that there are 2 types of companies out there, the ones who have been breached and those who will be breached. Defending against attackers who want to compromise assets can seem like an arduous task, but learning how attacks work and more importantly how to defend against those attacks can be very fulfilling. This specialization is designed to introduce you to practical computer security by teaching you the fundamentals of how you use security in the business world. This course is for those who want to understand how to defend computer systems and assets from attackers and other threats. It is also for those who want to understand how threats and attacks are carried out to help better defend their systems. This specialization is designed for senior business leaders to middle management and system administrators, so they can all speak the same language and get a better handle on their organization's security. Additionally, the course material may help you in passing some industry leading computer security examinations such as Security+ and CISSP.

Course FAQs

Is this an accredited online course?

Accreditation for 'Cybersecurity for Business' is determined by the provider, University of Colorado System. For online college courses or degree programs, we strongly recommend you verify the accreditation status directly on the provider's website to ensure it meets your requirements.

Can this course be used for continuing education credits?

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How do I enroll in this online school program?

To enroll, click the 'ENROLL NOW' button on this page. You will be taken to the official page for 'Cybersecurity for Business' on the University of Colorado System online class platform, where you can complete your registration.