About this course: This course is designed to introduce students, working professionals and the community to the exciting field of cybersecurity. Throughout the MOOC, participants will engage in community discourse and online interaction. Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity and its domains. They will engage with expertly produced videos, gain insight from industry experts, participate in knowledge assessments, practice assessing their environmental awareness, and gain access to materials that address governance and risk management, compliance, business continuity and disaster recovery, cryptography, software development security, access control, network security, security architecture, security operations, and physical and environmental security. Learning will be assessed using strategies aligned to knowledge and understanding. You do not need prior experience in IT security to do well in this course. All you need is a willingness to learn. We will point you to relevant open and free resources to assist you. At the end of this course, you will have the option of applying for undergraduate level course credit at Kennesaw State University (dependent on admission to Kennesaw State University as a degree seeking or a non-degree seeking student). More information is available in final module "Receive Course (undergraduate) Credit at Kennesaw State University".
Who is this class for: This course is designed for anyone and everyone interested in cybersecurity.
Created by: University System of Georgia
Taught by: Dr. Humayun Zafar, Associate Professor of Information Security and Assurance
Information Systems
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 6 hours of videos, quizzes and peer review |
| Language | English, Subtitles: French, Chinese (Simplified), Greek, Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Dutch |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
| User Ratings |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Welcome and Course Overview
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2 videos, 3 readings
- Video: Welcome to "Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains"
- Reading: Welcome to the Course
- Video: The Importance of Cybersecurity
- Reading: Meet the Instructor
- Reading: Course Objectives
Graded: Test Your Existing Knowledge
WEEK 2
Introduction to Security, Access Control, and Software Development Security
In this module we cover some of the fundamentals of security that will assist you throughout the course. We will then introduce you to two domains of cyber security: access control and software development security. Focus will be on areas such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as well secure software development techniques.
4 videos, 1 reading
- Video: Module Overview
- Reading: Module Readings
- Video: Introduction to Security
- Video: Access Control
- Video: Software Development Security
Graded: Discussion -- Role of Cyber Security
Graded: Introduction to Security, Access Control, and Software Development Security Quiz
WEEK 3
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning and Cryptography
In this module we are going to delve a little deeper into cyber security by covering business continuity and disaster recovery planning and cryptography. Learners will be exposed to what a disruptive event is and how the federal government through agencies such as FEMA handles disasters. We will also covers encryption and decryption and the various techniques used.
3 videos, 1 reading
- Video: Module Overview
- Reading: Module Readings
- Video: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
- Video: Cryptography
Graded: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning and Cryptography Quiz
WEEK 4
Information Security Governance and Risk Management & Legal, Regulations, Investigations, and Compliance
In this module we are going to cover some of the non-technical topics associated to cyber security: Information security governance and risk management and legal, regulations, investigations, and compliance. It is important to realize, that non-technical does not mean easy, or not important. In fact, I would like to argue that they are more important that the technical side of cyber security.
3 videos, 1 reading
- Video: Module Overview
- Reading: Module Readings
- Video: Information Security Governance and Risk Management
- Video: Legal, Regulations, Investigations, and Compliance
Graded: Information Security Governance and Risk Management & Legal, Regulations, Investigations, and Compliance Quiz
WEEK 5
Operations Security & Physical and Environmental Security
In this module we are going to cover what amount to some of the more intuitive parts of cybersecurity: operations security and physical and environmental security. Learners will understand operations security from a competitor/enemy/hacker’s viewpoint and then develop and apply countermeasures accordingly. Learners will also be exposed to electric power issues such as brownouts, fire detection and suppression, and HVAC.
3 videos, 1 reading
- Video: Module Overview
- Reading: Module Readings
- Video: Operations Security
- Video: Physical and Environmental Security
Graded: Operations Security & Physical and Environmental Security Quiz
WEEK 6
Security Architecture and Design & Telecommunications and Network Security
In this module we are going to cover some of the most technical and comprehensive topics that cyber security has to offer as we look at Security Architecture and Design and Telecommunications and Network Security. Learners will be exposed to security models such as Bell LaPadula, Clark-Wilson, Mandatory Access Control (MAC), Discretionary Access Control (DAC), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Access Matrix. We will also describe the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) model and its seven layers.
3 videos, 2 readings
- Video: Module Overview
- Reading: Module Readings
- Video: Security Architecture and Design
- Video: Telecommunications and Network Security
- Reading: TEDx Talk - Pablos Holman
Graded: Security Architecture and Design & Telecommunications and Network Security Quiz
Graded: Course Certificate Final Exam
WEEK 7
Receive Undergraduate Course Credit at Kennesaw State University
In this module we provide details about leveraging this MOOC for credit at the undergraduate level at Kennesaw State University. It is very important that learners follow directions carefully.
1 reading
- Reading: Receiving Credit Overview
FAQs
How It Works
Coursework
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Creators
University System of Georgia
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Pricing
| Audit | Purchase Course | |
|---|---|---|
| Access to course materials | Available | Available |
| Access to graded materials | Not available | Available |
| Receive a final grade | Not available | Available |
| Earn a shareable Course Certificate | Not available | Available |
Ratings and Reviews
A very good approach towards teaching interesting and useful theoretical concepts! Really enjoyed taking this course!
This has really been fun and eyeopening till the very end, thanks for providing such a reachable platform for learning.
It was a great course to have some understanding of cybersecurity.
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