Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business

Master the Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

Learn to assess cyber threats and protect business information assets.

About This Specialization

Cybersecurity is an essential business skill for the evolving workplace. For-profit companies, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations all need technologically proficient, business-savvy information technology security professionals. In this Specialization, you will learn about a variety of processes for protecting business assets through policy, education and training, and technology best practices. You’ll develop an awareness of the risks and cyber threats or attacks associated with modern information usage, and explore key technical and managerial topics required for a balanced approach to information protection. Topics will include mobility, the Internet of Things, the human factor, governance and management practices.

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4 courses

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Certificates

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Courses

Beginner Specialization.: No prior experience required.

COURSE 1
Cybersecurity and Mobility
Current session: Oct 16
Commitment
4 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week
Subtitles
English
About the Course
This course is for you if you are interested in transitioning toward a managerial role in cybersecurity and mobility. Through interviews with industry experts in this area, you will be able to analyze innovations powering the rapid spread of inf
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COURSE 2
Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things
Upcoming session: Oct 23
Commitment
4 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week
Subtitles
English
About the Course
Welcome! You may have heard about the Internet of Things (IoT). But you may also have wondered about what it is. Or for that matter, what does it mean to you or an organization. This course is for you if you are curious about the most recent tr
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COURSE 3
Cybersecurity and the X-Factor
Current session: Oct 16
Commitment
4 weeks of study, 3-4 hours/week
Subtitles
English
About the Course
What is the X-Factor? In Cybersecurity, the X-Factor related to unknown and unpredictable human behavior within and outside of your organization. “No one really knows why humans do what they do”, (David K. Reynolds), and because
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COURSE 4
The Business of Cybersecurity Capstone
Upcoming session: Nov 6
Subtitles
English
About the Capstone Project
This course intends to make the student familiar with information security management. When you have finished with this course you will know more about: • Governance: including the mission, roles and responsibilities of the InfoSec governance f
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Creators

Kennesaw State University is a national leader in information security education and home of the Southeast regional cyberdefense competition. The NSA recognized the information security program as a center of academic excellence for security education. The NSA and Department of Homeland Security designated KSU a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense Education with focus in Security Policy Development and Compliance and Systems Security Administration.
The University System of Georgia is composed of 28 higher education institutions including 4 research universities, 2 regional universities, 12 state universities, 13 state colleges and the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. The Georgia Public Library System, encompassing 61 library systems throughout Georgia, is also part of the University System.

Dr. Traci Carte
Associate Professor Chair, Information Systems
Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
Associate Professor in Information Security and Assurance
Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP
Professor of Information Security
Dr. Humayun Zafar
Associate Professor of Information Security and Assurance
Mr. Andy Green
Lecturer of Information Security and Assurance