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Information and Cybersecurity Literacy

  • Number of Courses3 courses
  • Duration3 hours
  • Skill IQ available Skill IQ

Welcome to the introductory skill path for information and cybersecurity literacy!

Are you looking to break into the security industry? Or does cybersecurity terminology seem like another language and you just want to better understand security roles and responsibilities?

Courses in this path

Beginner

Start here to begin demystifying all things information and cyber security!! In this path, you will start with a general introduction to common security terminology, concepts and principles. The next courses cover common security roles, their day-to-day responsibilities and their business functions within an enterprise organization. Ultimately you will end the path knowing the who, what and why for the main components within security and where the next step in your security-learning journey should be.

Information and Cyber Security Literacy: Governance, Risk, and Compliance

  • by John Elliott
  • 59m Duration
  •  (31)

Information and Cyber Security Literacy: Security Engineering and Architecture

  • by Dr. Lyron H. Andrews
  • 49m Duration
  •  (19)

Information and Cyber Security Literacy: Security Operations

  • by Christopher Rees
  • 56m Duration

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John Elliott
John Elliott
John Elliott is a specialist in regulated security and data protection. His fascination is the way that people engage with security directives: whether that’s a company following external regulation, an information security team developing policies, an IT team following them, or a colleague who is just trying to do their job securely. John has led information security and data protection functions in aviation and financial services. He’s represented both Visa Europe and Mastercard on the PCI S... more
Dr. Lyron H. Andrews
Dr. Lyron H. Andrews
Dr. Andrews’ technology career spans three decades. His roles included network manager New York City Department of Education, BMG Direct senior director of IT, and BNY Mellon dean of technology. His doctoral research at Teachers College Columbia found that critical thinking skills thrive in environments that are supportive of five essential elements in the mind of a critical thinker. He teaches cyber security. He has integrated technology management with teaching at Columbia University and other... more
Christopher Rees
Christopher Rees
Chris is a professional information technologist, author, trainer, manager and a lifelong learner. He is married with 3 beautiful children and interested in working out, spending time with family and friends and being creative whenever possible. He has been an author for over 25 years and has created over 60 IT Certification training courses. Chris really enjoys helping people advance in their careers through training and personal development.

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