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Cyber Threat Management
The Cisco Cyber Threat Management course is designed to introduce you to the critical concepts of cyber threat management and provide foundational knowledge in identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity threats. This self-paced course will help you understand how organizations protect themselves against cyber threats and how to manage and respond to security incidents.
What You Will Gain From This Course
- Introduction to Cyber Threats: Learn about the different types of cyber threats, including malware, phishing, denial-of-service attacks, and other cybersecurity risks.
- Risk Assessment: Understand how to assess and evaluate cybersecurity risks to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats within a network or system.
- Cyber Defense Techniques: Discover various strategies and tools used to defend against cyber threats, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and encryption.
- Incident Response: Gain knowledge of the incident response process, from detecting an attack to mitigating its effects and recovering from the incident.
- Digital Badge: Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a digital badge to demonstrate your understanding of cyber threat management principles.
Expected Outcome of the Course
By the end of this course, you will:
- Be able to identify common cyber threats and understand how they can impact organizations.
- Have a basic understanding of the tools and techniques used to defend against and manage cyber threats.
- Be familiar with the incident response lifecycle, from detection to recovery.
- Receive a digital badge that you can add to your professional profile or share with others to highlight your foundational knowledge in cybersecurity threat management.
Target Candidate
This course is ideal for:
- Beginner learners who are interested in starting their journey in cybersecurity and threat management.
- Students who want to gain a basic understanding of how cybersecurity threats are managed within an organization.
- Individuals interested in building a foundation for further studies in cybersecurity, network security, or information security.
Recommended Prerequisites
- No prior experience in cybersecurity is required.
- A basic understanding of networking and information technology concepts may be helpful but is not necessary to begin this course.
Certification and Recognition
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a digital badge that demonstrates your understanding of cyber threat management. This badge can be displayed on your professional profiles or shared within your portfolio to showcase your skills in recognizing and managing cyber threats.
Course Objective
The Cisco Cyber Threat Management course provides a foundational introduction to the concepts and practices involved in identifying and mitigating cyber threats. While the course does not directly prepare you for employment, it equips you with the fundamental knowledge required for further studies in cybersecurity and related fields.
Please note that this course is a foundational learning experience that prepares you for higher-level coursework or certifications in cybersecurity. It does not directly prepare students for immediate employment but lays the groundwork for deeper knowledge and expertise in cyber threat management.
Completing this course will give you a strong understanding of cyber threats and management techniques, which can be a stepping stone to more advanced studies or certifications in cybersecurity.