Essentials of Cybersecurity Certificate by University of Washington (edX)

The University of Washington's Cyber Security Certification training is intended to introduce you to the field of cybersecurity and its landscape, numerous sectors, various roles, career paths, and competencies. Throughout the course, you will learn the fundamental skills that successful cybersecurity professionals require in addition to technical proficiency. You will learn about the significance of the role of a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer). The program covers the procedures, policies, technologies, and practices that aid in mitigating the vulnerabilities of systems and organizations to cyberattacks.

The goal of this program is to give you a better understanding of the field and all of the opportunities it provides. You will be able to take a self-assessment test to help you determine the best cybersecurity career path for you. It is ideal for students who want to identify their specific optimal niche and plan their entry into this exciting field.

There are 4 courses in this program:

• Course 1 lays the groundwork with the basics and history. It discusses threat spectrum, how can organizations break down the silos that inhibit communication strategies, how to respond to risks in critical infrastructure
• Course 2 brings in the mentoring voices of high-level chief information security officers
• Course 3 dives into tools and helps you develop your own toolkit
• Course 4 is where you’ll be able to evaluate demands of the many career paths possible and really hone your career plan

Key Highlights

• Learn about the vast array of roles and sectors in the field of cybersecurity
• Understand the relationship between technology and management in cybersecurity protection
• Apply the basic concepts and terminology of cybersecurity
• Identify the appropriate type of security controls for the different threats
• Assess your knowledge, abilities, and skills for identifying the right path for you

Duration : 6 months, 2-5 hours per week

Rating : 4.5/5.0

Enroll here: edx.org/professional-certificate/uwashingtonx-essentials-cybersecurity