Learn about the fundamentals of Information Technology Security and understand how to recognize cyber threats and vulnerabilities so that you can implement an effective IT Security defense.    

This introduction to cyber defense is a fast-paced way to get up to speed on IT security. This entry-level track takes a combined light technical and high-level view of business challenges and solutions for practical IT security goals, providing a solid foundation for those new to their role in cyber security.  Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of IT security defense, vulnerabilities and modern threat types, security team roles, and approaches for today's active IT security defense.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understand a brief history of hacking
• Identify the foundational controls of Information Technology Security
• Recognize modern cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits
• Apply knowledge on how IT attacks are carried out and mitigated
• Navigate recent cyber-attack case studies for key lessons learned
• Be prepared to orchestrate a defense in depth IT Security program

Continuing Education Contact Hours: 14

This course has been endorsed by techNL as a valuable professional development option for member organizations. 

Who Should Attend

This course is well suited for those in Information Technology, Data Protection roles who have a working knowledge of technology who wish to focus on IT Security, or who have recently changed roles into the cybersecurity field.