Information Security Fundamentals [Free Course]

Free Certification Course Title: Information Security Fundamentals

This course is meant for anyone curious about InfoSec and just starting out in this field.

Information Security Fundamentals

What you’ll learn:

  • Information Security
  • Computer Security
  • CIA Triad
  • Non-repudiation
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Management
  • Cryptography Basics
  • Authentication
  • Authorization
  • Security Policies
  • Security Auditing
  • Security Laws and Regulations
  • Security Defense
  • Security Monitoring
  • Incident Response
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Security Patching
  • Penetration testing

Requirements:

  • Basic understanding of IT concepts, such as communication via computer networks, and authenticating to IT systems.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for anyone interested in learning the very basics of InfoSec. Explanations are meant even for those who hear these terms and concepts for the first time.

Description:

This course is meant for anyone curious about InfoSec and just starting out in this field. Terminology and concepts are explained with the goal of being clear even to those who hear of them for the very first time.

The following topics are covered mainly with definitions and theoretical explanations, but also with some practical examples:

– The need for InfoSec

– CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)

– Non-repudiation

– Risk Assessment & Risk Management

– Cryptography and it’s place in InfoSec

– Authentication and Authorization

– Governance and Information Security Policies

– Security Auditing

– Laws & Regulations related to Security and Privacy of Data

– Security Detection and Response

– Vulnerability Management

– Security Patching

– Penetration Testing

This course includes:

  • 1.5 hours on-demand video
  • 18 downloadable resources
  • Full lifetime access
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Certificate of completion