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An Introduction to IT and Cyber Security

Everything you need to know to jump into the IT and Cyber Security world

Course Description

Anyone who is interested in the IT or cybersecurity industries should take the Introduction to IT and Cyber Security training course. There are no prerequisites for this entry-level IT course, and you are not required to have any prior IT work experience. It includes a broad overview that will be useful as you think about a career in cybersecurity or information technology.

The IT and cybersecurity industries are appealing for a variety of reasons. The demand for it is really high, first and foremost. Due to the rising number of cyberattacks and threats, businesses are increasingly in need of professionals to safeguard their data and other digital assets.

In fact, there are more competent people needed to fill the need for IT specialists than there are available workers to fill that demand. This implies that qualified IT and cybersecurity experts will almost certainly be able to find jobs that offer a high level of job security. Additionally, most IT and cybersecurity experts make a good living, particularly as their careers progress.

In order to help students better determine which IT industry they want to pursue a career in, this course was designed to give them an overview of the principles of IT and Cyber Security.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginners who are interested in IT and Cyber Security world
  • Business people who need to know the basics of IT and Cyber Security
  • CIA and CPA auditors who want to audit IT environments

Goals

  • An introduction to computer hardware and software

  • Learn how software is built from scratch

  • Learn the basics of database management systems

  • Learn essential Database operations

  • Learn about Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Concepts

  • Learn servers and Operating Systems essentials

  • Learn basic cloud concepts

  • Learn basic Web concepts

  • Learn essential cyber security concepts

  • Be familiar with data classification and information protection approaches

  • Learn about main IT control frameworks

  • Familiarize yourself with application controls

Prerequisites

  • Extremely basic knowledge regarding computers required

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Curriculum

  • Introduction to IT and Cyber Security
    12:11
    Preview
  • Networking Essentials
    22:19
  • Servers Essentials
    01:27
    Preview
  • Operating Systems Fundamentals
    02:48
  • Databases and DBMS Basics
    10:19
  • Functions of IT Department
    06:43
  • World Wide Web Infrastructure
    10:04
  • Web and Mobile Applications Development Basics
    14:04
  • Software Licensing Fundamentals
    06:50
  • IT Control Frameworks (ISO, NIST, PCI DSS, SOC2)
    11:12
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) World
    01:27
  • Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Basics
    11:04
  • Cyber Security Essentials
    10:19
  • Methods of Information Protection
    17:44
  • Major Application Security Controls
    10:37
  • GDPR and Privacy Areas
    03:25
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An Introduction to IT and Cyber Security
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  • 2.5 hours
  • 16 Lectures
  • 1 Resources
  • Completion Certificate Sample Certificate
  • Lifetime Access Yes
  • Language English
  • 30-Days Money Back Guarantee

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