Cybersecurity Awareness: Key Security Terms & Concepts

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Overview/Description

Everyone who connects to the Internet is vulnerable to security threats. Managers need to know the types of security threats their organizations are vulnerable to and their potential impact.

In this course, you'll explore the key terms used in cybersecurity. You'll examine different types of threats, threat actors, and targets. You’ll investigate advanced persistent threats (APTs), insider threats, and uncertainty in relation to cybersecurity, as well as the various types of malware and security threats.

Expected Duration (hours)
2.3

Lesson Objectives

Cybersecurity Awareness: Key Security Terms & Concepts

discover the key concepts covered in this course

describe key concepts of cybersecurity assets and risks

describe the key terms associated with cybersecurity threats

recognize the key concepts of cybersecurity vulnerability and countermeasures

list the types of threat actors and their motives

list the types of attack targets

define what is meant by security exposure and a security threat or risk

list types of cybersecurity threats

describe what comprises mobile technology threats

define what is meant by cloud threats and list types of such threats

define advanced persistent threats (APTs)

give an example of an APT

describe how an insider threat in an organization would manifest

describe what malware is and list standard types of malware

list the steps performed in a cyber attack on security

define what is meant by uncertainty in cybersecurity

summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Course Number:
it_smbsadj_03_enus

Expertise Level
Beginner