Cybersecurity is no longer limited to specialists—it’s a core competency for anyone in IT or business operations. With global cybercrime costs projected to exceed $10.5 trillion by 2025, organizations cannot rely on outdated methods. This course equips you with a practical foundation in cybersecurity operations, focusing on real-world threats such as ransomware, phishing, insider risks, and data breaches.

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What you'll learn
Analyze CIA triad, attack surfaces, frameworks, and risk management to address threats.
Design secure access controls, identity, and secrets management to protect systems/data.
Describe the modern attack landscape, and human-centric and web-based threats.
Apply strategies for SOC workflows, highlighting key roles, and practical operations.
Skills you'll gain
- Threat Detection
- Information Systems Security
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Security Awareness
- Zero Trust Network Access
- Security Management
- Security Strategy
- Cyber Attacks
- Identity and Access Management
- Human Factors (Security)
- Cyber Security Policies
- Endpoint Security
- Incident Response
- Security Controls
- Cybersecurity
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Computer Security Incident Management
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Threat Management
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September 2025
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There are 6 modules in this course
In this course, you’ll learn how to strengthen cybersecurity operations by mastering core principles, modern threat management, and security response practices. You’ll focus on real-world applications like zero trust, identity and access management, and Security Operations Center workflows, while exploring tools such as SIEM, XDR, and threat intelligence. Through expert instruction, case studies, and practical demonstrations, you’ll gain the skills to detect and respond to threats, protect sensitive data, and mitigate risks—while addressing common challenges like social engineering, insider threats, and behavioral biases.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 plugin
In this module, you’ll learn the foundations of cybersecurity by exploring the CIA triad, key roles, domains, and frameworks that guide modern security practices. You’ll examine how cybersecurity supports enterprises, governments, and industries in safeguarding digital environments. Through expert explanations, case studies, and practical insights, you’ll gain the skills to understand core principles, apply frameworks, and recognize the importance of cybersecurity in today’s threat landscape.
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10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
In this module, you’ll learn how to secure digital identities and manage access through core IAM principles, Zero Trust, and multi-factor authentication. You’ll explore privileged access management and modern strategies for controlling system entry, while understanding how layered methods build stronger, business-aligned security architectures. By the end, you’ll be equipped to design identity and access policies that reduce risks and ensure compliance across systems.
What's included
10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
In this module, you’ll learn how to identify and mitigate threats by exploring attacker motives, tactics, and the evolving threat landscape. You’ll examine modern human-centric risks such as phishing and social engineering, along with software and web-based vulnerabilities. Through practical insights into key cybersecurity tools and mitigation strategies, you’ll gain the skills to strengthen defenses while maintaining operational simplicity.
What's included
10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
In this module, you’ll learn how to structure and operate a Security Operations Center (SOC) by examining its roles, workflows, and team responsibilities. You’ll break down the technologies and processes that drive monitoring, incident detection, and response—exploring how SOC tools empower enterprises to align security with business goals. Through expert walkthroughs, practical examples, and real-world case studies, you’ll gain the skills to design, evaluate, and manage SOC operations with confidence and clarity.
What's included
10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
In this concluding module, you’ll apply your knowledge by designing an incident response plan for a phishing-based credential compromise. You’ll integrate key concepts from the course—covering threat analysis, identity security, and SOC practices—to build a practical, actionable response framework. By working through this real-world scenario, you’ll gain confidence in handling phishing incidents and strengthen your ability to safeguard organizational systems.
What's included
1 video1 peer review
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