This specialization provides comprehensive training in cybersecurity operations, risk assessment, and strategic risk management, equipping learners with the skills to identify, analyze, and mitigate modern cyber threats. Through hands-on lessons and real-world case studies, learners will master tools like SIEM, SOC workflows, and risk management frameworks, preparing them for high-demand roles in the cybersecurity field. Designed with industry relevance, this program aligns with standards such as NIST and ISO to ensure practical expertise.
Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialization
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Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialization
Master Cybersecurity Operations & Risk Management. Gain expertise in cybersecurity operations, risk assessment, and strategic risk management to protect organizational assets and mitigate evolving threats
Instructor: Board Infinity
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4.9
(5 reviews)
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
3 months at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Analyze and mitigate cybersecurity threats using advanced tools and techniques.
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective mitigation strategies
Implement and manage Security Operations Center (SOC) workflows.
Align risk management practices with organizational objectives and industry standards.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Security Management
- Threat Management
- Cyber Security Policies
- Cybersecurity
- Risk Management
- Network Security
- Business Continuity Planning
- Risk Analysis
- Cyber Operations
- Computer Security Incident Management
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Risk Mitigation
- Vulnerability Management
- Risk Management Framework
- Cyber Attacks
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Cyber Risk
- Business Risk Management
- Threat Detection
- Incident Response
What’s included
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Taught in English
34 practice exercises
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Explain key cybersecurity concepts such as the CIA triad, defense-in-depth, and threat landscapes.
Identify and evaluate security incidents using SIEM tools, log analysis, and network monitoring techniques.
Implement host and network security measures, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security tools, to mitigate cybersecurity threats.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Incident Response
Category: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Category: Firewall
Category: Endpoint Security
Category: Continuous Monitoring
Category: Network Security
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Malware Protection
Category: Computer Security Incident Management
Category: Security Controls
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Cyber Operations
Category: Threat Management
Category: System Configuration
Category: Computer Security
Category: Cyber Security Policies
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Cyber Attacks
What you'll learn
Understand the fundamental concepts of IT risk, including categories, impacts on business objectives, and risk frameworks like ISO 31000 and NIST
Analyze and evaluate IT risks using qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologies, and prioritize them according to business goals
Apply risk mitigation strategies by implementing risk controls, developing business continuity plans, and integrating risk management.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Risk Management
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Risk Mitigation
Category: Continuous Monitoring
Category: Security Management
Category: Operational Risk
Category: Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Governance
Category: Business Risk Management
Category: Risk Control
Category: Risk Modeling
Category: Threat Management
Category: Cyber Risk
Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Category: ISO/IEC 27001
Category: Risk Appetite
Category: Business Continuity
What you'll learn
Analyze various risk management frameworks (ISO, NIST, COBIT) to determine their appropriate applications in organizational contexts .
Evaluate incident response strategies by assessing their effectiveness and implementing best practices for continuous improvement.
Create integrated risk management plans that align cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives, using performance metrics to measure success.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Incident Response
Category: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Category: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Category: Risk Management
Category: Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Category: Continuous Monitoring
Category: Business Risk Management
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Cyber Risk
Category: ISO/IEC 27001
Category: Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT)
Category: Security Management
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