About this Course

This beginner-friendly and asynchronous cybersecurity course is designed to help learners jumpstart their career in cybersecurity. Tailored to various experience levels, the course focuses on foundational concepts at your own pace, covering key elements like the CIA Triad, cryptography basics, and the roles of today's cybersecurity professionals.

Course Coverage

• Cybersecurity principles
• CIA Triad overview
• Introduction to Cryptography, Plaintext and Ciphertext
• Encryption and Decryption methods
• Understanding Cipher and Key concepts
• Exploration of Caesar Cipher and Symmetric encryption

Learning Outcomes

Students will learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity, understand and apply the CIA Triad to real-world scenarios, and get acquainted with the basics of cryptography and its significance in cybersecurity.

Course Prerequisites

No prior experience or specific technical installations are necessary for this course.

Who Should Enroll

This course is ideal for individuals looking to enter the cybersecurity field, those interested in the basics of cybersecurity, and professionals desiring a shift towards security roles in their career.

Real-World Application

Skills gained from this course can be directly applied in roles such as information security analysts, security software developers, and roles involving security management and threat analysis within various organizations.

Course Details

Institution: George Washington University

Subject: Engineering

Level: Introductory

Language: English