Cybersecurity for Everyone

The CBU Cybersecurity for Everyone microcredential demonstrates that an earner has proven understanding of foundational concepts related to the cybercrime and cybersecurity landscape and have acquired modern and industry-recognized skills used in mitigating security threats to organizations. Through a learning experience that blends presentation, discussion, and case studies exploring theoretical insights, and engaging in activities and assignments that require practical application of risk assessment and policy writing skills, Cybersecurity for Everyone earners are well-equipped to understand and tackle cyber threats in their professional and personal lives. Specific skills development in this microcredential focused on network security, risk management, identity and access management, and mitigating human vulnerabilities. Earners of this microcredential have demonstrated that they: 1. Understand the cyber crime and cybersecurity landscape, including threats to organizations and individuals, legal considerations for businesses and the public sector, and instances of cyber attacks in the real-world. 2. Can communicate cyber threats, attacks, and mitigations applicable to various domains of cybersecurity 3. Undertake a risk assessment process for an organization and provide recommendations for actionable solutions to enhance security and reduce risk.

Issuer	Cape Breton University
Issued On	1704974400
Expires	-

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