Obtain introductory knowledge of cybersecurity, including the global implications of cyber threats, the impact of cyber-attacks on industries, and why cybersecurity is a growing profession. Learners will have an understanding of the ways in which networks are vulnerable to attack and approaches to threat detection and defense.

• Explain the need and importance of cybersecurity.
• Explain the characteristics and value of personal data, and data within an organization
• Recognize the characteristics and operation of a cyber attack.
• Interpret the trends in the cyber threat landscape
• Learn techniques to protect organizations from cyber attacks.
• Recognize the behavior-based approach to cybersecurity.
• Explain Cisco’s approach to cybersecurity
• Understand legal and ethical issues in cybersecurity.
• Explain the opportunities for pursuing an education and a career in cybersecurity
• Introduction to different types of malware and attacks, and how organizations are protecting themselves against these attacks.
• Demonstrate understanding of languages used to describe cybersecurity concepts is designed to be easily understood by learners at all levels and embedded interactive activities help reinforce comprehension.