What you'll learn

A security incident can have a significant effect on an organization. Investors, customers and regulators expect security be to managed from the board downwards. In this course, Security Explained, you will gain a basic understanding of security. First, you'll explore the key concepts in security. Next, you’ll learn about the different types of attackers, what motivates them, and how they break into computer systems through vulnerabilities. Then, you'll see an organization defends itself using a risk-based combination of preventative, detective, and corrective controls and security frameworks. Finally, you'll discover the typical roles needed to support cyber security in an organization and how a security team aims to balance business opportunities with risk management. When you’re finished with this course you will have the high-level understanding of cyber security that’s essential for every executive and IT professional.