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SkillSoft Explore Course

Aspire     Security Essentials for Decision-makers and Leaders     Security Essentials - Track 1: Becoming Security Aware

Everyone who connects to the Internet is vulnerable to security threats. Managers need to know the types of security threats their organizations are vulnerable to and their potential impact.


In this course, you'll explore the key terms used in cybersecurity. You'll examine different types of threats, threat actors, and targets. You’ll investigate advanced persistent threats (APTs), insider threats, and uncertainty in relation to cybersecurity, as well as the various types of malware and security threats.



Objectives

Cybersecurity Awareness: Key Security Terms & Concepts

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • describe key concepts of cybersecurity assets and risks
  • describe the key terms associated with cybersecurity threats
  • recognize the key concepts of cybersecurity vulnerability and countermeasures
  • list the types of threat actors and their motives
  • list the types of attack targets
  • define what is meant by security exposure and a security threat or risk
  • list types of cybersecurity threats
  • describe what comprises mobile technology threats
  • define what is meant by cloud threats and list types of such threats
  • define advanced persistent threats (APTs)
  • give an example of an APT
  • describe how an insider threat in an organization would manifest
  • describe what malware is and list standard types of malware
  • list the steps performed in a cyber attack on security
  • define what is meant by uncertainty in cybersecurity
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course