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Course Overview

Information system security is the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It is a critical aspect of modern technology and business operations as our dependence on digital information and communication continues to grow. This course takes the information security field as a whole and is well suited to anyone wondering what people mean when they use the term information security, or anyone interested in the field and wondering where to start.  

The course will begin with a basic introduction to Information Security covering its fundamental concepts and terminologies. Following this, you will understand the risk that comes with it. Moving ahead, you will gain a basic understanding of the information systems, and their development through the SDLC process. You will also learn about the most common and effective attacks on the weakest link by defining social engineering and explaining phishing, smishing, and vishing. Further in this course, you will learn what cryptography is, and about symmetric and asymmetric cryptography. Lastly, you will explore what Information Security Policy is.

After completing this course, you will have gained an understanding of the core principles of information security to help you better protect your IT and business infrastructure, as well as the people of the organization.

What You Will Learn

  • Learn fundamental security concepts.
  • Understand the importance of Information Security for the functionality of the Information System.
  • Follow the tensions between information security and privacy.
  • Learn how to approach and recognize common threats and vulnerabilities in regard to Information Security.
  • The basics of cryptography.
  • Understand the role of technical standards to supplement legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Learn how to be better at talking tech to C-suite.

Program Curriculum

  • Information Security – Fundamental Concept(s) and Terminology
  • Risk
  • $7 Million Cybersecurity Scholarship by EC-Council
  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • Introduction to Information Systems
  • Design and Development
  • Threats and Attacks Overview
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • The Weakest Link and Security Awareness Training
  • Access Control and Physical Security
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • Cryptography Basics
  • Symmetric/Asymmetric Encryption, Hashing, PKI (Public Key Infrastructure)
  • Cryptography in Real Life
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • GDPR, NIST CSF, ISO 27001
  • Information Security Policy Overview
  • Chapter 5 Quiz

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Instructor

Tino Sokic

Tino Sokic is a Cyber Security Professional with an emphasis on users’ privacy who has been in the IT field for over ten years. The combination of law school and IT certifications with a Systems Engineer background has produced a need to raise awareness of the technologies that surround people’s lives. As a Cyber Security Awareness and an Open Source Intelligence trainer, Tino has the ability to provide easy-to-follow curriculums consisting of hands-on examples and real-life stories. His focus is on the human side of technology. Tino is a co-founder of the Croatian regional biggest website that provides free tutorials and how to’s about technology and attends various Cyber Security conferences across Europe as a Guest Speaker. Also, he is a column writer for one of the first Croatian IT magazines and a regular guest on Cyber Security questions on the National TV.

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