Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
GOOG-0007
Version:
1
Organization:
Coursera Inc.
Location:
Online
Length:
24 weeks (168 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Linux
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Security Fundamentals
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Attacks and Exploits
Description

Objective:

This course is offered through Coursera, which is an ACE Authorized Instructional Platform. This course is also offered directly through Google.

The course objective is to equip students with important skills such as Python programming, intrusion detection, and SIEM tools. This beginner-friendly comprehensive program marries theory with practical application, preparing students for numerous job roles including cybersecurity analyst and security operations center (SOC) analyst.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Assess the importance of cybersecurity practices and their impact for organizations
  • Identify common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, as well as techniques to mitigate them
  • Protect networks, devices, people, and data from unauthorized access and cyberattacks using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
  • Gain hands-on experience with Python, Linux, and SQL

General Topics:

  • Foundations of Cybersecurity
  • Management of Security Risks
  • Networks and Network Security
  • Linux and SQL
  • Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
  • Vulnerability Detection and Response
  • Automation of Cybersecurity Tasks with Python
  • Preparation for Cybersecurity Jobs
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction
  • Work-based Learning

Methods of Assessment:

  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies

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