Transition to and prepare for fundamentals-level security, compliance, and identity course

Beginner
K-12 Educator
School Leader
Higher Education Educator
Office 365

Today, internet-connected services are everywhere, and as a result, so are threats from spammers, hackers, and cybercriminals. Understanding the basics of cybersecurity is the first step toward preparing for the fundamentals-level security, compliance, and identity course as well as preventing malicious attacks.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:

  • Define cybersecurity and cybercriminals
  • Explain how to defend against cyberattacks
  • Describe the principles of Zero Trust
  • Explain types of attacks, attack vectors, and the threat landscape
  • Identify mitigation strategies

ISTE Standards for Educators:

  • Educator - Learner

  • Educator - Collaborator