Information Security: Networks#700924

Course Description

This course was updated on 9/23/2024.

Internal control requires that the information systems in a company are secure, reliable, and can be trusted. Cyberattacks and data breaches represent one of the greatest threats to most companies today. This course covers the importance of network security for all types of businesses and practices. The course will:

• Identify the vulnerabilities and define safeguards for computers, networks, networking components, software applications, and mobile devices.
• Describe the threats that can compromise computers and company data such as viruses, trojans and phishing.
• Describe some simple steps that users can take to properly protect themselves from any threats that penetrate the network and protect confidential company data.
• Discuss how to create a data security plan and an information security risk management plan along with some recommendations and best-practices for keeping networks safe.