Security Basics Course

Take a look at some fundamental security basics for soft-skill-focused learners.

28 minutes

Course description

In this course, we cover the NIST Framework and basic security terminology, including different types of attacks, the vocabulary of risk and terms related to policies and guidelines. This course is designed for soft-skilled individuals who do not have a technical security background.

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Security Basics Course

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