Information Technology Certified Associate (ITCA)

Course Description

CSX | Cybersecurity Fundamentals Course (4 day)

Why become a cybersecurity professional? The protection of information is a critical function for all enterprises. Cybersecurity is a growing and rapidly changing field that focuses on the protection of information assets that are embedded in internetworked information systems. Given today’s technological advances, professionals who are involved information technologies must be knowledgeable about the central concepts and security implications that frame and define this increasingly all-pervasive field.

The CSX Fundamentals Course is designed to provide an overview of this material, as well as to offer insight into the importance of cybersecurity and the integral role of cybersecurity professionals. This course will also cover four key areas of cybersecurity: 1) cybersecurity architecture principles, 2) security of networks, systems, applications and data, 3) incident response, and 4) the security implications of the adoption of emerging technologies. Designed as a foundational course, it will also prepare learners for the CSX Fundamental Exam.

Pre-Assessment

A pre-assessment provided to attendees will assist the instructor in determining the baseline knowledge of participants, as well as any necessary demographic information. Results from the pre-assessment should be used to help focus lecture and activities to be most meaningful to all participants. The pre-assessment should include questions regarding:

• Level and years of information technology-related experience or other practical experience.
• Knowledge or experience in the area of information security and cybersecurity
• Current title and role
• Domestic or international
• Size and number of employees
• Industry
• Region (US or non-US)
• Educational background
• Degree in cybersecurity or a related field (if so, what)?
• What university did they attend?

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Audit, risk, compliance, information security, government and legal professionals with a familiarity of basic information technology and information systems concepts, who are:

• New to cybersecurity
• Interested in entering the field of cybersecurity
• Interested in the ISACA Cybersecurity Certification
• Students and recent graduates interested in the field of cybersecurity
• Individuals with zero to three years cybersecurity experience
• Region (US or non-US)
• Educational background
• Degree in cybersecurity or a related field (if so, what)?
• What university did they attend?