Certificate in Cybersecurity Analysis (IIBA®-CCA): Getting Started from Pluralsight

This course will teach you the definition and value of key cybersecurity topics important to businesses today in all technological endeavors, regardless of role.

Cybersecurity is one of the primary focuses of building successful technology solutions. Every employee needs to have an understanding of how to build it into solutions and not let it be an afterthought. In this course, Certificate in Cybersecurity Analysis (IIBA®- CCA): Getting Started, you’ll learn what cybersecurity is and its value to business efforts.

First, you’ll explore the importance, value, and perspectives of cybersecurity for business professionals.

Next, you’ll discover cybersecurity frameworks and organizational approaches to cybersecurity.

Finally, you’ll learn how to describe key enterprise risk concepts.

When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of cybersecurity analysis topics needed to begin planning cybersecurity requirements in your technology projects and solutions.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Defining Cybersecurity for Business Professionals

Defining Cybersecurity in an Organization

Describing Key Enterprise Risk Concepts

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Suitable for learners who are working professionals

Teaches the basics of cybersecurity, an in-demand field

Provides a strong foundation for understanding cybersecurity

Taught by an experienced instructor

Offered through a reputable provider

May require learners to come in with some background knowledge

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Certificate in Cybersecurity Analysis (IIBA®-CCA): Getting Started with these activities:

Review IT security frameworks

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Brush up on various IT security frameworks to enhance your understanding of cybersecurity

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Read documentation and articles on IT security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and COBIT.
Identify commonalities and differences among these frameworks.
Analyze how these frameworks can be applied to real-world cybersecurity scenarios.

Follow online tutorials on cybersecurity risk assessment

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Enhance your understanding of cybersecurity risk assessment methodologies and best practices

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Search for reputable online resources and tutorials on cybersecurity risk assessment.
Follow the tutorials step-by-step, taking notes and practicing the techniques.
Complete any exercises or assessments included in the tutorials.
Apply the knowledge gained to real-world cybersecurity scenarios.

Participate in cybersecurity competitions or hackathons

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Challenge your cybersecurity skills and expand your knowledge by participating in competitions or hackathons.

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Identify and register for suitable cybersecurity competitions or hackathons.
Prepare for the event by reviewing relevant materials and practicing your skills.
Participate actively in the competition or hackathon, working collaboratively or individually.
Reflect on your performance and identify areas for improvement.

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Develop a cybersecurity incident response plan

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Prepare for real-world cybersecurity incidents by creating a comprehensive response plan

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Identify potential cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
Establish clear roles and responsibilities for incident response.
Develop step-by-step procedures for detecting, containing, and mitigating incidents.
Test the plan through simulations or exercises.

Career center

Learners who complete Certificate in Cybersecurity Analysis (IIBA®-CCA): Getting Started will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

IT Auditor

IT Auditors evaluate an organization's information systems to ensure they are secure and compliant with laws and regulations. They also make recommendations for improving the organization's cybersecurity posture.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts oversee and manage IT security and risk management programs. They work to keep their company safe from data breaches and cyber attacks. This course can help prepare you to enter this field by teaching you about the definition and value of cybersecurity, key enterprise risk concepts, and cybersecurity frameworks.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. They work to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and information.

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Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineers design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity systems. They work to protect networks, computers, and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants provide advice and guidance to organizations on how to improve their cybersecurity posture.

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Risk Manager

Risk Managers identify, assess, and manage risks to an organization's assets, operations, and reputation. They work to develop and implement strategies to mitigate these risks.

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IT Compliance Manager

IT Compliance Managers are responsible for ensuring that an organization's IT systems and practices are compliant with laws and regulations.

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Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Officers are responsible for protecting an organization's data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.

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Forensic Investigator

Forensic Investigators investigate cybercrimes and other incidents to collect evidence and identify the perpetrators.

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Business Continuity Planner

Business Continuity Planners develop and implement plans to ensure that an organization can continue to operate in the event of a disaster or disruption.

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Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain network security systems. They work to protect networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course can help prepare you to enter this field by teaching you about the definition and value of cybersecurity, key enterprise risk concepts, and cybersecurity frameworks.

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Compliance Analyst

Compliance Analysts ensure that an organization's operations are in compliance with laws and regulations.

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Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer systems. They work to ensure that systems are reliable, efficient, and secure.

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Privacy Analyst

Privacy Analysts develop and implement policies and procedures to protect an organization's data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.

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Security Architect

Security Architects design and implement security solutions for organizations. They work to protect networks, computers, and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.

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