Course Overview

CITO201: Cybersecurity Principles is an advanced course offered by NGE Institute, designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity concepts, frameworks, and best practices. This course is tailored for IT professionals, security analysts, and business leaders seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in protecting digital assets and mitigating cyber threats.

Course Description

In CITO201, participants will delve into the fundamental principles of cybersecurity, including risk management, threat intelligence, incident response, and security governance. The course will cover essential cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, and CIS Controls, providing insights into how these frameworks can be applied to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks effectively. Through a combination of theoretical lectures, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies, students will learn how to develop robust cybersecurity strategies, implement security controls, and respond to cybersecurity incidents proactively.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles and concepts of cybersecurity and threat landscape.
• Apply cybersecurity frameworks and standards to assess and manage cybersecurity risks effectively.
• Gather, analyze, and leverage threat intelligence data to enhance cybersecurity posture.
• Establish security governance and compliance frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Develop and implement incident response plans to respond to cybersecurity incidents efficiently.
• Identify emerging trends and best practices in cybersecurity and adapt security strategies accordingly.