Cyber and National Security
Cybersecurity Essentials
Every industry faces growing cybersecurity threats. Security breaches, due to employee errors, cost businesses an estimated $800,000,000 per year. Cyberattacks are not limited to large corporations: 43 percent target small businesses, but the majority of these companies do not know how to protect their information. Companies, both small and large, must address cybersecurity threats endangering their data.
The first line of defense against these threats is educating leadership and employees on key cybersecurity strategies. This course pinpoints the essential cybersecurity concepts needed to protect businesses and their employees.
Curriculum & Course Details
Each of the five modules contains interactive content, videos and quizzes to ensure participants complete the course with a firm understanding of cybersecurity concepts. While the content itself can be completed within three to five hours, participants are given a period of 30 days to finish the course.
By enrolling in this course, you will:
- Better understand how to keep yourself and your business safe when online.
- Learn to create stronger passwords to secure your information.
- Be able to identify and protect yourself from social engineering tactics used to exploit businesses.
- Become proficient in identifying and avoiding malware.
- Be able to implement essential cybersecurity practices in your workplace immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should enroll?
This course is designed for small and large businesses alike. It equips company leaders, managers, and employees with the cybersecurity knowledge and tools essential for anyone securing information or conducting business online.
Why choose USF's Cybersecurity Essentials?
- Upon completion, a digital badge is awarded to enhance resumes and professional social media profiles.
- Earn a credential backed by a major research university
- Register on an open-enrollment basis — no application required
- Learn at your own pace in a convenient online format
Tuition & Funding Sources
As noncredit training programs, our courses are ineligible for traditional federally subsidized financial resources.
- Possible funding through CareerSource
We’re pleased to offer a 10% discount to USF alumni, USF faculty and staff, USF faculty and staff family members, USF students and veterans on the following courses and programs:
· Human Resource Management Programs
· K-12 Summer Camps
· Process Improvement Programs
· Project Management Programs*
*Excludes the already discounted PMP® Exam Preparation Course
· Test Preparation Courses (SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT and LSAT)
How to Receive the Discount
The discount can be applied only at time of registration. Simply register for your
course online and use one of the following discount codes during the checkout process:
· USF Alumni Association Members: USFAAM
· USF Faculty and Staff:* USFFS
· USF Faculty and Staff Family Members: SUMMEROFUSF
· USF Students: USFS
· Veterans: USFVA
If you have questions or technical issues in applying a discount, call us at 813-974-0950.
* The discount is not valid for courses paid for by a USF Department. It is only valid for self-pay students.
Quick Details
Duration: Must be completed in 30 days
Cost: $50
