vcc.ca
LERN 1400: Cyber Security for Managers
Effective date
January 2021
Department
LERN UGotClass
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Cyber security issues are all around us and reach nearly every part of our business and work, from online banking and education to Facebook and Wi-Fi. Finally, you can get up to date on Cyber Security basics and fundamentals. Designed for non-technical managers, directors and others in the work place, you will find out about threats and vulnerabilities, safeguards, common attacks, viruses, malware and spyware, disaster recover planning, Intrusion Detection/Prevention, basic security architecture, introductory forensics, and cyber terrorism.
At the end of this course, you will have the knowledge needed to practice safer computing and safeguard your business and work information.
This course is offered in partnership with Learning Education Resource Network - UGotClass. For more information see: http://yougotclass.org/index.cfm/VCC
Credits
0.0
Year of study
General Interest
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Possess a fundamental knowledge of Cyber Security
- Understand what a vulnerability is and how to address most common vulnerabilities
- Know basic and fundamental risk management principles as it relates to Cyber Security
- Have the knowledge needed to practice safer computing and safeguard your information
- Understand basic technical controls in use today,such as firewalls and Intrusion Detection systems.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 16
Total Hours: 16
Total Hours: 16
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S- based on: 1. Make at least one comment every week in the discussion.2. Take every Unit self-quiz. 3.Completion Timeline -The requirements should be done by the last day of the course.
Evaluation Plan
None
Course topics
- Introduction to Cyber Security
- Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Information Assurance - Staying safe
- Disaster recover planning
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.