CYBER 501 Introduction to Cybersecurity

$499.00

Introduction to Cybersecurity demystifies how cyber threats, attacks, and security controls operate inside modern organizations so professionals can understand the risks they are expected to manage and regulate. No technical background is required; the course is designed specifically for learners who want clarity without complexity. Through clear explanations, real-world examples, and guided analysis, the course provides answers to questions such as what cybersecurity really is, why it matters to your work, and what you need to know to be effective.

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This course is scheduled for a Wednesday evening live session (7:00 pm CST). If there is sufficient interest, an additional live morning session may be added.

Jan 28 to Mar 11, 2026

Class 1 Jan 28 7:00 pm CST / 1:00 am UTC

Class 2 Feb 4 7:00 pm CST / 1:00 am UTC

Class 3 Feb 11 7:00 pm CST / 1:00 am UTC

Class 4 Feb 18 7:00 pm CST / 1:00 am UTC

NO CLASS Feb 25

Class 5 Mar 4 7:00 pm CST / 1:00 am UTC

Class 6 Mar 11 7:00 pm CST / 1:00 am UTC

FOUNDATIONS OF CYBERSECURITY, 2ND EDITION.

Jason Andress

Early Access edition, 8/5/25

https://nostarch.com/foundations-cybersec-2e

Here is more information about the CTC certificate:

Cybersecurity Technology Certificate

The course is taught live via Zoom. Participants will need a webcam and microphone in order to take part in discussion and group activities.

Each class session runs for approximately 90 minutes. Class activities include short lectures, guided discussion, live questions, brief quizzes, and small-group drafting or problem-solving exercises focused on real-world scenarios.

Core topics include:

  • An introduction to cybersecurity and how it fits into organizations
  • Threats and threat actors
  • Identification and authentication
  • Access controls and authorization
  • Accountability
  • Cryptography

No technical background is required, and the emphasis is on understanding concepts and decision-making rather than technical configuration.