The Internet of Things is reshaping our world. Learn crucial cybersecurity skills to secure your devices and data in this connected age.
The Internet of Things will forever change our personal and professional lives and it is important that we all have a basic understanding of what this means and how it might impact our safety and privacy in the near future. There are estimated to be over 50 billion devices communicating through the Internet. These devices range from doorbells, thermostats, cars, and washing machines. These devices can make our lives easier and more efficient. At the same time, some of these devices may put our safety and privacy at risk. Understanding the operational mechanics of the Internet of Things and the necessary precautions to ensure safety is essential and will be discussed in this course.
Designed for both IT professionals and general audiences, this course examines the technologies powering IoT, the risks they introduce, and the crucial role of public-private partnerships in securing our digital future. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of IoT concepts and the importance of cybersecurity awareness in an interconnected environment.
Terri Wagner is former founder of Mentor Source, Inc., a Colorado-based business leadership and project management coaching, mentoring, consulting, and training company. She is an experienced instructional designer, coauthor, and technical editor who produced several business leadership, project management, and business analysis textbooks and educational programs. Terri has also taught domestically and internationally to state agencies, governmental entities, corporate clients, and at the graduate level in the university system.
Information Systems Security Engineer
Tom is now retired. Earlier in his career, Tom was employed in aerospace as an Information System Security Engineer implementing the full NIST Risk Management Framework security life cycle on complex computer systems. Responsibilities include the design, implementation, documentation, testing, assessment, audit, accreditation, and continuous monitoring of the cyber security controls that protect sensitive U.S. government information systems from both insider and external threats.
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