For this discussion prompt, consider the following: Are there concepts or portions of content that you would like to learn more about?Have you learned anything unexpected or surprising? Are there responsibilities associated with the role of a cybersecurity analyst that appeal to you more than others?

Now that you’ve started the program, it’s time to get involved in the discussion forums. Connecting with the community is an important part of being a cybersecurity professional. Visit the discussion forums to connect with other learners so you can network, ask questions, share resources, and encourage one another. You’ll build on your cybersecurity skills and knowledge and enrich your learning experience. For this discussion prompt, consider the following:What most interests you about a career in cybersecurity?What topic are you most excited to learn about in this course?Submit 2–3 sentences (40–60 words total)

In this part of the program, you were introduced to how security protects organizations and people, and core skills and knowledge needed to become a cybersecurity analyst. Coming up, you’ll learn more about security domains, controls, frameworks, and compliance. You’ll also have an opportunity to analyze security information and event management (SIEM) data and use a playbook to respond to security incidents.For this discussion prompt, consider the following: What understandings and/or beliefs about cybersecurity did you have before starting this course?How have your understandings and/or beliefs about cybersecurity changed? What’s an interesting element of the cybersecurity profession you discovered that you didn’t already know about?Submit 3–4 sentences (60–80 words) responding to these questions.

1.Question 1Fill in the blank: Cybersecurity is the practice of ensuring _____ by protecting networks, devices, people, and data from unauthorized access or criminal exploitation.1 pointcompliance, instructions, and accuracycontinuity, infrastructure, and attainment of business goalsconfidentiality, integrity, and availability of informationcustomer trust, increased revenue, and advancement2.Question 2What are the primary responsibilities of an entry-level security analyst? Select three answers. 1 pointSearch for weaknesses Create compliance lawsProtect informationMonitor systems

Why are you interested in learning about cybersecurity?Have you taken any other courses related to cybersecurity? If so, what did they focus on? During this course, what do you hope to learn related to the computing foundations that support cybersecurity?

1.Question 1Fill in the blank: Cybersecurity aims to protect networks, devices, people, and data from _____ or unauthorized access. 1 pointchanging business prioritiescriminal exploitationpoor financial managementmarket shifts2.Question 2Which of the following tasks are typically responsibilities of entry-level security analysts? Select all that apply.1 pointExamining in-house security issuesCreating organizational policiesInstalling prevention softwareProtecting computer and network systems3.Question 3An employee receives an email that they believe to be legitimate. They click on a compromised link within the email. What type of internal threat does this scenario describe?1 pointIntentionalAccidentalOperationalAbusive4.Question 4What is identity theft?1 pointA data breach that affects an entire organizationStealing personal information to commit fraud while impersonating a victimFailing to maintain and secure user, customer, and vendor dataTrying to gain access to an organization’s private networks5.Question 5Fill in the blank: An organization that is in regulatory compliance is likely to _____ fines.1 pointencounterincuravoidrectify6.Question 6Which of the following proficiencies are examples of technical skills? Select two answers.1 pointApplying computer forensicsAutomating tasks with programmingPrioritizing collaborationCommunicating with employees7.Question 7Fill in the blank: Security information and _____ management (SIEM) tools enable security professionals to identify and analyze threats, risks, and vulnerabilities. 1 pointeventemergencyenterpriseemployer8.Question 8A security professional receives an alert about an unknown user accessing a system within their organization. They attempt to identify, analyze, and preserve the associated criminal evidence. What security task does this scenario describe?1 pointComputer forensicsSoftware upgradesProgramming with codeResolving error messages9.Question 9Which of the following statements accurately describe personally identifiable information (PII) and sensitive personally identifiable information (SPII)? Select all that apply.1 pointPII is any information used to infer an individual’s identity.Only SPII is vulnerable to identity theft.An example of SPII is someone’s biometric data.An example of PII is someone’s phone number.