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Institut Mines-Télécom

Cybersecurity Essentials : from Risk to Resilience

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Ready to transform your cybersecurity approach? This MOOC is designed for IT/OT professionals in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like you, who are the go-to person for keeping systems secure. You'll move beyond the basics, gaining actionable skills to protect your critical IT and OT infrastructure from evolving threats. Through hands-on labs, real-world tools, and SME-focused case studies, you will: Understand common attack techniques like phishing and ransomware, and learn how adversaries exploit vulnerabilities in both IT and OT environments. Master practical defense strategies, from implementing effective patching and firewall rules to setting up robust identity and access management for small teams. Discover low-cost, high-impact security measures and integrate cybersecurity best practices into your existing workflows. Develop a structured approach to risk assessment and incident response, enabling you to confidently identify weak points and build a resilient security plan tailored for your organization. Stop reacting to threats and start acting with confidence. This course empowers you to make smarter security decisions and invest where it truly matters, ensuring your systems are protected against today's cyber landscape.

Syllabus

  • Welcome !
  • Part 0 : How to Get the Most Out of This Course ?
  • Part 1: Bases – Foundations
  • Part 2: Attacks – How Systems Are Compromised
  • Part 3: Defenses – How to Protect Your Systems
    • Let’s provide actionable steps for "Alex" to defend their systems.
  • Part 4: Recontextualize – Applying What You Learned
    • This section is designed as a series of workshops to help "Alex" directly apply the course concepts to their own real-world environment.
  • Part 5 : Final Exam & Completion

Taught by

Marc-Oliver Pahl

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