HPE DSI 402

Data Science Courses

Enterprise CyberSecurity Fundamentals

Credit: One digital badge, which can be used towards an appropriate HPE DSI micro-credential program
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 hours per week over five weeks (15 hours total)
Format: Synchronous online meetings on MS Teams

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Description

The course Enterprise Cybersecurity Fundamentals provides students with a broad introduction to the principles, technologies, and practices used to secure modern enterprise computing environments. The course examines how cybersecurity products, services, and operational frameworks are applied across industry to protect organizational systems, networks, applications, and data from evolving cyber threats.

Participants will develop foundational knowledge of the major domains within cybersecurity and gain an understanding of the core concepts, terminology, and security practices commonly used in enterprise environments. The course introduces the role of cybersecurity in business continuity, risk management, regulatory compliance, and digital infrastructure protection.

Topics covered may include cybersecurity principles, threat landscapes, network security, endpoint protection, identity and access management, data security, vulnerability management, cloud security, incident response, security monitoring, and governance frameworks. The course also explores the functions of common security technologies and services used in enterprise cybersecurity operations.

Through case studies, discussions, and practical examples, participants will learn how organizations identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks while maintaining secure and resilient IT infrastructures.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand foundational cybersecurity concepts and terminology
  • Identify major domains and operational areas within cybersecurity
  • Recognize common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors
  • Explain the purpose and function of enterprise security technologies and services
  • Describe basic cybersecurity risk management and defense strategies
  • Understand the role of cybersecurity in protecting organizational assets and operations
  • Evaluate foundational security practices used in enterprise environments 

This course is intended for students, researchers, and professionals seeking an introductory understanding of enterprise cybersecurity concepts and industry practices.

Mandatory Policies

Attendance: Regular class attendance, participation, and engagement in coursework are important contributors to student success. Grades (Pass/Fail) will not be assigned to students who fail to attend at least 12 hours of synchronous instruction. Absences may be excused as provided in the Excused Absence Policies included in the current UH Course Catalog.

Recording of Class: Students may not record all or part of class, livestream all or part of class, or make/distribute screen captures, without advanced written consent of the instructor. Classes may be recorded by the instructor. Students may use instructor’s recordings for their own studying and note-taking. Instructor’s recordings are not authorized to be shared with anyone without the prior written approval of the instructor.

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