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Cybersecurity is evolving. Terminology gets added from time to time as new companies and technologies emerge in the marketplace with a new solution to a common problem. There are cornerstones of cybersecurity that have not changed since day one. And there are components that change on a regular basis. One of the best ways to stay up-to-date with technology, gain confidence and increase your skill set is to put in the time behind the keyboard. Actively participate in cybersecurity programs and become a constant learner. Challenge yourself to deepen your understanding of the vocabulary and concepts discussed throughout this course.
 When you start your new job, it may be a while before you get oriented to your new environment. But as you’re getting used to your surroundings, see if you can find areas related to your job where you may be able to make quick wins that lead to significant improvements. Your goal is to make a good first impression to your boss and peers as early as possible. Try to find three to five of these opportunities in your first 30 days. Of those areas, I recommend focusing on accomplishing two in your first 90 days.
The internet has now become an essential service, as necessary for our lives as power and water. However, it has also generated new forms of electronic disruption and crime, which affects governments, industry, and individuals. From a means of protecting computers against simple vandalism, cybersecurity has become a key defense against organized cybercrime and state-sponsored cyber espionage and warfare. In this LinkedIn Learning course, I’ll explain the frameworks and standards which are used as the foundations from which to defend against online threats, show you how to calculate the cyber risk, and explain the basics of responding to a cyber incident.