Cybersecurity

Date: June 09, 2021 - September 15, 2021

Times: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Day(s): Wednesday

Location: Online

Contact Name: , (3400 693-1471, cell@uvi.edu

Details:

Financial news media is frequently inundated with instances of cybercrime which burden the finance industry with millions of dollars of annual losses.  These events, however, are not just of concern for the global financial industry, but all businesses that utilize technology in their operations.  With cyber attackers and hackers becoming more sophisticated in their use of cyber threats, any lack of emphasis on cybersecurity in an organization will render it to larger financial losses and exposure to risks such as reputation and liquidity risks.  It is therefore imperative that industry professionals acquire an appreciation for the importance of cybersecurity along with engaging in some of its more practical aspects of the prevention of cyberattacks.  

This course will introduce students to the rudiments of cybersecurity, making it ideal for those that wish to have well-rounded knowledge about concepts in the field.  Along with the basics of practical computer security, the course will explore areas such as confidentiality, risk assessment, and practical ways to safeguard various computing systems.  

Fee: $1850

Link(s): To register for this course, please click this link.