Cybersecurity
In this lesson, you'll learn what cybersecurity is and why it's essential for modern organisations. We explore the core definition—protecting computer systems, networks, devices and data from unauthorised access and cyber threats—and the key objectives: safeguarding data, maintaining business continuity, preventing
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In this lesson
- 0:00 Cybersecurity: protecting systems and data
- 0:21 Key objectives of cybersecurity
- 1:00 Embedding cybersecurity in organisational culture
- 2:07 Practical security measures and controls
About this lesson
cybercrime, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You'll discover the practical strategies organisations use to embed cybersecurity into their culture and operations. This includes fostering employee awareness through regular training, keeping systems updated with the latest software and security patches, implementing access controls to restrict system access, monitoring networks to detect threats, and conducting regular audits and assessments. Understanding these practices is vital for the E1 Managing Finance in a Digital World module, where digital risk and information security are increasingly important to strategic decision-making and organisational resilience.
Duration: 3m
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