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What is the Internet Security course?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Internet Security course is a four-module online course developed by the Internet Society that provides insight into specific cybersecurity aspects related to the global Internet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This course differentiates itself from other cybersecurity courses by its focus. Zeroing in on the interconnected, exposed nature of Internet security, emphasizing its operation within a global, untrusted environment. It adopts a collaborative and distributed approach, highlighting the importance of consensus and standards in shaping Internet security practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike enterprise security courses, which focus on internal threats such as phishing through controls and employee training, the Internet Security course shifts the perspective to a broader, communal effort to enhance the Internet\u2019s overall security. This involves recognizing that the Internet\u2019s security deficiencies could potentially compromise others and acknowledging the absence of conventional security measures like mandatory training or centralized configurations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through a detailed examination of Internet security\u2019s key characteristics, the course underscores the critical differences in the \u2018why\u2019 and \u2018where\u2019 of security practices, providing insights into making the Internet a safer space for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are the course objectives?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The objective of this course is to provide learners with a complementary perspective on how to protect enterprises and local networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this course, learners will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n