Who should access your company’s data? How do you ensure that only authorized and authenticated users access the data? Cybersecurity starts with effective control over access to information systems. Access control is an important security issue for businesses of all sizes.

From the largest corporations employing specialized security controls to the salesperson opening their smartphone with a thumbprint on a service call, everyone encounters access control at some time during their workday. Access control prevents unauthorized access, records authorized access, protects the company from physical loss, and protects employees and customers from outside threats. The experienced and inexperienced users of information systems will learn the basics and concepts of access control and its importance. The tools and techniques shared can be implemented in the access management process.

In this course, you will be asked to read through lessons, participate in learning activities, and partake in knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning, followed by the end of the course final assessment.