DESCRIPTION: The course Enterprise Cybersecurity Fundamentals provides students with a broad introduction to the principles, technologies, and practices used to secure modern enterprise computing environments. The course examines how cybersecurity products, services, and operational frameworks are applied across industry to protect organizational systems, networks, applications, and data from evolving cyber threats. 

Participants will develop foundational knowledge of the major domains within cybersecurity and gain an understanding of the core concepts, terminology, and security practices commonly used in enterprise environments. The course introduces the role of cybersecurity in business continuity, risk management, regulatory compliance, and digital infrastructure protection. 

Topics covered may include cybersecurity principles, threat landscapes, network security, endpoint protection, identity and access management, data security, vulnerability management, cloud security, incident response, security monitoring, and governance frameworks. The course also explores the functions of common security technologies and services used in enterprise cybersecurity operations. 

Through case studies, discussions, and practical examples, participants will learn how organizations identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks while maintaining secure and resilient IT infrastructures. 

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to: 

• Understand foundational cybersecurity concepts and terminology 

• Identify major domains and operational areas within cybersecurity 

• Recognize common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors 

• Explain the purpose and function of enterprise security technologies and services 

• Describe basic cybersecurity risk management and defense strategies 

• Understand the role of cybersecurity in protecting organizational assets and operations 

• Evaluate foundational security practices used in enterprise environments 

This course is intended for students, researchers, and professionals seeking an introductory understanding of enterprise cybersecurity concepts and industry practices. 

Prerequisites: None

Location: Join Microsoft Teams with CODE: TBA

HPE DSI’s courses are free for UH System students from outside the Main Campus. However, these individuals must enroll in our courses at least three weeks before the course's starting date to allow for proper registration.

Date and Time:  https://hpedsi.uh.edu/education/training
UH Alumni Registration Fee: $250.00
Non-UH Affiliate Registration Fee: $250.00

For more information contact us at: contact@hpedsi.uh.edu

** Non-UH affiliates and alumni registering for the HPE DSI classes MUST:

(1) complete the payment of the course fees ($250.00 per course) at least three(3) weeks before course commencement.
(2) inform HPE DSI of their interest in taking the course at least three(3) weeks before the course start date. This will allow adequate time for processing of your course access credentials before the first-class meeting.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
If you need to cancel a course for any reason, e-mail us at contact@hpedsi.uh.edu

** The following refund schedule applies:

If requesting cancellation in more than three weeks before start date, a cancellation fee of 10% of the total course or workshop cost applies.
If requesting cancellation in less than three weeks before the start date, a 15% cancellation fee applies.
If requesting cancellation in less than one week before start date, a 25% cancellation fee applies.||
If requesting cancellation in 48 hours or less before class start, No refund is available.

All deposits and payments made are nontransferable. The HPE DSI cannot provide refunds, transfer payments, or offer makeup sessions for classes a student might miss, for any reason. If the HPE DSI has to cancel a course/workshop, you will receive a full refund.