Fundamentals of Cyber Security
in CybersecurityAbout this course
What You'll Learn
- Understand the basics of staying safe online and protecting your digital presence.
- Learn about various types of malware and cyber attacks that threaten individuals and organizations.
- Discover how companies defend themselves against these cyber threats.
- Identify common internet scams quickly to avoid falling victim.
- Protect your personal information and online identity effectively.
- Get introduced to key tools and concepts like NMAP, Hashing, OS Security, Google Hacking, and more.
- Explore different career paths in Cyber Security and understand how to get started.
Course Requirements
No prior skills needed. The course labs are demonstrated using Windows 10 for easy follow-along.
Course Description
Picture a worker handling sensitive data on her computer while a hacker silently accesses her company’s private documents in the background. This hacker steals valuable information and sells it to criminals who demand ransom from the business.
Cybersecurity is a critical concern today, but do you truly understand why? In our digital world, data is everything. Personal and business information is more vulnerable than ever, with frequent reports of data breaches and identity theft affecting millions.
While it might sound like a movie plot, cyber attacks happen daily in real life. Because of the growing importance of cybersecurity in protecting businesses, the demand for skilled cyber security professionals is higher than ever.
Cybersecurity involves protecting devices and networks from unauthorized access and attacks. Companies hire cybersecurity experts to safeguard their data, maintain productivity, and build trust with customers.
This course offers an introduction to how cybersecurity works, why it matters, what cyber security professionals do, and how you can become one. You will engage with practical labs designed to give you hands-on experience and a real connection to the cyber world.
Who This Course Is For
Beginners or anyone looking for a refresher on staying safe online. If you want to understand cybersecurity in a simple, approachable way, this course is perfect for you.
