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Cyber Security Course for Beginners
Cybersecurity for Beginners: Digital Security Essentials
Gain knowledge on how to recognize risks, implement safeguarding measures, & career insights as you address the current changing cyber threats. Join our cybersecurity essentials course and learn vital skills of digital protection.
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Course outline
Industry focussed curriculum designed by experts
Introduction to Cybersecurity
9 items
1.35 hr
- Introduction to Cybersecurity - Module Overview (Complete)
- CIA Triad - Confidentiality and Integrity (Complete)
- CIA Triad - Availability
- Threats to the Assets
- 10 Most Common Cyber Attacks
- Introduction to Cyber Crime
- Key Definitions in Cybersecurity
- Case Study - MGM Resorts Cyber Attack
- Introduction to Cybersecurity - Summary
Decoding Threats to the Cyberspace
21 items
2.51 hr
- Malware-Based Attacks - Agenda (Complete)
- Introduction to Malware-Based Attacks (Complete)
- Types of Malware
- Combating Malware - Techniques and Strategies
- The Future of Malware
- Malware-Based Attacks - Summary
- Network Based Attacks - Agenda
- Introduction on Network-Based Attacks
- Types of Network-Based Attacks
- Case Study - DDoS Attack on Twitter (X)
- Network Based Attacks - Summary
- Attacks on Users - Agenda
- Introduction to Attacks on Users
- Cyber Threats - SIM Swapping to Quishing
- Attacks on Users - Summary
- Attacks on Data - Agenda
- Introduction to Data Types
- Data Breaches and Insider Threats
- Misconfigurations and Application Vulnerabilities
- Case Study - QakBot
- Attacks on Data - Summary
Cybersecurity Essentials: Safeguarding Your Digital Life
8 items
1.16 hr
- Cybersecurity Essentials - Module Overview (Complete)
- Unique Passwords and Password Managers (Complete)
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Social Media Security
- Introduction to Browser Security
- Introduction to PassKeys
- Device Protection and Managing Child Safety
- Cybersecurity Essentials - Module Summary
Threats in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
6 items
1 hr
- Threats in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - Agenda (Complete)
- Basics of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (Complete)
- AI Leveraged Threats
- Introduction to Deepfakes
- Best Practices for using GenAI
- Threats in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - Summary
Certifications and Careers in Cybersecurity
3 items
0.25 hr
- Certifications in Cybersecurity (Complete)
- Career Insights in Cybersecurity (Complete)
- Certifications and Careers in Cybersecurity - Summary
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Start 7-Day Free TrialGuided Projects
Solve real-world projects with our Cyber Security Fundamentals course. Learn to assess online safety, protect devices, secure personal data, and apply best practices to guard your digital presence from cybersecurity risks.
- GUIDED PROJECT 1
- Personal Cybersecurity Assessment and Protection Plan
- In this project, you will assess your personal digital security and implement various best practices to protect your online presence and personal devices. You will identify potential cybersecurity risks and address them using simple, yet effective security measures. By the end of the project, you will have a stronger understanding of how to secure your personal data and devices and be better prepared to recognize and defend against common cyber threats.
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Aniket Amdekar
General Manager - Cyber Defence Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this cyber security course for beginners?
You will have an excellent background in cybersecurity basics, such as threat detection, passwords, multi-factor authentication, and digital security practices. This is why it is an ideal place to begin to learn cybersecurity essentials.
Who is this course ideal for?
The course is suitable for all who are either new or want to sharpen their cybersecurity knowledge with practical demonstrations, no matter their level of experience in the field
What makes this cyber security foundation course unique?
This course provides a self-paced format, guided projects, AI-enabled doubt resolution, and mock interviews to enable you to develop skills and gain confidence as you learn computer security in a practical, job-relevant manner.
What are the skills I will acquire from this course?
You will also get to analyze threats, handle passwords, secure digital devices, and the role of AI in cyber defense, so you leave this one-course cyber security training experience with it all.
Are there any hands-on projects included in this cyber security fundamentals course?
Yes, the course includes a guided project in which you evaluate your own security and use best practices to secure your online presence. This practical approach reinforces everything you’ve learned in this cyber security training for beginners.