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Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Threat Defense
A practical introduction to cybersecurity for IT professionals and career switchers, covering threats, network defense, cryptography, identity and access management, incident response and compliance. Completion certifies course training, not a professional security certification.
11h15 lessonsCertificate included
$248.00
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- Lifetime access to course content
- Verifiable certificate (valid 24 months)
What you'll learn
- Identify common cyber threats and attack techniques
- Apply core network and endpoint security controls
- Use encryption and identity management to protect data and systems
- Respond to security incidents using a structured process
- Understand key compliance frameworks and security best practices
Syllabus
1. Introduction to Cybersecurity · 1 lessons
- Read: Introduction to Cybersecurity7 min
2. The Cyber Threat Landscape · 1 lessons
- Read: The Cyber Threat Landscape7 min
3. Malware Types and Behavior · 1 lessons
- Read: Malware Types and Behavior7 min
4. Social Engineering and Phishing · 1 lessons
- Read: Social Engineering and Phishing7 min
5. Network Security Fundamentals · 1 lessons
- Read: Network Security Fundamentals7 min
6. Endpoint and Device Security · 1 lessons
- Read: Endpoint and Device Security7 min
7. Identity and Access Management · 1 lessons
- Read: Identity and Access Management7 min
8. Password Security and Authentication Best Practices · 1 lessons
- Read: Password Security and Authentication Best Practices7 min
9. Encryption and Cryptography Basics · 1 lessons
- Read: Encryption and Cryptography Basics7 min
10. Web and Application Security · 1 lessons
- Read: Web and Application Security7 min
11. Cloud Security Fundamentals · 1 lessons
- Read: Cloud Security Fundamentals7 min
12. Security Monitoring and Incident Response · 1 lessons
- Read: Security Monitoring and Incident Response7 min
13. Data Backup and Business Continuity · 1 lessons
- Read: Data Backup and Business Continuity7 min
14. Compliance, Governance and Security Culture · 1 lessons
- Read: Compliance, Governance and Security Culture7 min
15. Final exam · 1 lessons
- Final exam (25 questions)25 min