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Cybersecurity Fundamentals

How attacks work and how to defend against them: networks, passwords, phishing, web security and safe habits.

Lessons
13 lessons in 4 modules
Study time
about 6 hours
Duration
~4 weeks at your own pace

Free plan: counts as one of your 2 new courses this month. Plans

What you'll learn

  • Explain the CIA triad, common threats and how attacks unfold
  • Protect accounts with strong authentication and spot phishing
  • Understand network and web security basics, including the OWASP Top 10
  • Respond sensibly to a security incident

Syllabus

  1. Module 1Security basicsThe language of security.3 lessons
    1. The CIA triad and riskExplain confidentiality, integrity, availability and risk.30 min
    2. Threats, vulnerabilities and attackersClassify common threats and attacker motives.30 min
    3. Laws, ethics and responsible disclosureKnow what is legal to test and how to report issues.30 min
  2. Module 2Protecting people and accountsThe most common attacks target people.3 lessons
    1. Passwords, password managers and 2FASet up strong authentication for important accounts.30 min
    2. Phishing and social engineeringRecognise phishing emails, messages and calls.30 min
    3. Malware and ransomwareExplain how malware spreads and how backups defend against ransomware.30 min
  3. Module 3Networks and encryptionHow data is protected in transit.3 lessons
    1. Network basics for securityDescribe ports, protocols and firewalls.30 min
    2. Encryption, hashing and HTTPSExplain how HTTPS keeps browsing private.30 min
    3. Wi-Fi and VPN securityUse public Wi-Fi more safely and know what a VPN does and doesn't do.30 min
  4. Module 4Web security and responseApplications and incidents.4 lessons
    1. The OWASP Top 10Describe the most common web application risks.30 min
    2. Injection and cross-site scriptingExplain SQL injection and XSS and how developers prevent them.30 min
    3. Incident response basicsFollow the steps to contain and recover from an incident.30 min
    4. Careers and certifications in securityMap out a path into a security role.20 min