Johns Hopkins University
Cybersecurity Fundamentals

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Johns Hopkins University

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Jason Crossland

Instructor: Jason Crossland

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

23 hours to complete
3 weeks at 7 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

23 hours to complete
3 weeks at 7 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Conduct penetration tests using industry-standard methodologies like PTES.

  • Craft professional penetration testing reports and executive summaries.

  • Understand and apply cryptographic principles, including PKI and secret key encryption.

  • Master social engineering and analyze cyberattacks with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.

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October 2024

Assessments

12 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Introduction to Ethical Hacking Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 5 modules in this course

The specialization “Introduction to Ethical Hacking” helps you to master essential cybersecurity skills across three comprehensive courses. Begin with Cybersecurity Fundamentals, covering motives, penetration testing, cryptography, and information gathering and social engineering web exploitation, preparing you for diverse cybersecurity challenges.

What's included

1 video4 readings

Discuss the components, content, audience, and purpose for writing a penetration test report/executive summary. Understand the types and generations of hackers, the psychology of hackers, why pen testing is important, the tools used, and the test preparation phases.

What's included

7 videos3 readings3 assignments

Discussing the components, content, audience, and purpose for writing a penetration test report/executive summary.

What's included

5 videos7 readings3 assignments

Discusses and explores the concepts and properties of One-Way Hashes, Public Key Infrastructure, and Cryptography.

What's included

3 videos3 readings3 assignments

Discuss the purpose, goals, and methods of conducting information gathering. Covers the tactics and tools used to conduct social engineering activities against asset, person, or system.

What's included

6 videos4 readings3 assignments

Instructor

Jason Crossland
Johns Hopkins University
3 Courses119 learners

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