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Ready to build essential cybersecurity skills employers need? This beginner course introduces the foundational concepts, tools, and best practices used by cybersecurity professionals.
During the course, you’ll learn to identify common threats such as data theft, tampering, phishing, and malware. You’ll discover how cyberattacks unfold and explore the physical, environmental, and access control measures used to secure devices and facilities. Plus, you’ll develop strong digital hygiene habits using secure passwords, password management techniques, and multi-factor authentication, and understand the risks of password reuse, sharing, and default credentials.
You’ll also practice device hardening, use encryption tools, apply safe browsing techniques, and configure web browsers to minimize vulnerabilities. Plus, you’ll explore methods of managing and protecting confidential information to prevent identity theft and privacy breaches.
Hands-on labs provide practical experience, and a final project tests your proficiency across key cybersecurity topics.
Enroll now to gain the essential cybersecurity skills that will help you kickstart your IT career!
This module introduces fundamental cybersecurity concepts, including how data is used and protected within organizations. You will learn to identify common security threats such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and other attack vectors. The module also covers physical security measures, access control, and password management best practices. Additionally, you will explore the importance of encryption and techniques to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and security.
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability•6 minutes
Security and Information Privacy •8 minutes
Microsoft Windows Server Lab Environment•2 minutes
Threats and Breaches•8 minutes
Threat Types•9 minutes
Phishing, Social Engineering, and Other Attacks•7 minutes
7 readings•Total 39 minutes
Course Overview•10 minutes
Intellectual Property and Types of Confidential Information•5 minutes
Physical Security for Computing Devices•5 minutes
Case Study•5 minutes
Windows Defender Antivirus•3 minutes
Just for Fun - Hands-on Lab: Hacker Typer•10 minutes
Summary & Highlights•1 minute
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
Graded Quiz: Common Security Threats and Risks •30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Common Security Threats and Risks•10 minutes
2 app items•Total 65 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Windows Update•45 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Windows Defender Antivirus•20 minutes
3 plugins•Total 25 minutes
Activity: Exploring Information Privacy•5 minutes
Activity: Identifying an Attack•15 minutes
Activity: Identifying Malware Threats •5 minutes
Security Best Practices
Module 2•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on implementing essential security measures to protect systems and data. You will learn best practices for password management, authentication, and access control mechanisms. The module also explores device security, including hardening techniques, software updates, and safe software usage. In addition, you will understand encryption methods, email security practices, and how to manage threats such as spam and phishing.
Hands-on Lab: Windows Firewall with Advanced Security•45 minutes
1 plugin•Total 5 minutes
Activity: Identifying Phishing Attempts•5 minutes
Safe Browsing Practices
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module explores techniques to ensure safe and secure internet usage. You will learn how to identify risks associated with web browsing, including malicious websites, phishing links, and insecure networks. The module also covers browser security configurations such as managing cookies, extensions, cache, and updates. Additionally, you will examine risks related to public Wi-Fi, social platforms, and application usage, along with strategies to mitigate them.
Practice Quiz: Safe Browsing Practices •10 minutes
1 app item•Total 60 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Managing Browser Security and Privacy Settings•60 minutes
Final Exam and Project
Module 4•4 hours to complete
Module details
This module provides an opportunity to apply and reinforce the cybersecurity concepts learned throughout the course. You will analyze real-world data breach case studies and identify common vulnerabilities. The module includes a final assessment to evaluate your understanding of key topics. You will also complete a hands-on project involving troubleshooting tasks such as system updates, browser issues, and firewall configuration in a Windows environment.
What's included
4 readings1 assignment2 app items1 plugin
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4 readings•Total 24 minutes
Case Study: Data Breach Yahoo!•10 minutes
About this Project•10 minutes
Congrats & Next Steps•3 minutes
Thanks from the Course Team•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 60 minutes
Final Exam•60 minutes
2 app items•Total 120 minutes
Hands-on Lab: Perform Final Project Tasks•60 minutes
Final Project Submission and Evaluation•60 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
Glossary: Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials•15 minutes
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Wonderful Course .. a lot of info and make me intersting for more deep infromation . I will keep to get more
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good and satisfying and good for beginners to start a course almost everything in video section,give more importance to video section than reading.a seminar type course including lot siled
How does this course teach practical defense against modern ransomware and data breaches?
This course goes beyond theory by focusing on the multi-layered security (Defense in Depth)approach required to combat modern threats like ransomware, which is projected to cost victims over $265 billion annually by 2031. You will learn to implement core defensive pillars: Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA). Through hands-on labs, you’ll practice device hardening and encryption to ensure data confidentiality and integrity, giving you the specific toolkit needed to mitigate the impact of a breach before it escalates.
Will I gain hands-on experience with real-world IT security troubleshooting?
Yes. The course culminates in a final project where you act as an IT Support specialist. You will resolve three technical support tickets in a Windows Server environment, requiring you to troubleshoot Windows updates, manage browser cache vulnerabilities, and configure the Windows Defender Firewall. These labs ensure you aren't just memorizing definitions but are actively applying security configurations that are standard in professional enterprise environments.
Does the curriculum cover safe browsing and mobile device security?
Absolutely. With more devices than people, securing the "Internet of Things" and mobile endpoints is critical. You will learn to secure web browsers by managing cookies, caches, and high-risk plug-ins that are often exploited by hackers for identity theft. The course also covers multi-factor authentication (MFA)and password management strategies to eliminate common vulnerabilities like password reuse and default credential exploits, establishing the "digital hygiene" required for any IT career.
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Certificate?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.