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Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations

Most introductory or beginner level cybersecurity courses are not truly beginner level. Most of them assume some level of technical competence and expect that cybersecurity is not your first technical job role. However, as I've successfully mentored people coming from fields such as nursing, aviation (an airline pilot!), and real estate, I've learned that these people are underserved as far a true introduction. This Learning Path is an answer to that gap.

Status: Network Monitoring
Status: Cybersecurity
BeginnerCourse3 hours

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FA

5.0Reviewed Jun 3, 2023

It's a simple course for those who want to get a hang on the basics of cyber security. Highly recommended.

BS

5.0Reviewed Feb 16, 2023

I honestly knew nothing about computers, but I have a flare for cybersecurity. This course provided the very basics for, now i have more confidence attacking more challenging courses.

VG

5.0Reviewed Mar 16, 2023

I liked the contents in this course and questions under quiz. thanks to coursera team for putting this lovely foundation course. thanks again.

RF

5.0Reviewed Jul 25, 2025

This course was so great! It was also nice that it was broken up into shorter videos - it helped keep me interested.

VL

5.0Reviewed Apr 8, 2023

Short and in a language beginners with a bit of knowledge in tech would all understand pretty well. It gives a good taste of what to expect if you go deeper into the subject.

KS

5.0Reviewed Feb 22, 2023

This course was really a great course, I was able to learn many things Thank you for organizing such a course

DS

5.0Reviewed Jun 4, 2023

This guys is awesome!! Great class to learn the not only python and VM's, yet a how to into the steps and classes that can guide you on how to become a great cybersecurity professional.

SH

5.0Reviewed Apr 14, 2026

Great instructor! Very knowledgeable instructor and course presentation was consistently clear and relevant. Looking forward to more courses presented by this instructor.

SB

4.0Reviewed Jul 14, 2023

Good course for beginners, and even for those who are already in IT. Course covers basics of data-transmission, social engineering and also introduces students to AWS.

DC

5.0Reviewed Sep 13, 2023

Easy learning, easy understandable lectures, i am grateful and thankful to be part of Coursera studies looking forward to advance my career skills easy and simple

AF

5.0Reviewed May 24, 2023

The instructor was very good and explained everything thoroughly. Overall, satisfied with this course and looking to learn more.

HJ

4.0Reviewed Sep 18, 2023

The speaker is great and clear with all the material 5/5. However, the material and viewing it was 3/5 at best.

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