"Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals" is a concise yet comprehensive course designed to provide participants with a solid understanding of the essential principles and practices in the field of cybersecurity. In just 90 minutes, learners will embark on a journey into the world of cybersecurity, learning to think like a hacker and developing strategies to protect data and networks. Through engaging lessons and demonstrations, this course will empower participants with the knowledge needed to defend against common cyber threats and instill best practices for safeguarding data and privacy.

Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals
This course is part of Cybersecurity in modern organizations Specialization


Instructors: Kevin Cardwell
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Learn to identify cybersecurity foundations and standard models for effective protection strategies.
Acquire skills to construct best practices for mitigating common cyber attacks upon course completion.
Explain attacker techniques, including phishing, social engineering, and ransomware.
Gain insights into data protection and online privacy methods while connected to public networks.
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Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024
thank!! alot on the course i learned alot . thank to google team for making it possible for somone in africa , south sudan to be able to learn online i am real thankfull!!
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2024
A few of the questions on the final exam need to be corrected in the system, but overall, it is a decent course for learning the basics.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2024
There were some issues with the final test where the answer inputted was correct but when checked is incorrect. Overall, I learned a lot and I feel more dedicated to pursue cybersecurity. Thank you!






