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About the Course

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!...

Top reviews

Apr 2, 2025

Not a 5, as the sound levels in the videos could be improved. In some videos, the initial introduction sound clip is louder than the narrator's voice, which can be a bit annoying.

Nov 22, 2022

Very informative course, these knowledge can help individuals to protect their system safe online.

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By Amanuel B

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May 10, 2025

Super, Easy, Perfect, with Lab Session and with Wonderful Examples

By NILOM D

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Mar 19, 2025

This is a good course to understand the basics of cybersecurity.

By Tchanari K

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Jul 7, 2022

The couse was interested, but I didn't get any certificated why?

By PHUONG V T

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Oct 18, 2023

Very useful course to have Cybersecurity fundamental knowledge

By Ryan N

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Feb 27, 2023

Very helpful for me to study and practice about Cybersecurity.

By Allie R

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Dec 11, 2024

I’m finding these courses. Comprehensive and well designed.

By Andy C

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Jun 16, 2022

Thourough coverage of Cybersecurity essentials. Great job!

By Ilyass B

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Feb 27, 2023

Excellente base de données pour perfectionner son travail

By Orlando A G R

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Mar 26, 2023

Excelente desarrollo de todos los temas. Recomendado!!!

By Sabina N

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Dec 12, 2022

I loved this course! I learned more than I expected to!

By juan v

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Feb 19, 2025

Muy explicito, aporta mucho a los nuevos conocimientos

By Felix A S

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Aug 27, 2022

Definitely open my eyes to the word of IT. Thank you!

By FATIMAH A M A F A M A

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Jan 3, 2023

Thanks for give this chance ,its was a great cocourse

By Thomas L S J

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Aug 1, 2025

Your lab exercises to apply real world knowledge.

By CHANDRALAKA C P

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Dec 13, 2024

IT WAS V ERY USEFUL FOR US AND ALSO VERY HELFULL

By José M M

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Feb 18, 2023

Great course. easy to lean. cover many topics.

By Sana A

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Mar 18, 2025

"Thank you for the valuable information."

By Bassey E

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Jul 6, 2022

I LOVE THE SKILL OBTAINED IN THIS COURSE.

By Sany B

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Jul 11, 2025

Facilidad de materiales para aprender

By Jessica H

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Jan 30, 2024

Very straightforward and educational.

By Andrew a C S

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Jan 23, 2024

Wish there was more hands on training

By Gulzodaxon

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Feb 12, 2025

juda zo'r yangi bilimlarni o'rgandim

By Ravi S

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Nov 18, 2022

nice, i have learn a lot from here.

By NGUE J P

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Oct 31, 2024

Awesome Course Knowledgeable Staff

By Azeez A

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Jan 27, 2023

self-explanatory and very detailed