Build a strong foundation in identity, network, and cloud security with this beginner-friendly course aligned with the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification. Learn essential cybersecurity principles, access control concepts, security policies, risk management, network infrastructure, common cyber threats, and security operations. Explore business continuity, disaster recovery, incident response, data protection, encryption, and security awareness to understand how organizations protect their systems, information, and resources.

Through practical demonstrations, guided learning, and real-world security scenarios, you will explore AWS network security, identity and access management, security controls, cloud architecture, and threat prevention. No prior professional IT or cybersecurity experience is required. By completing this course, you will develop foundational cybersecurity knowledge to support your preparation for the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification exam and take your first steps toward an entry-level cybersecurity career.

Learn the fundamentals of identity and access management (IAM), security operations, and data protection to understand how organizations protect their systems and information. This beginner-friendly course introduces access control principles, defense in depth, the principle of least privilege, separation of duties, and logical and physical security controls. Explore how AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) supports secure access to cloud resources and how organizations use security policies and monitoring practices to reduce risk.

You will also learn essential data security concepts, encryption, data handling best practices, compliance, system hardening, configuration management, and security awareness. Discover common social engineering techniques and understand how security practices help prevent threats and protect organizational assets. Through structured learning, demonstrations, and practical examples, you will develop foundational knowledge of access management and security operations. No prior professional cybersecurity experience is required, making this course suitable for beginners, students, career changers, and aspiring security professionals preparing for further cybersecurity learning.2