
Cybersecurity Essentials
Course Description
Description
The Cybersecurity Essentials course is a beginner-friendly, hands-on program designed to help learners understand the fundamental principles of securing digital systems, networks, and data. With cyber threats evolving rapidly in 2025, this course equips you with the essential skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to security incidents.
Whether you're an aspiring security analyst, an IT support professional, or someone preparing for certifications like CompTIA Security+, this course will help you build a strong security mindset and technical fluency across key areas including threat detection, access control, encryption, and risk management.
What You Will Learn
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Understand the basics of cybersecurity and its growing importance
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Identify different types of cyber threats: malware, phishing, ransomware, etc.
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Learn how to secure personal devices, applications, and networks
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Grasp the fundamentals of network security: firewalls, VPNs, proxies
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Implement access control methods: passwords, MFA, and IAM
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Explore encryption, hashing, and secure communication principles
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Learn about endpoint protection, patching, and mobile security
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Get introduced to security tools like antivirus, SIEM, and vulnerability scanners
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Understand risk assessment and the basics of compliance (GDPR, HIPAA)
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Practice basic incident response and digital hygiene techniques
Course Curriculum
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Introduction to Cybersecurity
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What is cybersecurity and why it matters
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Types of cybercrime and attack motivations
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Real-world breach case studies
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Threats & Vulnerabilities
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Malware, viruses, trojans, worms, ransomware
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Social engineering and phishing tactics
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Zero-day attacks and insider threats
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Network & System Security
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Firewall basics and secure network design
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Secure Wi-Fi, public network risks
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Antivirus, endpoint protection, and patching
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Identity & Access Management
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Password policies and authentication
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
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Encryption & Data Protection
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Encryption types: symmetric vs asymmetric
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Hashing and secure storage
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Data backups and integrity
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Security Tools & Monitoring
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Intro to SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
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Common tools: Wireshark, Nessus, Antivirus suites
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Threat intelligence basics
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Cybersecurity Policies & Risk Management
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Security policies and awareness
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Risk identification and mitigation
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Introduction to compliance standards (GDPR, PCI-DSS)
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Incident Response & Digital Hygiene
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Incident response lifecycle
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Secure browsing, phishing prevention, device hygiene
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Cybersecurity careers and certification paths
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