Cyber Security
Learn how cyber attacks work and how to defend against them: networks, ethical hacking basics, secure systems and incident response.
- BeginnerLevel
- 15Lessons
- 84 hrsDuration
- 0Students
Taught by Lead Instructor
What you will learn
Explain common cyber attacks and how to prevent them
Understand networks, ports and protocols
Secure Windows and Linux systems
Use security tools in a safe practice lab
Spot phishing and social engineering
Write a basic security assessment report
Curriculum
4 modules, 15 lessons
Module 1 Security foundations 4 lessons
- YouTube video What cyber security is Free preview
- YouTube video Threats, vulnerabilities and risk Premium lesson
- YouTube video Social engineering and phishing Premium lesson
- YouTube video Passwords and authentication Premium lesson
Module 2 Networks and systems 4 lessons
- YouTube video Networking basics Premium lesson
- YouTube video Linux for security Premium lesson
- YouTube video Securing Windows and Linux Premium lesson
- YouTube video Firewalls Premium lesson
Module 3 Ethical hacking basics 4 lessons
- YouTube video Setting up a safe practice lab Premium lesson
- YouTube video Scanning and reconnaissance Premium lesson
- YouTube video Web application vulnerabilities Premium lesson
- YouTube video Wi-Fi security Premium lesson
Module 4 Defence and response 3 lessons
- YouTube video Monitoring and logs Premium lesson
- YouTube video Incident response Premium lesson
- Assignment Final project: a security assessment Premium lesson
About this course
Understand the threats facing individuals and businesses and learn to defend against them. You'll study networking, operating system security, common attacks, ethical hacking techniques in a safe lab, and how professionals respond to incidents.Ideal for anyone aiming at a security, IT support or network career.
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Requirements
- A laptop with at least 8GB RAM (for the practice lab)
- Basic computer skills
- Commitment to practise between classes