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Cybersecurity Fundamentals

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Course Requirements

  • Basic computer literacy (comfortable using a computer, internet, and common applications)

  • No prior cybersecurity experience required

  • Willingness to learn technical and non-technical concepts

  • Access to a computer with internet connection for hands-on activities

Course Description

Cybersecurity Fundamentals provides a solid introduction to the essential concepts, practices, and tools used to protect digital information and systems.
This course covers the basics of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, risk management, cryptography, network security, and safe online behaviors.
It also introduces learners to the major frameworks and best practices used globally to build secure environments.
Designed for beginners, this course combines real-world examples, case studies, and hands-on exercises to build a strong foundation in cybersecurity awareness and defense.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

✅ Understand key cybersecurity concepts such as threats, vulnerabilities, risks, and attacks
✅ Identify common types of cyber threats (malware, phishing, ransomware, etc.)
✅ Apply basic security principles to protect personal and organizational data
✅ Recognize and implement secure browsing, password management, and safe internet usage
✅ Understand basic cryptographic concepts like encryption, hashing, and digital signatures
✅ Learn fundamentals of network security including firewalls, VPNs, and secure connections
✅ Understand the role of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards (like NIST, ISO 27001)
✅ Demonstrate cybersecurity best practices in everyday digital activities
✅ Be better prepared for advanced cybersecurity courses or certifications

Course Curriculum

  • 10 chapters
  • 65 lectures
  • 10 quizzes
  • N/A total length
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1 Understanding Cyber Security
N/A

Module 1 Learning Objectives


2 Securing Businesses and Organizations
2 Min

Module 1 Introduction Lesson 1


3 Real World Cyber Security Practices
3 Min

Module 1 Lesson 2


4 Cybersecurity Vs Information Security
1 Min

Module 1 Lesson 3


5 Cybersecurity Terminology
4 Min

Module 1 Lesson 4


6 CIA Triad
3 Min

Module 1 Lesson 5


7 Understanding Cyber Security - Summary
N/A

Module 1 Summary


8 Exercise 1 Cyber Security Fundamentals
1 Hour


9 Quiz 1 Cyb Fun [Quiz]
10 Min


1 Cyber Threats and Attack Methods - Objectives
N/A

Module 2 Objectives


2 Cyber Threats and Attacks
3 Min

Module 2 Lesson 1


3 Protecting Yourself
N/A

Module 2 Lesson 2


4 Social Engineering Attacks
1 Min

Module 2 Lesson 3


5 APT Attack Lifecycle
1 Min

Module 2 Lesson 4


6 Insider Threats
2 Min

Module 2 Lesson 5


7 Cyber Threats Case Studies
1 Min

Module 2 Lesson 6


8 Cyber Threats - Summary
N/A

Module 2 Summary


9 Quiz 2 Cyb Fun [Quiz]
10 Min


10 Exercise 2 Cyber Security Fundamentals
1 Hour


1 Cyber Security Best Practices
N/A

Module 3 Objectives


2 Password Security
3 Min

Module 3 Lesson 1


3 Multi Factor Authentication
4 Min

Module 3 Lesson 2


4 Safe Browsing Techniques
2 Min

Module 3 Lesson 3


5 Software Update
2 Min

Module 3 Lesson 4


6 Patch Management
2 Min

Module 3 Lesson 5


7 Cybersecurity Best Practices - Module Summary
N/A

Module 3 Summary


8 Exercise 3 Cyber Security Fundamentals
1 Hour 30 Min


9 Quiz 3 Cyb Fun [Quiz]
10 Min


1 Network Security Basics
1 Min

Module 4 Objectives


2 Components of Network Security
2 Min

Module 4 Lesson 1


3 Firewalls - Types and Configurations
3 Min

Module 4 Lesson 2


4 VPN - Types and Benefits
3 Min

Module 4 Lesson 3


5 Wi-Fi Security
3 Min

Module 4 Lesson 4


6 Network Security - Summary
N/A

Module 4 Summary


7 Exercise 4 Cyber Security Fundamentals
1 Hour 30 Min


8 Quiz 4 Cyb Fun [Quiz]
10 Min


1 Endpoint and Device Security - Objectives
N/A

Module 5 Objectives


2 Protecting Personal and Business Data
3 Min

Module 5 Lesson 1


3 Antivirus & Antimalware
2 Min

Module 5 Lesson 2


4 Best Practices for Mobile Devices
3 Min

Module 5 Lesson 3


5 Risk Of IOT and USB Devices
3 Min

Module 5 Lesson 4


6 Quiz 5 Cyb Fun [Quiz]
10 Min


7 Exercise 5 Cyber Security Fundamentals
1 Hour 30 Min


1 Data Privacy and Protection
3 Min

Module 6 Lesson 1


2 Secure File Storage and Encryption Basics
4 Min

Module 6 Lesson 2


3 Data Protection Laws
4 Min

Module 6 Lesson 3


4 Protecting Personal Information
1 Min

Module 6 Lesson 4


5 Exercise 6 Cyber Security Fundamentals
1 Hour 30 Min


6 Quiz 6 Cyb Fun [Quiz]
10 Min


1 Cybersecurity For Business and Professional
3 Min

Module 7 Lesson 1


2 Risk Management in Cybersecurity
4 Min

Module 7 Lesson 2


3 Regulatory Compliance & Cybersecurity Culture In the workplace
5 Min

Module 7 Lesson 3


4 Quiz 7 Cyb Fun [Quiz]
10 Min


5 Exercise 7 Cyber Security Fundamentals
1 Hour 30 Min


1 Introduction To Ethical Hacking
2 Min

Module 8 Lesson 1


2 Tools & Techniques in Ethical Hacking and Careers in Cybersecurity
4 Min

Module 8 Lesson 2


3 Cybersecurity Certifications
4 Min

Module 8 Lesson 3


4 Exercise 8 Cyber Security Fundamentals
1 Hour 30 Min


5 Quiz 8 Cyb Fun [Quiz]
10 Min


1 Identifying And Reporting Phishing Emails
2 Min

Module 9 Lesson 1


2 Conducting Basic Security Audit On Your Computer
4 Min

Module 9 Lesson 2


3 Threat Detection Using Online Cybersecurity Tools
4 Min

Module 9 Lesson 3


4 Quiz 9 Cyb Fun [Quiz]
10 Min


5 Final Exercise 9 Cyber Security Fundamentals
1 Hour 40 Min


1 FINAL EXAM Cyb Fun [Quiz]
35 Min


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