Introduction to Cybersecurity
Build a strong foundation in cybersecurity by understanding threats, attacks, defenses, identity protection, and cryptography through practical, beginner-friendly exercises.
Overview
This project introduces you to Cybersecurity Fundamentals from the ground up. You will learn what cybersecurity protects, how attacks happen, and how basic security controls defend data, systems, networks, and identities.
Through practical exercises using real system utilities and safe online tools, you will explore core security principles, common threats, malware behavior, authentication mechanisms, and cryptography concepts used in real-world environments.
By the end of this project, you’ll clearly understand how cybersecurity works at a foundational level, preparing you for advanced learning paths such as networking security, SOC fundamentals, cloud security, and incident response.
What You'll Learn
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Core Principles
Understand what cybersecurity protects and how the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) defines security goals.
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Cyber Threats & Attack Techniques
Learn how phishing, credential theft, insider threats, and vulnerability exploitation occur in real environments.
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Malware Fundamentals & Behavior
Understand how viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, and ransomware operate and impact systems.
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Network Security Basics
Understand how firewalls, secure protocols, and network segmentation protect communication and data flow.
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Endpoint Security Fundamentals
Learn how antivirus, patching, and least-privilege access protect individual systems.
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Authentication & Access Control
Understand how identity is verified and how permissions are enforced using authentication and authorization mechanisms.
About Trainer
Rajneesh Gupta
Rajneesh Gupta is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 11 years of industry experience. With a remarkable career focused on incident response, penetration testing, security compliance, and risk management, Rajneesh has established himself as a leading expert in the field. He is also an accomplished author, having penned the book "Hands-on with Blockchain and Cybersecurity". As a dedicated educator, Rajneesh has made a significant impact on the cybersecurity community by training over 60,000 students globally.
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