Cybersecurity Essentials

Understand cyber threats, network security, ethical hacking fundamentals, and how to protect digital systems.

ZedSkills

English

Certificate Course

0 Students

01h 15m

Course Overview

Cybersecurity is one of the most critical and fastest-growing fields in technology. This course introduces you to the essentials — from understanding common threats to implementing defences and thinking like a hacker to protect systems.

Modules

Cybersecurity landscape and career paths
Common attack types: phishing, malware, ransomware, DDoS
Network fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls
Cryptography basics: encryption, hashing, SSL/TLS
Password security and multi-factor authentication
Operating system hardening (Windows & Linux)
Introduction to ethical hacking and penetration testing
Security tools: Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite
Incident response and security policies
Preparing for CompTIA Security+ certification

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Requirment

<ul><li>Basic computer knowledge</li><li>A computer with internet access</li><li>No coding experience required</li></ul>

Outcomes

<ul><li>Identify and defend against common cyber threats</li><li>Understand network security principles</li><li>Use basic security tools for testing</li><li>Build a security-first mindset</li><li>Prepare for entry-level cybersecurity roles</li></ul>

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Duration
01h 15m
Level
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