Cybersecurity Foundations

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Cybersecurity Foundations

Build a solid foundation in cybersecurity with fundamental concepts, threat understanding, and practical security skills. This path covers the essential knowledge needed to start your cybersecurity journey.

8 Modules

Learning Units

34 Lessons

Total Lessons

21 Labs

Hands-on Labs

8 Quizzes

Assessments

Overall Progress9%

Learning Objectives

Understand the CIA triad and fundamental security principles
Identify common cyber threats and attack vectors
Implement strong password practices and multi-factor authentication
Recognize and defend against social engineering attacks
Understand basic network security concepts and protocols
Learn fundamental web security and common vulnerabilities
Use essential cybersecurity tools and software
Understand incident response basics and procedures

Learning Modules

1

Security Fundamentals & CIA Triad

Learn the core principles of cybersecurity and the CIA triad framework

Topics Covered:
CIA TriadSecurity PrinciplesThreat Models+1 more
4
Lessons
2
Labs
1
Quizzes
Progress75%
2

Common Cyber Threats & Attack Vectors

Understand different types of cyber threats and how they work

Topics Covered:
Malware TypesSocial EngineeringPhishing Attacks+2 more
5
Lessons
3
Labs
1
Quizzes
3

Password Security & Authentication

Master password hygiene and multi-factor authentication

Topics Covered:
Password StrengthMFA ImplementationPassword Managers+1 more
4
Lessons
2
Labs
1
Quizzes
4

Social Engineering & Human Factors

Learn about social engineering techniques and human vulnerabilities

Topics Covered:
Social Engineering TypesPretextingBaiting+2 more
4
Lessons
3
Labs
1
Quizzes
5

Network Security Basics

Introduction to network security concepts and protocols

Topics Covered:
Network ProtocolsFirewallsVPNs+2 more
5
Lessons
2
Labs
1
Quizzes
6

Web Security Fundamentals

Basic web security concepts and common vulnerabilities

Topics Covered:
HTTPS/SSLCookies & SessionsXSS Basics+2 more
4
Lessons
3
Labs
1
Quizzes
7

Security Tools & Software

Introduction to essential cybersecurity tools and software

Topics Covered:
Antivirus SoftwareFirewall ToolsNetwork Scanners+1 more
4
Lessons
4
Labs
1
Quizzes
8

Incident Response Basics

Learn the fundamentals of incident response and security events

Topics Covered:
Incident DetectionResponse ProceduresDocumentation+1 more
4
Lessons
2
Labs
1
Quizzes

Path Completion Certificate

Upon completing all 8 modules, you'll receive a Cybersecurity Foundations certificate that demonstrates your understanding of fundamental security concepts and practices.