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Fundamentals of Cybersecurity


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The Fundamentals of Cybersecurity learning path covers essential cybersecurity concepts across six parts. You'll explore topics like risk management, access control, network security, endpoint protection, data security, cloud security, compliance, and emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain.

The Fundamentals of Cybersecurity learning path offers a comprehensive introduction to key cybersecurity concepts across six parts. Starting with risk management and common threats, it progresses through access control, network security, endpoint and data protection, and cloud/web security. You'll also explore compliance, human risk management, and the role of social engineering in security. The path concludes with an in-depth look at disruptive technologies like AI, blockchain, and Web3, examining their impact on cybersecurity. This series provides essential knowledge for anyone seeking to build a solid foundation in modern cybersecurity.

 

Here is the course outline:

1. Fundamentals of Cybersecurity - Part 1

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity, Part 1 covers cybersecurity and risk management which includes, what cybersecurity is, why it's important, and some common cybersecurity threats. We also get into how to identify, assess and remediate cybersecurity risks, incident response plans. Kick off your ongoing cybersecurity learning journey. Click through to start!

2. Fundamentals of Cybersecurity - Part 2

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity, Part 2 covers Access Control and Network Security including details about how to strengthen network defenses and all the key cybersecurity concepts needed to keep the system protected. Click through to get started!

3. Fundamentals of Cybersecurity - Part 3

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity, Part 3 delves into endpoint and data security, emphasizing the challenges organizations face in protecting sensitive information in today's data-driven world. Endpoint security focuses on any device that is physically an end point on a network, like laptops, desktops, and mobile devices. We then move on to learn about data security, compliance and regulatory considerations. Kick off your endpoint and data security learning journey. Click through to start!

4. Fundamentals of Cybersecurity - Part 4

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Part 4 begins with an overview of cloud service and deployment models, emphasizing the unique security concerns associated with cloud infrastructure and management. We delve into the shared responsibility model, web application and API security, highlighting common risks and mitigation strategies. We close with cloud security related ethical and legal considerations like data privacy or regulatory compliance. Kick off your cloud and web security learning journey. Click through to start!

5. Fundamentals of Cybersecurity - Part 5

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Part 5 is an introduction to compliance and human risk management. Here we stress the importance of human factors, learn how to combat social engineering attacks, and highlight some best practices for personal and workplace security. Kick off your compliance and human risk management learning journey today! Click through to start!

6. Fundamentals of Cybersecurity - Part 6

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Part 6 is the sixth and final part of Fundamentals of Cybersecurity. Here we introduce disruptive and emerging technologies. Explore key disruptive technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and Web3, and unravel their profound impact on cybersecurity landscapes. Then, we'll take a peek into what the future might hold! Kick off your disruptive and emerging technology learning journey today! Click through to start!