This introductory course is for those with little to no cybersecurity experience that want to learn more about this growing industry.Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
This course gives you the option of following along with the instructor on a few video-based exercises, allowing you to pause and replay until you are confident in your skillset. Should you wish to follow along, it is recommended that you have the following: Windows 10 environment, Wireshark, an AWS account (free tier), and a Windows 2016 VM (available in the AWS free tier).
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
The need for skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to grow year over year, making it a great time to enter this in-demand industry.
In this video-based learning course, you will learn fundamentals of cybersecurity such as concepts, commands, and tools from an experienced professional through lectures and follow-along demonstrations. You will also learn about cloud computing, networking, cybersecurity policy, and frameworks, as well as risk management and security auditing in a 100% online, self-paced training format.
By the completion of your course, you will have a firm understanding of cybersecurity foundations, including key concepts and best practices.
What you will learn
- Understand what cybersecurity entails
- Identify the three most common operating systems
- Execute simple commands
- Learn about cloud computing and networking
- Learn about cybersecurity policies, frameworks, audits, and risk management
How you will benefit
- Learn if a career in cybersecurity could be right for you
- Increase your baseline knowledge of foundational cybersecurity concepts
- Learn tips and tricks from a working cybersecurity professional
- Follow along with hands-on demonstrations to develop and practice your foundational skills
- Finish in three months or less
Self-Study
