Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals (Coursera)

This course is ideally suited for individuals at the beginning of their cybersecurity journey or anyone seeking to bolster their foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and strategies. Whether you aspire to become a cybersecurity professional or simply wish to enhance your digital security awareness, this course is designed to meet your needs. It is accessible to a broad audience, from tech enthusiasts looking to understand cybersecurity fundamentals to professionals in various fields who want to protect their personal and organizational data.

To enroll in this course, participants should have a basic familiarity with computers and their use as part of a network. While no prior cybersecurity knowledge is required, a general understanding of computing concepts will be beneficial. Participants should also come with a willingness to learn and an eagerness to explore the critical world of cybersecurity. This course serves as an excellent starting point for those interested in building a career in cybersecurity or those who want to bolster their cybersecurity knowledge to better protect themselves and their organizations from the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.

What you'll learn

- Learn to identify cybersecurity foundations and standard models for effective protection strategies.

- Acquire skills to construct best practices for mitigating common cyber attacks upon course completion.

- Explain attacker techniques, including phishing, social engineering, and ransomware.

- Gain insights into data protection and online privacy methods while connected to public networks.

Syllabus

Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals

This course focuses on building a foundation for the principles of Cyber Security and protections of data within computers, devices and networks. You will look at the concept of “thinking like a hacker” to learn techniques to defend from the types of attacks that are commonly conducted. Once your foundation has been set you will look at the best practices recommendations when it comes to protecting your data and privacy.