The Absolute Beginners Guide to Cyber Security 2024 Part 1

The Absolute Beginners Guide to Cyber Security 2024 – Part 1, available at $129.99, has an average rating of 4.56, with 56 lectures, 5 quizzes, based on 46152 reviews, and has 117857 subscribers.

You will learn about Understand the basic concepts and terminologies used in the information and cyber security fields Take up entry roles for IT and Cybersecurity Positions Differentiate between the various forms of malware and how they affect computers and networks Understand how hackers actually hack This course is ideal for individuals who are Students who want to learn the basics of computer and cyber security or Students who want to become IT or Cyber Security Experts It is particularly useful for Students who want to learn the basics of computer and cyber security or Students who want to become IT or Cyber Security Experts.

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Summary

Title: The Absolute Beginners Guide to Cyber Security 2024 – Part 1

Price: $129.99

Average Rating: 4.56

Number of Lectures: 56

Number of Quizzes: 5

Number of Published Lectures: 56

Number of Published Quizzes: 5

Number of Curriculum Items: 61

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 61

Original Price: $89.99

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

Understand the basic concepts and terminologies used in the information and cyber security fields

Take up entry roles for IT and Cybersecurity Positions

Differentiate between the various forms of malware and how they affect computers and networks

Understand how hackers actually hack

Who Should Attend

Students who want to learn the basics of computer and cyber security

Students who want to become IT or Cyber Security Experts

Target Audiences

Students who want to learn the basics of computer and cyber security

Students who want to become IT or Cyber Security Experts

** PART 1 OF THE CYBER SECURITY GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS SERIES **

** UPDATED DECEMBER 2023 WITH NEW LESSON ON RANSOMWARE **

Have you ever wondered exactly how hackers ‘hack’? Do words like firewalls, encryption, bio-metrics and malware sound confusing to you? Have you been looking for a course that teaches you all the basics of both information and cyber security in a fun relaxed manner? If so then you are going to find this course absolutely perfect for you.

This is a course that is perfect as an introductory one for individuals and students who are interested in becoming cyber security or information security professionals. It is also ideal for students who just want to have a well rounded knowledge about the basic concepts used in the world of information security.

Over 40000 happy students have enrolled in this best seller course which has an average rating of 4.6 due to stellar reviews.

‘An expert with great teaching style: provided clear explanations and concise definitions. Topics were reinforced and made tangible using graphics and real life (or movie) examples. The quizzes helped me retain and feel confident about the material.’  – E. Wolfe

“Great intro to Cyber Security. I currently work in IT and I’m considering transitioning to InfoSec. This course was very informative and it has me motivated to continue exploring and learning more about the field of Cyber Security and InfoSec. I am even going to recommend this to my wife who works in IT management as it would be very useful in helping her understand the different concepts. The instructor is good. Speaks clearly and provides good examples.” – Chris Loyola

PERFECT FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS

This course is intended primarily for students who have little to no prior background or knowledge about the field of cyber security. 

Course Curriculum

In the very first section, we will cover the basic terminologies used and discuss topics like the trinity of IT security and computer protocols.

In section 2, we will explore the world of hackers and the hacking methodology. We will take a look at the different types of hackers and how they actually hack.

Section 3 will introduce you to the various ways how cyber criminals and hackers attack systems and networks. You will learn about the most popular forms of attacks such as 

Phishing

Brute Force Attack

DoS & DDoS Attacks

Bots and Botnets

and much more

We will then move on to cover everything about malware. You will learn the various forms of malware such as viruses, worms and trojansand how they differ from one another.

In section 4, you will learn about the methods employed by cyber security professionals to protect systems and networks from cyber attacks. You will learn how the following work

Antivirus

Firewalls

Encryption

Biometrics

Authentication Methods

and much more

Finally we will cover and discuss about other topics related to both information and cyber security such as the BYOD policy and cyber warfare.

By the end of this course, you would have gained a lot of knowledge and insights that can help to jump start your career as an information security professional. 

What are you waiting for??? Enroll in this best selling course today.

Alex.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Welcome to the Course

Lecture 1: Welcome to the Course

Lecture 2: Who Am I? Meet your Instructor

Lecture 3: Connect with Me

Lecture 4: Download the Guide Book

Chapter 2: General Introduction to IT & Cyber Security

Lecture 1: Difference Between Information Security and Cyber Security

Lecture 2: The Trinity of IT Security – CIA

Lecture 3: Basic Terminologies

Lecture 4: Computer Protocols

Lecture 5: Cookies

Lecture 6: The TCP/IP

Chapter 3: Hackers – Who are They?

Lecture 1: Section Intro

Lecture 2: This is NOT Hacking

Lecture 3: Types of Hackers

Lecture 4: The Hacking Methodology

Lecture 5: The WhoIS Query

Lecture 6: Social Engineering Tactics – Part 1

Lecture 7: Social Engineering Tactics – Part 2

Chapter 4: Attacks

Lecture 1: Intro to the Section

Lecture 2: Brute Force Attacks

Lecture 3: Phishing

Lecture 4: Phishing – Part 2

Lecture 5: Bots and Botnets

Lecture 6: DoS and DDoS

Lecture 7: Pings

Lecture 8: Man in the Middle Attacks

Lecture 9: SQL Injections

Lecture 10: Supply Chain Attacks

Chapter 5: Malware

Lecture 1: Introduction to Malware

Lecture 2: Viruses & Worms

Lecture 3: Trojans

Lecture 4: Adware and Spyware

Lecture 5: Ransomware

Lecture 6: Other Types of Malware

Chapter 6: Defences

Lecture 1: Section Intro

Lecture 2: Firewalls

Lecture 3: Encryption

Lecture 4: Biometrics

Lecture 5: Anti Virus

Lecture 6: Factor Authentication Methods

Lecture 7: Honey Pots and DMZs

Lecture 8: Security for Wireless Networks

Lecture 9: Password Management

Chapter 7: Cyber Security at the Work Place

Lecture 1: Section Intro

Lecture 2: Cyber Security Policies

Lecture 3: BYOD Management

Lecture 4: A Sample BYOD Policy

Lecture 5: The Security vs Ease of Access Paradox

Lecture 6: Review Update

Chapter 8: Cyber Warfare and Cyber Attacks Against Companies

Lecture 1: Introduction to Cyber Warfare

Lecture 2: The Colonial Pipeline Attack

Lecture 3: The Sony Hack

Chapter 9: Extras and Conclusion

Lecture 1: Actionable Steps for Personal Security

Lecture 2: SPECIAL LESSON – How to Launch your Career in Cyber Security

Lecture 3: Getting your Certificate

Lecture 4: Conclusion

Lecture 5: Course Promo

Instructors

Alexander Oni
Best Selling Instructor, 220,000 + Students

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2 stars: 364 votes

3 stars: 3472 votes

4 stars: 16645 votes

5 stars: 25510 votes

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