Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks
This course is designed for beginners, making it ideal for those new to the world of cybersecurity. No prior experience is required, just a passion for learning and a commitment to securing digital and physical assets.
Throughout this course, we will apply key cybersecurity concepts, tools, and methodologies to protect digital and physical assets, ensuring that you gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
What You Will Learn
- Recognize Threat Actors and Malware: Learn to identify various threat actors, such as hackers, cybercriminals, and insiders, and understand the different types of malware, including ransomware, and preventive measures to counter them.
- Cybersecurity Concepts, Tools, and Methodologies: Gain a comprehensive understanding of essential cybersecurity concepts, including tools like Kali Linux, Metasploit, Wireshark, Burp Suite, and OWASP ZAP, used for security testing purposes.
- Identity and Access Management (IAM): Understand the fundamentals of IAM, including authentication and access control, crucial for safeguarding organizational systems.
- Threat Actors, Malware, and Defenses Against Social Engineering: This course covers key threat actors, malware, ransomware, and defenses against social engineering tactics, which are commonly used to trick individuals into providing access to sensitive data.
- Internet Security Threats and Security Controls: Learn about common Internet security threats and security controls to protect systems and networks.
- Non-Traditional Hacking Methods: Learn about non-traditional hacking methods, such as wireless security breaches and social engineering tactics, and how to defend against them.
- Network Concepts: You will learn basic network concepts, including IP addresses, DNS, and routing, which are essential for securing network infrastructure.
- Operating Systems Knowledge: Understand operating systems, especially Windows and Linux, and basic command-line usage to enhance your security expertise.
Tools and Techniques You Will Use
In this course, you will proficiently use industry-standard tools such as Kali Linux, Metasploit, Wireshark, Burp Suite, and OWASP ZAP for various security testing purposes, providing hands-on experience with real-world tools.
Skills You Will Gain
You will develop the following core cybersecurity skills throughout the course:
- Access Management: Learn how to manage and control sensitive systems and data access.
- Anti-Virus: Understand the role of anti-virus software in preventing and detecting threats.
- CIA Triad: Gain expertise in the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), the foundational principles of cybersecurity.
- Cryptography: Learn how to protect data through encryption and other cryptographic techniques.
- Cyber Attacks: Understand the different types of cyber-attacks and how to defend against them.
- Cybersecurity Framework: Study the frameworks used to structure cybersecurity policies and protocols.
- Digital Forensics: Learn the processes used to investigate digital crimes and incidents.
- Firewall: Understand how to configure and use firewalls to protect networks from unauthorized access.
- Incident Response: Gain the skills to respond to cybersecurity incidents, including identification, containment, and recovery.
- Malware: Study how various forms of malware work and how to defend against them.
- Penetration Testing: Explore advanced techniques for penetration testing, which identify potential weaknesses before attackers can exploit them.
Cyber Security Course topics to learn
- Foundations of Cybersecurity
- Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization
- Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks
- Digital Security Training Cyber Threats & Risk Management Course
- Information Security Design and Development Course
- Designing ISSAP Specialization Course
- Database Security for Cyber Professionals
- Cybersecurity and Privacy
- Cyber Security for Non-Technical User
- Cyber Security Phishing
- Cybersecurity for Developers From Basics to Best Practices