Cyber Security Basic Skills you will learn

  • Cybersecurity fundamentals
  • Threat actors attacks
  • Mitigation
  • Security policies amp procedures
  • Secure architecture
  • Wireless networks
  • Network security controls
  • BYOD security testing
  • IS governance
  • Risk management
  • Incident management
  • Business continuity
  • Disaster recovery

Who should learn Cyber Security Basics

  • C Level Executives
  • Management Professionals
  • Security Consultants
  • Security Engineers

What you will learn in Cyber Security Basics

  • Introduction to Cyber Security

    • Lesson 1 - Course Introduction

      03:09
      • 0.1 Course Introduction
        03:09

    • Lesson 2 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals

      46:48
      • 1.1 Introduction
        00:40
      • 1.2 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
        10:47
      • 1.3 Threat Actors, Attacks, and Mitigation
        12:17
      • 1.4 Security Policies and Procedures
        04:18
      • 1.5 Cybersecurity Mitigation Methods
        17:45
      • 1.6 Key Takeaways
        01:01

    • Lesson 3 - Enterprise Architecture and Components

      35:00
      • 2.1 Introduction
        00:42
      • 2.2 Secure Architecture
        07:44
      • 2.3 Wireless Networks
        09:47
      • 2.4 Network Security Controls
        05:13
      • 2.5 Cloud, Virtualization, BYOD, and IOT Security
        07:13
      • 2.6 Security Testing
        03:17
      • 2.7 Key Takeaways
        01:04

    • Lesson 4 - Information System Governance and Risk Assessment

      23:54
      • 3.1 Introduction
        00:33
      • 3.2 Information Security Governance
        05:35
      • 3.3 Risk Management
        06:24
      • 3.4 Information Security Programs
        10:43
      • 3.5 Key Takeaways
        00:39

    • Lesson 5 - Incident Management

      16:34
      • 4.1 Introduction
        00:35
      • 4.2 Developing an Incident Management and Response System
        05:29
      • 4.3 Digital Forensics
        04:46
      • 4.4 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
        05:10
      • 4.5 Key Takeaways
        00:34

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Why you should learn Cyber Security Basics

$110,000-170,000 Avg Salary

of cybersecurity professionals

$248 billion by 2023

Expected growth in the cyber security market

Career Opportunities

FAQs

  • What are the prerequisites to learn Introduction to the basics of Cyber Security?

    There are no prerequisites for Introduction to Cyber Security Basics.

  • How do beginners learn Cyber Security fundamentals?

    Learners who want to learn Cyber Security, can start with Introduction to Cyber Security Free Basics course.

  • How long does it take to learn Cyber Security Basics?

    This Introduction to Cyber Security course contains 3 hours of video content to teach Cyber Security to the learners. The time to master the material depends on how quickly you grasp and understand the concepts.

  • What should I learn first in Cyber Security basics?

    It is recommended that you always start with an overview of Threat Actors, Attacks, and Mitigation, Security Policies and Procedures, and Cybersecurity Mitigation Methods.

  • Are Cyber Security fundamentals easy to learn?

    Yes! This introduction to Cyber Security course contains videos curated carefully to help you learn Cyber Security easily. The videos as a part of this free course are created by industry leaders who have a vast experience in the industry. They have structured the course to make it easy to learn.

  • What are the basics in this free Cyber Security course?

    This free Cyber Security course is a program specially designed for beginners to familiarise them with the current cybersecurity landscape along with providing them the knowledge of relevant tools to assess and manage security protocols in information processing systems.

  • What is Cyber Security used for?

    Here are some of the uses of Cyber Security:

    • Protection against cyber attacks, including ransomware, malware, and even social engineering
    • Prevention of unauthorized access
    • Protection of networks and data
    • Recovering data after an attack

  • Why is Cyber Security so popular?

    Today, the risks of a cyber attack on businesses and organizations is higher than ever. In fact, there are cyber attacks on businesses every day. This is why the need for protection from these attacks grew exponentially, which was instrumental in popularizing Cyber Security.

  • Can I complete this Introduction to Cyber Security course in 90 days?

    Yes, you can complete this free Introduction to Cyber Security course within 90 days.

  • What are my next best learning options after completing this Cyber Security program?

    After completing this Java course, you can opt for the CISSP course provided by Simplilearn.

  • What are the career opportunities in Cyber Security?

    Here are some careers for Cyber Security professionals:

    • Cyber Security Analyst
    • Ethical Hacker
    • Cyber Security Specialist
    • Cyber Security Developer
    • Information Security Specialist

  • Will I get a certificate after completing the Introduction to Cyber Security course?

    If you finish any free course on SkillUp within 90 days from the date of enrollment, you are eligible to receive a Course Completion Certificate for the same. Therefore, you will receive a shareable certificate on completing the Introduction to Cyber Security course too. To unlock it, log in to your SkillUp account and click unlock. You will soon receive a mail with a link to the view and download the certificate. You can add the SkillUp certificate to your resume and share it on Facebook, LinkedIn etc.

  • What makes it the best free course to learn Cyber Security for beginners?

    Course Level

    Beginner
    Price Free
    Eligibility Professionals and students interested in learning cyber security.
    Duration 3 hours
    Training Mode Online Self-Paced
    Quiz No
    Certification Yes. On course completion, a SkillUp certificate will be provided.

     

Learner Review

  • Johnnie Guthrie

    Johnnie Guthrie

    I liked the descriptive slides and the instruction by the narrator. The length of the videos is just right enough to keep learners engaged.

  • Munsha A.

    Munsha A.

    Completed a 7 hours of intensive online training on Cloud Security from SkillUp. Although many of the concepts are not new to me based on my 17 years previous experience in IT Risk, their applicability to Cloud and Cybersecurity area were quite revealing and useful.

  • Shreya Gupta

    Shreya Gupta

    Successfully completed self-learning online course of 'Introduction to Cyber Security' at Simplilearn. It helped me sharpen my skills and enhance my knowledge in this field.

  • Felipe Fava Souza

    Felipe Fava Souza

    Happy to have completed another course on Cyber security awareness. Thanks Simplilearn for the great content.

  • Kaushik Raj

    Kaushik Raj

    BTech Student , Lovely Professional University

    Successfully completed Introduction to Cyber Security Certification! Thanks to SkillUp and Simplilearn for providing comprehensive learning modules.

  • Felipe Fava Souza

    Felipe Fava Souza

    Service Delivery & Account Manager , Nearsure

    Really happy to have completed the Introduction to Cyber Security course. Thanks for the great content, SkillUp!

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