Cybersecurity Fundamentals With Certificate Of Completion

Build a Strong Cybersecurity Foundation: Master Threat Detection, Malware Analysis, Risk Mitigation & Compliance

What you'll learn

Identify, assess, and address cyber risks.

Strategies for risk mitigation and treatment

Creating and implementing an Incident Response Plan

Data classification, retention, and secure destruction methods

Understand the CIA Triad

Physical, technical, and administrative security controls

Access Control Mechanisms

Building a culture of cybersecurity awareness within teams

Requirements

Access to a computer or laptop with internet connectivity

No prior cybersecurity experience needed

A willingness to learn

Description

Understand the core principles of cybersecurity in this essential course designed to help you protect your digital life and business from today’s evolving threats. Created by cybersecurity expert Atika, this course breaks down complex topics into clear, actionable insights that anyone—from beginners to professionals—can apply in real-world situations.You'll start by mastering foundational concepts such as the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability), risk management, and incident response. From there, you’ll dive deeper into access controls, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and the Principle of Least Privilege, to ensure secure system design. Learn how to develop robust business continuity plans, defend against common attack vectors, and secure networks with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection tools.The course also explores the importance of cloud security, security operations, and data protection in the age of remote work. You’ll build awareness around social engineering attacks like phishing and pretexting and learn how to foster a security-first culture through training and awareness.Whether you're an aspiring IT professional or a business owner looking to strengthen your cyber defenses, this course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to proactively manage and reduce digital risks. Earn a certificate of completion and take your first step into the world of cybersecurity.

Overview

Section 1: Welcome to Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Lecture 1 Training Overview

Lecture 2 Introduction

Section 2: Chapter 1

Lecture 3 Security Principles Overview

Lecture 4 What is CIA Triad

Lecture 5 What is Risk Management

Lecture 6 What are Security Controls?

Section 3: Chapter 2

Lecture 7 Incident Response, Business Continuity & Disaster

Lecture 8 What is Incident Response

Lecture 9 Understanding Business Continuity

Lecture 10 What Are The Components Of A Disaster Recovery Plan

Section 4: Chapter 3

Lecture 11 Access Control Concepts Overview

Lecture 12 Defining Security Control, Subject, Object, and Rule

Lecture 13 Identifying Controls Assessments and Defense in Depth 1

Lecture 14 Principle of Least Privilege and Privileged Accounts

Lecture 15 Segregation Of Duties

Lecture 16 Two-Person Integrity

Lecture 17 What is Physical Security and Types of Physical Access Control

Lecture 18 What are Logical and Role-Based Access Controls

Section 5: Chapter 4

Lecture 19 Network Security Overview

Lecture 20 What is Networking

Lecture 21 What are the Different Types Of Threats

Lecture 22 Understanding the On-Premises Data Centers

Lecture 23 What is Cloud Computing

Section 6: Chapter 5

Lecture 24 Security Operations Overview

Lecture 25 What is Data Handling

Lecture 26 Logging and Monitoring Security Events

Lecture 27 What is Security Awareness Training

Section 7: Cybersecurity Self-Assessment

Anyone who uses the internet and wants to stay safe in today’s digital world,Business owners and entrepreneurs who want to protect their company from cyber threats,Professionals and job seekers looking to build a strong foundation in cybersecurity,Team leaders and managers responsible for overseeing IT, compliance, or risk management