Introduction To Cybersecurity : Understanding And Preventing

Foundations of Cybersecurity

What you'll learn

Students will grasp the intricacies of various cyber threats, from common malware to sophisticated social engineering tactics, gaining insights into the methods

Students will develop a solid foundation in network components, mastering the essentials of secure communication infrastructures

Students will differentiate between different hacker personas, including white hats, black hats, and gray hats, understanding their motives and techniques

Through practical examples, students will learn to apply preventative methods such as encryption, firewalls, prevent phishing email ,and other strategic tools

Requirements

While no previous experience is needed for this course, it will greatly benefit the students if they have a basic understanding of computer usage and basic networking knowledge; however, all documentation, and examples are shown to the student step by step.

Description

Welcome to the fascinating realm of cybersecurity, where the digital frontier demands vigilant guardians like yourself. I created and designed this course to empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. It is for the absolute beginner, so no prior knowledge of cybersecurity is required.  However, an understanding of how the network works will greatly benefit you.  I divided this course into four sections to make it easier to navigate.First, delve into the fundamental understanding of cybersecurity, unraveling its significance and role in safeguarding digital assets.Second, explore the intricate web of network components, unraveling the complexities that underpin secure communication infrastructures.Third, journey further as you uncover the diverse personas of hackers, distinguishing between the white hats, black hats, and gray hats, each with their unique motives and methodologies. Unearth the myriad threats that lurk in the digital shadows, from malware to social engineering, and equip yourself with the knowledge to counteract these insidious forces.Finally, fortify your defenses by delving into preventative methods, embracing encryption, firewalls, and other strategic measures to fortify digital fortresses. Embark on this educational odyssey and emerge as a cyber guardian armed with the expertise to navigate, protect, and secure your digital landscape.

Overview

Section 1: INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY

Lecture 1 A NIGHTMARE

Lecture 2 WELCOME TO LEARNING CYBERSECURITY

Section 2: WHAT IS CYBERSECURITY

Lecture 3 WHAT DOES CYBER MEAN

Lecture 4 WHAT IS A NETWORK

Lecture 5 NETWORK TERMS

Lecture 6 WHAT IS CYBERSECURITY

Lecture 7 COMMON MYTHS OF CYBERSECURITY

Lecture 8 WHY CYBERSECURITY MATTERS

Lecture 9 PURPOSE OF CYBERSECURITY

Lecture 10 PURPOSE OF CYBERSECURITY

Lecture 11 EXAMPLE OF A HACK

Section 3: WHO ARE THE HACKERS

Lecture 12 WHO ARE THESE HACKERS

Lecture 13 WHITE HAT HACKER AND MOTIVE

Lecture 14 BLACK HAT HACKER AND MOTIVE

Lecture 15 GRAY HAT HACKER AND MOTIVE

Lecture 16 SCRIPT KIDDIES HACKER WITH MOTIVE

Lecture 17 GREEN HACKER WITH MOTIVE

Lecture 18 BLUE HACKER WITH MOTIVE

Lecture 19 RED HACKER WITH MOTIVE

Lecture 20 STATE SPONSORED HACKER WITH MOTIVE

Lecture 21 HACKTIVIST WITH MOTIVE

Section 4: TYPES OF ATTACKS

Lecture 22 TYPES OF ATTACKS

Lecture 23 WHAT IS PHISHING EMAIL

Lecture 24 WHAT IS DOS DDOS

Lecture 25 WHAT IS MAN IN THE MIDDLE

Lecture 26 WHAT IS PHISHING VISHING SMISHING

Lecture 27 WHAT IS MALWARE

Lecture 28 WHAT IS MALWARE PART 2

Lecture 29 WHAT IS PASSWORD ATTACK

Lecture 30 WHAT XSS ATTACK

Lecture 31 WHAT IS SQL INJECTION

Section 5: WHAT IS NETWORK

Lecture 32 WHAT IS NETWORK IN DETAIL

Lecture 33 GETTING DEVICES AND HOSTS

Lecture 34 WHAT PRIVATE AND PUBLIC IP ADDRESS

Lecture 35 VIEWING PRIVATE PUBLIC IP ADDRESS

Lecture 36 WHAT IS THE DHCP SERVER

Lecture 37 WHAT IS DNS SERVER

Lecture 38 WHAT IS HTTP HTTPS SSL

Lecture 39 WHAT IS ENCRYPTION

Lecture 40 WHAT IS A FTP SERVER

Lecture 41 WHAT ARE PORTS

Lecture 42 NEXT STEP

Section 6: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES

Lecture 43 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES VPN

Lecture 44 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES ANTI VIRUS

Lecture 45 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES PASSWORD

Lecture 46 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES FIREWALL

Lecture 47 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES 2FA

Lecture 48 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES UPDATES

Lecture 49 BACK UP YOUR FILES

Lecture 50 TEACH ABOUT PHISHING

Lecture 51 SOCIAL MEDIA

Lecture 52 WRAPPING UP PREVENTATIVE MEASURES

Lecture 53 LINKS TO SQL EXPRESS

Lecture 54 SQL EXPRESS BACKUP

Lecture 55 CERTS AND SKILLS

Lecture 56 ETHICAL HACKING EXAMPLE

This cybersecurity course is designed with the beginner in mind, offering an entry point into the world of digital security. As a student, you are not required to have an extensive background in cybersecurity or IT; The course assumes no prior knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, making it accessible to those who are taking their first steps into this field. Through a carefully crafted curriculum, you'll gradually build a strong foundation by learning about cyber threats, network components, hacker personas, and practical preventative measures.