The Absolute Beginners Guide to Cyber Security
2.12 GB | 2h 49m | MP4 | English | Elearning | 2639 kb/s | 1280x720 | aac, 44100 Hz, stereo

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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. '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 trojans and 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.