The Absolute Beginners Guide to Cybersecurity and Hacking

Learn fundamental concepts such as Basic Network, CIA Triad, Network concepts, Security Operations Center and Job Roles.

What you'll learn

Students will learn the background of Cybersecurity & Hacking. They will learn what is cyber-security and the growing demand for professionals. They will have clarity on what is a basic network, cia triad,essential terminologies used etc. They will go through an introduction to kali linux operating system.
Students will have an increased awareness of hacking as a profession, they will go through data breaches occurring in Yahoo, Quifax, Target stores, Sony's playstation network etc
Students will go through an introduction of what a security operations center is, what are the branches within cyber security and the various job roles available within cyber security
Students will understand network concepts, network topologies and layered communication in this course

Requirements

Students should have the enthusiasm to learn new concepts and have a drive towards a career in cyber security domain

Description

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.


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.


Section 1:

Students will learn the background of Cybersecurity & Hacking. They will learn what is cyber-security and the growing demand

for professionals. They will have clarity on what is a basic network, cia triad,essential terminologies used etc. They will go through an introduction to kali linux operating system in this section


Section 2:

Students will gain insights on what is cyber security, what are the components, why you should choose this as a career. Students will understand that cyber security is about protecting systems, networks, programs, data and money.


Section 3:

Students will have an increased awareness of hacking as a profession, they will go through data breaches occurring in Yahoo, Equifax, Target stores, Sony's play station network etc. You can understand how hacking can be as a profession, types of hackers, what is information risk management regime, companies with data breaches.


Section 4:

Students will go through an introduction of what a security operations center is, what are the branches within cyber security

and the various job roles available within cyber security


Section 5:

Students will understand network concepts, network topologies and layered communication in this course


Who this course is for:

Students who want to learn the basics of computer and cyber security

Students who want to become IT or Cyber Security Experts

Who this course is for:

Those who are interested in a career in cyber security and ethical hacking