Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Course overview

A practical, lab-driven cybersecurity programme designed for beginners and aspiring security professionals. Students develop a strong foundation in cybersecurity, networking, system security, identity and access management, security monitoring, threat detection and incident response through guided labs and simulated security scenarios.

Who it's for: IT support professionals, graduates, students, system administrators and career changers who want to begin a career in cybersecurity or security operations.

What you will learn

• Understand fundamental cybersecurity concepts and security principles
• Identify common cyber threats, vulnerabilities and attack techniques
• Understand how networks, operating systems and applications can be attacked
• Apply basic security controls to protect systems and user accounts
• Understand network security, firewalls and traffic monitoring
• Configure basic identity and access management controls
• Analyse security logs and identify suspicious activity
• Use SIEM concepts and tools to investigate security alerts
• Apply a structured incident response process
• Understand endpoint, email and web security fundamentals
• Document security incidents and communicate findings professionally
• Build practical skills for entry-level cybersecurity and SOC roles

Curriculum

Tools you'll use

Projects you'll build

• Network Security Monitoring Lab
• Phishing Email Investigation
• Security Log Analysis Project
• SIEM Alert Investigation
• Incident Response Simulation
• Cybersecurity Operations Capstone Project

Prerequisites

• • Basic computer skills
• • Basic networking knowledge is helpful but not required
• • No previous cybersecurity experience required

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