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Cybersecurity fundamentals

Take your first steps in information security with a solid foundation and no unnecessary jargon. You will learn the CIA triad, how threats and risks are classified, the types of malware, basic cryptography, authentication with MFA and reference frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001. It is the entry course of the Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity.

10 lessons 8 hours 500 XP

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Syllabus

Module 1 · Security principles

  1. 1What is cybersecurity?45 min
  2. 2The CIA triad: confidentiality, integrity and availability50 min
  3. 3Threats, vulnerabilities and risk50 min

Module 2 · Threats and attacks

  1. 4Types of malware50 min
  2. 5Social engineering and phishing50 min

Module 3 · Fundamental defenses

  1. 6Basic cryptography: symmetric, asymmetric and hashing55 min
  2. 7Authentication, MFA and password management50 min
  3. 8Access control and the principle of least privilege50 min

Module 4 · Governance and professional practice

  1. 9Digital hygiene and good practices45 min
  2. 10Security frameworks and the professional landscape45 min

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