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Cybersecurity Foundations
Protect and Defend

Begin your journey in cybersecurity with Cybersecurity Foundations: Protect and Defend, a practical course for students, entry-level IT professionals, and aspiring technicians. Build a strong base in Essential Security Principles, including identifying threats, vulnerabilities, and ethical practices. Understand Basic Network Security Concepts like TCP/IP flaws, network addressing, and security architecture. Learn Endpoint Security techniques such as OS hardening, malware removal, and log analysis. Explore Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management to identify risks, mitigate them, and plan for disaster recovery. Gain skills in Incident Handli, digital forensics, compliance, and threat monitoring. This hands-on course prepares you to protect networks, systems, and endpoints effectively. Upon completion, students can optionally pursue a Cisco certification to further boost their cybersecurity credentials.


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Cybersecurity Foundations Protect and Defend

Who Should Join This Course?

This beginner-friendly cybersecurity course is perfect for students, entry-level IT professionals, tech enthusiasts, and anyone looking to start a career in cybersecurity. If you want to learn how to protect systems, networks, and data from cyber threats, this course is for you. Gain hands-on skills in network security, endpoint protection, threat detection, and risk management. No prior experience required—just a passion for IT and cyber defense. Ideal for aspiring cybersecurity analysts, technicians, and support staff. Boost your career and prepare for industry-recognized certifications like Cisco’s. Start your journey in cybersecurity with expert guidance and practical learning.




Learning Modules

Begin your journey into cybersecurity by understanding the core concepts and the importance of protecting digital assets. This module introduces the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), defines key terms such as vulnerabilities, threats, exploits, and risks, and explores attack vectors and defense in depth strategies. You’ll also learn about the types of attackers, motivations behind cyberattacks, and the role of ethical behavior and codes of conduct in the cybersecurity profession.

This module dives into the most common and dangerous cybersecurity threats facing individuals and organizations today. You’ll cover malware types, social engineering attacks like phishing, vishing, and tailgating, and threats targeting IoT devices and internal systems. Learn the principles of access management using the AAA framework (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting), Multifactor Authentication, RADIUS, and how to implement strong password policies for better security posture.

Explore how encryption safeguards sensitive data from unauthorized access. This module covers the difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hashing algorithms, and public key infrastructure. Understand how data is protected in transit, at rest, and in use, and evaluate the strength of encryption protocols used in real world applications. You’ll also learn which network protocols rely on encryption to maintain secure communications.

Gain an in-depth understanding of network security and the vulnerabilities found in core protocols like TCP, UDP, ARP, ICMP, HTTP, DHCP, and DNS. Learn how IP addressing (IPv4, IPv6), MAC addresses, network segmentation, and CIDR notation can be used to improve security. The module also covers the concepts behind NAT, public vs. private networks, and how these elements affect network defense strategies.

In this module, you’ll focus on network infrastructure security technologies including firewalls, ACLs, VPNs, and NAC. Learn to secure wireless networks by configuring MAC address filtering, choosing proper encryption protocols (WPA2, WPA3), and managing SSIDs. This module also introduces virtualization, DMZ, cloud computing security, and deception tools like honeypots and proxy servers. You'll gain a solid understanding of how IDS/IPS systems detect and prevent network intrusions.

This module focuses on protecting endpoint devices (laptops, desktops, mobile devices) and securing operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux. You’ll explore built-in security tools such as Windows Defender, host-based firewalls, and PowerShell for automation. Learn how to use tools like netstat, nslookup, and tcpdump to gather diagnostic information. You'll also implement software patching, handle firmware updates, and review system logs using Event Viewer and syslog. The module covers asset management, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies, and malware remediation.

Learn how to perform and interpret vulnerability scans, manage identified risks, and plan mitigation strategies. This module includes active and passive reconnaissance techniques, use of vulnerability database, and threat intelligence tools to monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats. Understand how to rank risks by impact and probability, explore various risk mitigation strategies, and ensure regulatory compliance. You’ll also learn the importance of documentation, backup strategies, and how to build a solid business continuity and disaster recovery plan.

Develop your skills in incident detection, analysis, and response. Learn how to use SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) systems to monitor security events and escalate incidents when necessary. Dive into digital forensics, understanding the Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK Matrix, and Diamond Model for attack attribution. You’ll also explore evidence collection, chain of custody, and the legal considerations surrounding incident response. Finally, understand the role of compliance frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and how they influence reporting and response strategies.

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