COURSE MODULE

Cyber Security Fundamentals

Understand the principles behind protecting digital systems.

7 Lessons

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LEARNING PATH

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LESSON 1

What is Cyber Security?

Introduction Cyber security is one of the most important areas of modern technology. Almost every organization, business, government institution and...

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LESSON 2

Information Security

Introduction Information is one of the most valuable assets in the modern digital world. Individuals, schools, businesses, governments, hospitals, financial...

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LESSON 3

Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability

Introduction Every information system has something that needs to be protected. It could be a student's personal information, a company's...

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LESSON 4

Common Security Threats

Introduction Every digital system faces security threats. A threat may come from a malicious attacker, harmful software, a dishonest insider,...

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LESSON 5

Security Awareness

Introduction Cyber security is not only about firewalls, antivirus software, encryption, servers, or security tools. People also play a major...

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LESSON 6

Cybersecurity Careers

Introduction Cybersecurity is a broad professional field rather than a single job. Organizations need people with different skills to protect...

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LESSON 7

Ethics and Responsible Security Practice

Introduction Cybersecurity professionals work with powerful technologies, sensitive information, computer systems, networks, applications, and sometimes highly confidential business data. Because...

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