100% OFF- Byte-Sized: Cyber Security Fundamentals – Part 1

Dive into the essential world of cybersecurity with this comprehensive beginner-friendly course. Whether you’re an aspiring IT professional, a business owner, or a curious user, this course breaks down how cyber threats work and how to defend against them, starting from the inside out.

Begin by understanding what happens inside your machine when you power on. Learn how the BIOS/UEFI initializes your system, how the OS manages processes and memory, and why user permissions and admin accounts are critical to security. Discover how malware hides in plain sight and what signs to look for to detect intrusions early.

Then, explore core cybersecurity principles, including the foundational CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), and get familiar with common threat actors, from cybercriminals and hacktivists to nation-state adversaries. You’ll learn about frequent attack methods like phishing, malware, DDoS, MITM attacks, and SQL injection, and understand how technical, physical, and administrative controls work together to build layered defenses.

Finally, demystify networking fundamentals: what IP addresses and ports really are, how DNS acts as the internet’s phonebook, and the differences between LANs, WANs, and the global internet. Use practical tools like ping and introduction to security suites like Snort and Security Onion to monitor and analyze network traffic.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid grounding in how hardware, software, and networks intersect with cybersecurity  empowering you to think like a defender and protect digital environments with confidence.

Perfect for: Beginners in IT, students, small business owners, and anyone looking to build a foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices.

No prior technical experience required.