CyberSecurity: A Introductory Guide to Digital Defense

What you'll learn

• Introduction to Cybersecurity: Understand the importance of cybersecurity, its relevance to public policy concerns, and the role of computing technology.
• Area and Domains of Cybersecurity: Explore different types of domains and major areas of cybersecurity, as well as applications in various sectors.
• Attacker Techniques and Motivations: Identify various types of cybercriminals, learn about hacking and exploiting techniques, and understand the use of proxies
• Implementing Security Measures: Adopt a multi-layered approach to cybersecurity including network security, endpoint security, data security and loss prevention
• Cryptography and Encryption: Explore the fundamentals of cryptography, symmetric and asymmetric encryption, digital signatures, hashing and secure communication

Requirements

No programming experience needed, you will learn everything you need to know!

Description

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, cybersecurity has become paramount. Defending the Digital Realm offers a comprehensive journey into the world of cybersecurity, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to defend against evolving cyber threats.Gain essential knowledge and practical skills to protect digital assets from evolving cyber threats. Explore topics such as attacker techniques, network security, encryption, and more. Perfect for IT professionals, security analysts, and anyone interested in safeguarding digital infrastructure. Enroll now to fortify your defenses and become a cybersecurity expert!This introductory course unveils the secrets of cybersecurity, empowering you to safeguard your information and navigate the online landscape with confidence. We’ll explore the threats, build your defenses, and equip you with the knowledge to stay secure in the ever-evolving digital frontier.What You Will LearnIntroduction to Cybersecurity:Understand the critical importance of cybersecurity.Explore its relevance to public policy concerns.Grasp the pivotal role of computing technology and the internet in shaping our security landscape.Area and Domains of Cybersecurity:Dive into different cybersecurity domains.Explore their applications across various sectors.Gain insights into the multifaceted nature of protecting digital assets.Attacker Techniques and Motivations:Unmask cybercriminals and their motivations.Learn about hacking techniques and exploitation methods.Understand the use of proxies and tunneling—an essential skill for defenders.Implementing Security Measures: A Multi-Layer Approach:Discover the layers of defense: network security, endpoint security, data security, and data loss prevention.Arm yourself with practical strategies to fortify your digital infrastructure.Cryptography and Encryption:Demystify the world of cryptography.Explore symmetric and asymmetric encryption.Grasp concepts like digital signatures and hashing.Learn how secure communication relies on encryption.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 What is Cyber Security?

Lecture 2 Why should we care about Cyber Security?

Lecture 3 Cyber Security and Policy Concerns

Lecture 4 Computing Technology and the Internet

Lecture 5 Information Technology Systems

Lecture 6 Types of Cyberattacks

Section 2: Area and Domains of Cyber Security

Lecture 7 Different types of Domains

Lecture 8 Major Areas of Cyber Security

Lecture 9 Applications of Cyber Security

Section 3: Attacker Techniques and Motivations

Lecture 10 Various Types of Cyber-Criminals

Lecture 11 Hacking and Exploiting Techniques

Lecture 12 How Attackers Use Proxies

Lecture 13 Types of Proxies

Lecture 14 Tunneling Techniques (HTTP, DNS, ICMP)

Section 4: Implementing Security Measures: A Multi-Layer Approach

Lecture 15 Network Security: Protecting your Digital Infrastructure

Lecture 16 Firewall and intrusion Detection/Prevention System (IDS/IPS)

Lecture 17 Endpoint Security: Safeguard Individual Devices

Lecture 18 Antivirus and Anti-Malware Software

Lecture 19 Data Security

Lecture 20 Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Backups

Section 5: Cryptography and Encryption

Lecture 21 Understanding the Fundamentals of Cryptography

Lecture 22 Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption

Lecture 23 Digital Signature and Hashing

Lecture 24 Securing Communication (HTTPS, VPNs)

Lecture 25 Encryption Data and Transmission

Section 6: Practical Project: Cybersecurity Plan Implementation

Section 7: Defending the Digital Realm: The Conclusion

Lecture 26 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Lecture 27 References

IT professionals looking to enhance their cybersecurity skills.,Career switchers looking to move into tech and/or upskill in cybersecurity.,Security analysts seeking to broaden their knowledge in the field.,Students interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity.,Business owners and managers concerned about protecting their digital assets.