Online Class: Cybersecurity 101

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15Lessons
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31Exams &
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933Students
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6Hours
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0.6CEUs
Course Description
Cybersecurity is defined as the steps and processes taken to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from unauthorized access that can result in theft or damage. Small and large companies alike put cybersecurity measures into place to protect their network, as well as to restrict employees from visiting websites that may compromise sensitive data. It's just as important as any measures a company takes to secure their trade secrets or physical assets from being compromised.
In this course, you will receive beginner training in the field of cybersecurity. This training is ideal for those new to the field, but interested in pursuing a career. This course covers the many areas of cybersecurity that you'll need to gain employment, including network security, cloud security, system security, network infrastructure, protocols, and encryption.
You will learn various security concepts and protocols including:
- The types of hardware used in computer networks
- Basic network design
- TCP/IP, Common TCP protocols and port numbers
- Best practice for wireless networks
- Best practice for remote users
- Subnetting
- Network administration principles
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Forensic procedures
- Incident response procedures
- The types of cyber attacks and how to prevent them
- The types of wireless attacks, application attacks, and injection attacks
- About phishing and other social engineering methods
- Penetration testing and vulnerability testing
- Hardware Security
- Virtualization
- Encryption and Cryptography
- And more.
You do not need any special programs or equipment to take this course. Everything that you need to learn the material and meet the requirements are provided in the lessons. Although the goal of this course is not preparation for certification exams that might be needed to gain employment, it provides the groundwork for future studies or the potential for entry level work in smaller companies.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
Lesson 1 Video
Review 2 Articles: The most common types of cyber attacks; Building a cybersecurity career
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 1 Quiz
Lesson 2: Basic Network Security
Lesson 2 Video
Review Article: 10 things to consider when buying a router
Review 3 Videos: What is a Firewall?; Stateful firewall; How does a switch work
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 2 Quiz
Lesson 3: The Principles of Network Administration
Lesson 3 Video
Review 3 Articles: Six Tips to Improve Your Router's Security; How to secure your router and home network; What is a VPN?
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 3 Quiz
Lesson 4: Understanding TCP/IP and Wireless Networks
Lesson 4 Video
Review 5 Articles: Introduction to Network Protocols; IP Examined; IP 101: The Basics of IP Addresses; IPV4 Tutorial; What You Need to Know about IPv6
Review Video: IP Addressing and How it Works
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 4 Quiz
Lesson 5: Risk Mitigation
Lesson 5 Video
Review 2 Articles: How to manage the computer-security threat; The Very Real Threat Of Ransomware
Review Video: Risk Management: Computer Security Lectures 2014/15
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 5 Quiz
Lesson 6: Security Risks Associated with Integrating Systems
Lesson 6 Video
Review 4 Articles: Revealing network threats, fears; Managing Third-Party Vendor Risk; Six network security checks to mitigate the risk of data security breaches; Consumerization of IT: Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation Strategies and Good Practices
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 6 Quiz
Lesson 7: Basic Incident Response and Forensics
Lesson 7 Video
Review 4 Articles: Responding to IT Security Incidents; Types of Cybercrime Acts and Preventive Measures; How Cyber Criminals Operate; How To Prevent Cyber Crime
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 7 Quiz
Lesson 8: The Importance of Security Training
Lesson 8 Video
Review 4 Articles: How to Prevent Cyber Crime By Training Your Employees; Phishing Attack Prevention: How to Identify and Avoid Phishing Scams; Network Security Concepts and Policies; Establishing a Clean Desk Policy
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 8 Quiz
Lesson 9: Malware and Cyber Attacks
Lesson 9 Video
Review 3 Articles: What are the most common types of malware?; Types of Phishing Attacks; Phishing Techniques
Review Video: 15 Different Kinds of Malware
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 9 Quiz
Lesson 10: Cyber Attacks and Mitigation Techniques
Lesson 10 Video
Review 3 Articles: Types of Wireless Network Attacks; A Review of Bluetooth Attacks and How to Secure Mobile Workforce Devices; What are Injection Attacks
Review Video: Ethical Hacking Tutorials - 50 - What is LDAP ?
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 10 Quiz
Lesson 11: Addressing Security Vulnerabilities in a Network
Lesson 11 Video
Review 4 Articles: Identifying Vulnerabilities and Risks on Your Network; Network security: Common threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques; Network security assessment: 10 tools you can't live without; Penetration Testing Overview
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 11 Quiz
Lesson 12: Network Application and Client-Side Security Techniques
Lesson 12 Video
Review 2 Articles: Web Application Security: Methods and Best Practices; What is application security
Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 12 Quiz
Lesson 13: Information and Data Security
Lesson 13 Video
Review 4 Articles: Data Loss Prevention Guide: Learn Data Loss Tips; Data in motion vs. data at rest; The Start-to-Finish Guide to Securing Your Cloud Storage; 6 security risks of enterprises using cloud storage and file sharing apps
Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 13 Quiz
Lesson 14: Authentication and Access Services and Controls
Lesson 14 Video
Review Article: What is Authentication Service?
Complete: Lesson 14 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 14 Quiz
Lesson 15: Encryption and Cryptography
Lesson 15 Video
Take Poll: End of Course Poll
Take Survey: Course Comments
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Lesson 15 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 15 Quiz
Complete: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Describe what cybersecurity means what why it is important.
- Describe basic network security.
- Summarize principles of network administration.
- Describe risk mitigation.
- Summarize security risks associated with integrating systems.
- Determine basic incident response and forensics.
- Describe the importance of security training.
- Describe malware and cyber attacks.
- Describe cyber attacks and mitigation techniques.
- Summarize addressing security vulnerabilities in a network.
- Describe authentication and access services and controls.
- Summarize encryption and cryptography techniques and best practices, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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