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Introduction to Cyber Security - 2 Hour Crash Course

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Overview

A quick, engaging intro to Cyber Security. Learn all the basics in only two hours! Concise, clear lectures make it easy!

What you'll learn:
  • Real-World Cyber Security concepts
  • Downloadable PDF Slides and Study Guides for many key lessons!
  • Firewalls, Microsegmentation and URL Filtering
  • Cyber Security for Cloud Services like AWS
  • Craft employee security policies and create a comprehensive Cyber Security plan
  • Frequent quizzes to check your knowledge as you go!
  • DDoS, SQL injection, and advanced persistent threat attacks
  • Antivirus, anti-malware, and anti-spyware solutions
  • Penetration testing
  • DNS and URL filtering tools

"Simple and engaging, important concepts are being talked without technical arrogance!" -Pathakn

"Excellent course and definitely enjoyed the instructor's style and pace." -Jim

"Very smart and intuitive. Going over the basics is hard, he does it well. I love the way he applies his knowledge" -Joe

If you need to get a basic understanding of Cyber Security quickly and clearly, this is the course for you. This course is designed for beginners and busy professionals.

According to Glassdoor the median salary for a Cyber Security professionals is $134k per year! Take your career to the next level with this essential skill set.

Frequent quizzes and downloadable PDF study guides are recent additions to this course that will help you learn even faster!

Here are a few of the topics we will cover:

  • Social Engineering

  • Example Employee Security Policy

  • Remote Workers Security and VPNs

  • VPN Services for Internet Access (Nord, SurfShark, etc..)

  • Common Attack Types

  • Servers vs. Managed Services

  • Operational Security

  • Network Segmentation, Microsegmentation, and Switch Port Security

  • Basic Firewall Concepts, DNS and URL Filtering

  • Honey Pots

  • AntiVirus / AntiMalware / AntiSpyware

  • Backups and Disaster Recovery

  • Cyber Security Insurance

  • Penetration Testing / Vulnerability Identification

  • Zero Trust / Least Privilege Security Mode

If you need the basics of Cyber Security, this course will give you a strong foundation and is the ideal starting point.

If you are a manager or administrator who needs a basic understanding of what a Cyber Security plan should include, this is the course for you!

Instructor

My name is Rick Crisci. I spent years teaching directly for tech giants like AWS and VMware. My mission is to take complex topics and make them simple and easy to understand. I use plenty of hands-on demos, diagrams, and downloadable materials to help you learn as quickly and easily as possible.

I have already taught 500,000+ students and gotten over 100,000 reviews, and have many top-rated and best-selling courses on Udemy.

Full Refund Money-Back Guarantee

There is no risk to try my class! If for any reason you are not happy within 30 days you can get a full refund, no questions asked!

Syllabus

  • Introduction

Taught by

Rick Crisci

Reviews

4.6 rating at Udemy based on 15014 ratings

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