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Zero To Mastery

Cybersecurity for Beginners

via Zero To Mastery

Overview

Learn essential cybersecurity knowledge and tools through a blend of theory and practice, including the most common cyber attacks and even seeing how they're performed in the real-world! No prior experience or knowledge required.
  • Become cyber-savvy by learning how to protect yourself and your organization from the latest online threats, no matter your level of experience
  • Explore the secrets behind common cyber attacks and see how they're performed in the real-world
  • Gain the confidence to identify and respond to potential security risks, recognizing subtle warning signs that others might miss
  • Enhance your cyber security skills, whether for your personal security or employment-related training

Syllabus

  •   Introduction
    • Introduction
    • Exercise: Meet Your Classmates and Instructor
  •   Introduction to Cybersecurity
    • The CIA Triangle & Why Cybersecurity Is Important
    • How People Get Hacked
  •   Social Engineering, Phishing, and Prevention
    • Email Phishing
    • Smishing
    • Vishing
    • Online Privacy
    • Social Engineering Awareness Training
  •   Malware
    • Most Common Malwares
    • Protection Against Malware
    • How To Recognize Malware
  •   Endpoint Device Protection
    • Windows Device Protection
    • MacOS Protection
    • Smartphone Protection
  •   Policies
    • Security Policies
    • Password Policies
    • Onboarding & Offboarding
    • BYOD
    • Employee Responsibility & Remote Work Security
    • Reporting Procedures
  •   Web Browsing Security
    • Choosing The Best Browser
    • Best Browser Settings
    • How To Securely Download
    • The Dangers of Clicking on Links! (Beef Framework)
  •   Securing Online Accounts
    • Password Management
    • 2FA
  •   Data Handling
    • Storing Data Securely
    • Transferring Data Securely
    • Data Privacy Regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPPA)
  •   Additional Things To Keep You Safe!
    • Physical Security
    • Finding Out About Emerging Threats & Vulnerabilities
  •   Where To Go From Here?
    • Review This Byte!

Taught by

Aleksa Tamburkovski

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