Cyber Security Fundamentals

# Cyber Security Fundamentals ## Course Overview Cyber Security Fundamentals is an introductory course designed for students who want to build a strong foundation in information security. You'll learn how cyber attacks work, how organizations defend against them, and how to identify common security risks. Through practical demonstrations and hands-on labs, you'll gain the knowledge required to begin your journey toward becoming a cybersecurity professional. --- ## What You Will Learn - Introduction to Cyber Security - CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) - Types of Cyber Threats and Attacks - Malware Analysis Basics - Phishing & Social Engineering - Password Security & Multi-Factor Authentication - Network Security Fundamentals - Firewalls and VPNs - Web Application Security Basics - Cryptography Fundamentals - Vulnerability Assessment - Introduction to Ethical Hacking - Security Policies and Best Practices - Incident Response Basics --- ## Hands-on Labs Throughout the course you will complete practical exercises including: - Identifying phishing emails - Network scanning using Nmap - Basic vulnerability scanning - Password strength analysis - Wireshark packet analysis - Linux security commands - Web security testing using OWASP Juice Shop --- ## Tools You'll Use - Kali Linux - Nmap - Wireshark - Burp Suite Community - OWASP Juice Shop - Metasploit Framework (Introduction) - OpenVAS - Linux Terminal --- ## Skills You'll Gain - Cybersecurity fundamentals - Threat identification - Risk assessment - Network security - Secure password management - Ethical hacking basics - Security awareness - Incident response - Security best practices --- ## Prerequisites No prior cybersecurity experience is required. Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with Windows or Linux is recommended. --- ## Career Opportunities After completing this course, learners can pursue roles such as: - Cyber Security Analyst - SOC Analyst (Level 1) - Information Security Associate - Network Security Administrator - Vulnerability Assessment Analyst - IT Security Support --- ## Course Outcome By the end of this course, students will understand modern cyber threats, implement basic security controls, and perform introductory security assessments using industry-standard tools.