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Cyber security Fundamentals: Safeguarding Your Data & Devices
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5.3 hours · Self-paced
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10 CPD hours / points
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Overview

Cybersecurity is essential in today’s digital world. The “Cyber Security Fundamentals: Safeguarding Your Data & Devices” course provides a complete foundation for understanding and dealing with modern cyber threats. From phishing and ransomware to social engineering and data breaches, this course explores a wide range of risks. It highlights real-life examples, best practices, and practical prevention techniques. Learners gain awareness of how to protect devices, personal data, and networks. The course also explores topics such as firewalls, encryption, cloud security, and incident response planning. It even covers advanced areas like ethical hacking, blockchain, AI in cybersecurity, and cybersecurity in remote work. Learners will also explore the legal side of cybersecurity, including laws, regulations, GDPR, and cyber insurance. By the end of this 100-part video course, learners will understand the importance of cybersecurity and how to apply its principles to both personal and organizational environments.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand types of cyber threats and their real-world impact.
  • Identify phishing and ransomware tactics through case study analysis.
  • Learn best practices for password creation and secure updates.
  • Explore malware types, social engineering, and phishing prevention.
  • Manage privacy settings and personal device cybersecurity threats.
  • Study encryption methods and secure data storage techniques.
  • Learn the role of data backups and data breach consequences.
  • Understand cybersecurity awareness and training in organizations.
  • Explore firewalls, MFA, and secure remote access strategies.
  • Learn basics of laws, GDPR, and compliance requirements.
  • Understand AI, blockchain, and cloud technology in cybersecurity.
  • Review cybersecurity in finance, healthcare, and retail sectors.
  • Identify and defend against advanced persistent threats (APTs).
  • Understand incident response planning and breach recovery steps.
  • Learn ethical hacking and penetration testing process with case studies.

Key Features:

  • Certified by CPD
  • Top-notch video lessons
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Entirely online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, and smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Certificates

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

1
section
100
lectures
5h 18m
total

    • 1: 1_Understanding_Cybersecurity_in_Today_s_World 02:39
    • 2: 2_Types_of_Cyber_Threats_An_Overview 02:58
    • 3: 3_The_Impact_of_Cyber_Attacks_on_Individuals_and_Org 03:10
    • 4: 4_The_Role_of_Cybersecurity_Awareness 02:31
    • 5: 5_Real-Life_Examples_of_Cybersecurity_Breaches 03:12
    • 6: 6_What_is_Phishing_Understanding_the_Basics 02:43
    • 7: 7_Introduction_to_Malware_Types_and_Threats 02:38
    • 8: 8_Ransomware_Explained_What_You_Need_to_Know 02:44
    • 9: 9_The_Concept_of_Social_Engineering_Attacks 03:28
    • 10: 10_Case_Studies_on_Recent_Phishing_and_Ransomware_Att 02:58
    • 11: 11_Best_Practices_for_Creating_Strong_Passwords 03:11
    • 12: 12_The_Importance_of_Regular_Software_Updates 02:39
    • 13: 13_Secure_Your_Personal_Devices_Against_Cyber_Attacks 02:57
    • 14: 14_Understanding_and_Managing_Privacy_Settings 03:01
    • 15: 15_Real-Life_Consequences_of_Personal_Data_Leaks 02:41
    • 16: 16_Understanding_the_Importance_of_Data_Encryption 02:56
    • 17: 17_Implementing_Secure_Data_Storage_Solutions 02:54
    • 18: 18_The_Role_of_Backups_in_Data_Protection 03:05
    • 19: 19_Real-Life_Examples_of_Data_Breaches_and_Their_Impa 03:23
    • 20: 20_Strategies_for_Enhancing_Data_Security_in_Organiza 03:41
    • 21: 21_Identifying_and_Reporting_Suspicious_Activities 02:42
    • 22: 22_The_Importance_of_Cybersecurity_Training_for_Emplo 03:01
    • 23: 23_Creating_a_Culture_of_Cybersecurity_Awareness 03:01
    • 24: 24_Personal_Responsibility_in_Protecting_Organization 03:09
    • 25: 25_Case_Studies_on_Successful_Cybersecurity_Awareness 03:01
    • 26: 26_Introduction_to_Zero_Trust_Security_Models 03:36
    • 27: 27_Understanding_Multi-Factor_Authentication_(MFA) 03:10
    • 28: 28_The_Role_of_Firewalls_in_Organizational_Security 03:54
    • 29: 29_Implementing_Secure_Remote_Access_Solutions 03:26
    • 30: 30_Real-World_Applications_of_Cybersecurity_Framework 03:26
    • 31: 31_Overview_of_Cybersecurity_Laws_and_Regulations 02:36
    • 32: 32_Data_Privacy_and_Protection_A_Legal_Perspective 03:18
    • 33: 33_The_Implications_of_GDPR_for_Global_Organizations 02:51
    • 34: 34_Understanding_Compliance_Requirements 03:06
    • 35: 35_Case_Studies_on_Legal_Challenges_in_Cybersecurity 03:13
    • 36: 36_The_Role_of_Artificial_Intelligence_in_Cybersecuri 03:23
    • 37: 37_Blockchain_Technology_and_Its_Security_Advantages 03:24
    • 38: 38_Next-Generation_Antivirus_Beyond_Traditional_Solut 03:26
    • 39: 39_Cloud_Security_Best_Practices_and_Technologies 03:11
    • 40: 40_Exploring_the_Future_of_Cybersecurity_Technologies 03:10
    • 41: 41_Cybersecurity_Challenges_in_the_Financial_Sector 03:09
    • 42: 42_Protecting_Patient_Data_Cybersecurity_in_Healthcar 03:36
    • 43: 43_Cybersecurity_in_the_Retail_Industry_Best_Practice 03:21
    • 44: 44_Securing_Educational_Institutions_Against_Cyber_Th 04:22
    • 45: 45_Case_Studies_Industry-Specific_Cybersecurity_Solut 03:03
    • 46: 46_Understanding_Advanced_Persistent_Threats_(APTs) 02:34
    • 47: 47_Combatting_Modern_Phishing_Techniques 03:21
    • 48: 48_Strategies_for_Defending_Against_Zero-Day_Exploits 03:17
    • 49: 49_The_Evolution_of_Ransomware_and_Protection_Methods 03:18
    • 50: 50_In-depth_Case_Studies_on_Advanced_Cyber_Attacks 03:23
    • 51: 51_The_Fundamentals_of_IAM 02:31
    • 52: 52_Best_Practices_in_User_Authentication_and_Authoriz 02:47
    • 53: 53_Role-Based_Access_Control_(RBAC)_Explained 03:13
    • 54: 54_IAM_Solutions_and_Real-Life_Implementation_Example 03:24
    • 55: 55_The_Future_of_Identity_and_Access_Management 03:31
    • 56: 56_The_Intersection_of_Physical_and_Cybersecurity 03:05
    • 57: 57_Implementing_Physical_Security_Measures_in_IT_Envi 03:17
    • 58: 58_Biometric_Security_Systems_and_Their_Applications 04:00
    • 59: 59_Case_Studies_Breaches_Involving_Physical_Security 02:39
    • 60: 60_Emerging_Trends_in_Physical_Security_Technologies 03:25
    • 61: 61_Securing_the_Remote_Workforce_Strategies_and_Best 03:48
    • 62: 62_VPNs_and_Their_Role_in_Remote_Work_Security 03:06
    • 63: 63_Phishing_Scams_Targeting_Remote_Workers 02:59
    • 64: 64_Case_Studies_on_Remote_Work_Cybersecurity_Incident 03:40
    • 65: 65_Future_Considerations_for_Secure_Remote_Working_En 03:48
    • 66: 66_Introduction_to_Cybersecurity_Incident_Response 03:12
    • 67: 67_Creating_an_Effective_Incident_Response_Plan 03:35
    • 68: 68_The_Role_of_Forensics_in_Understanding_Cyber_Attac 03:18
    • 69: 69_Recovering_from_a_Cybersecurity_Breach 02:52
    • 70: 70_Real-Life_Examples_of_Incident_Response_and_Recove 03:17
    • 71: 71_Developing_Comprehensive_Cybersecurity_Policies 03:00
    • 72: 72_Understanding_Governance_in_Cybersecurity 03:03
    • 73: 73_Risk_Assessment_and_Management_in_IT_Security 02:57
    • 74: 74_Case_Studies_Implementing_Cybersecurity_Governance 03:41
    • 75: 75_The_Role_of_Leadership_in_Cybersecurity_Initiative 02:56
    • 76: 76_Introduction_to_Ethical_Hacking 02:54
    • 77: 77_The_Process_of_Penetration_Testing_Explained 03:05
    • 78: 78_Using_Ethical_Hacking_to_Enhance_Security 03:30
    • 79: 79_Case_Studies_in_Ethical_Hacking_Successes 03:26
    • 80: 80_Future_Trends_in_Ethical_Hacking_and_Security_Test 03:36
    • 81: 81_Designing_an_Effective_Cybersecurity_Training_Prog 03:05
    • 82: 82_Engaging_Employees_in_Cybersecurity_Awareness 03:06
    • 83: 83_Measuring_the_Impact_of_Cybersecurity_Training 03:13
    • 84: 84_Case_Studies_Successful_Cybersecurity_Awareness_In 03:10
    • 85: 85_Emerging_Technologies_in_Cybersecurity_Education 03:17
    • 86: 86_Understanding_the_Cybersecurity_Risks_of_Social_Me 03:01
    • 87: 87_Best_Practices_for_Secure_Social_Media_Use 03:04
    • 88: 88_Social_Engineering_Attacks_Via_Social_Media 03:14
    • 89: 89_Case_Studies_on_Social_Media_Related_Cyber_Inciden 02:47
    • 90: 90_Future_Considerations_for_Social_Media_Security 02:56
    • 91: 91_The_Basics_of_Cyber_Insurance 02:54
    • 92: 92_Assessing_Cyber_Risk_and_Choosing_Coverage 02:55
    • 93: 93_The_Role_of_Cyber_Insurance_in_Mitigating_Losses 02:55
    • 94: 94_Real-Life_Scenarios_When_Cyber_Insurance_Comes_int 03:11
    • 95: 95_Future_Trends_in_Cyber_Insurance_and_Risk_Manageme 03:29
    • 96: 96_Emerging_Cyber_Threats_What_to_Look_Out_For 03:10
    • 97: 97_The_Evolution_of_Cybersecurity_Measures 03:47
    • 98: 98_The_Role_of_International_Cooperation_in_Cybersecu 03:26
    • 99: 99_Preparing_for_the_Future_Trends_and_Predictions 03:37
    • 100: 100_Closing_Thoughts_Staying_Vigilant_in_a_Digital_Wor 02:33

Description

This course begins by explaining cybersecurity basics and common threats such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering. It provides insights into real cyber-attacks and how they affect individuals and organizations. Learners explore password safety, privacy settings, and device protection. The course dives deep into securing data through encryption, backups, and storage solutions. Organizational strategies like employee training, access controls, firewalls, and remote work security are included. Laws, compliance, GDPR, and cyber insurance are thoroughly explained. Learners also explore AI, blockchain, antivirus, cloud safety, ethical hacking, and social media threats. Case studies throughout reinforce learning by showing real incidents and solutions. The course ends with cybersecurity governance, future trends, and the role of leadership.

Learners will gain a strong understanding of the threats and challenges in today’s digital environment. They will explore different types of cyber attacks and how they target individuals and businesses. In the data protection section, learners will study encryption, backups, and privacy controls to reduce data loss risks. In the organizational security section, learners will understand how to build cyber-aware cultures, implement firewalls, MFA, remote access, and monitor suspicious activity. In the legal and compliance section, learners will study regulations like GDPR, compliance risks, and insurance coverage. Learners will also dive into AI and blockchain's impact on cybersecurity, and explore remote work strategies, ethical hacking methods, and social media risks. Through real-life examples and case studies, learners will see how organizations respond to attacks and what best practices to follow. The course also provides insight into identity access management, physical security, and cybersecurity planning. Finally, it discusses how to prepare for the future and stay safe in a constantly evolving cyber world.

Who is this course for?

  • Beginners looking to understand modern cybersecurity concepts
  • Employees seeking to improve cybersecurity awareness at work
  • IT support staff managing data, access, and device security
  • Remote workers needing safe practices for home network access
  • Students interested in real-world cybersecurity case studies

Career path

  • Cybersecurity Awareness Coordinator
  • IT Security Support Assistant
  • Cyber Incident Response Analyst
  • Data Protection Assistant
  • Remote Access Security Analyst
  • Compliance and Cyber Risk Administrator

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