Custodians of the Web Level 1 - Study Material
Overview
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of cybersecurity, focusing on protecting systems and data from cyber threats.
Students will learn about common cyber threats, ethical hacking practices, basic coding for security, and how to safeguard personal and organizational data.
What You Will Learn:
Introduction to Cyber Security — Learn the core concepts of cybersecurity and its role in protecting information from threats.
Understanding Cyber Threats — Study various types of cyber threats like viruses, phishing, and malware.
What is Hacking? — Explore the differences between ethical hacking and offensive hacking.
Basic Coding for Cyber Security — Introduction to Python programming for solving cybersecurity problems and automating tasks.
Creating Strong Passwords — Understand the importance of strong passwords and how to generate them effectively using coding.
Introduction to Encryption and Decryption — Learn the basics of encrypting and decrypting data to protect it from unauthorised access.
Recognising Phishing Emails — Identify phishing emails and learn how they compromise security.
Basics of CMD Commands — Familiarise yourself with command prompt tools for cybersecurity tasks.
Digital Forensics — Learn digital forensics techniques used to investigate and recover evidence from cyber incidents.
Ethical Hacking in a Real Environment — Participate in simulated ethical hacking exercises to understand real-world applications of ethical hacking.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will have a foundational understanding of cybersecurity, including threat identification, ethical hacking practices, encryption, and digital forensics, all within a practical, hands-on environment.
Prerequisites:
No prior cybersecurity knowledge required.
Basic understanding of computers.
Course Highlights:
Hands-on learning with real-world cybersecurity tools.
Introduction to ethical hacking and digital forensics.
Interactive coding exercises in Python for security automation.
Exposure to real-life cybersecurity scenarios.
This topic covers the fundamental concepts of cyber security, emphasizing its critical role in protecting information and systems from cyber threats.
Learn about various types of cyber threats, including viruses, phishing, and malware, and their potential impacts on individuals and organizations.
Explore the concept of hacking, focusing on the distinctions between ethical hacking and offensive hacking practices.
Gain an introduction to Python programming, specifically tailored for solving cybersecurity challenges and automating tasks.
Understand the significance of strong passwords in cybersecurity and learn methods to create them effectively using programming.
Discover the basics of encryption and decryption, including their importance in safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access.
Learn how to identify phishing emails and understand the risks they pose to personal and organizational security.
Familiarize yourself with the command prompt, its functionalities, and how it can be utilized effectively in cybersecurity tasks.
Introduction to digital forensics, focusing on techniques used to investigate cyber incidents and recover evidence.
Participate in simulated ethical hacking exercises to understand real-world applications of ethical hacking practices in a safe environment.
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