- Malware Protection
- Hardening
- Cyber Attacks
- Data Security
- Cryptography
- Data Integrity
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Personally Identifiable Information
- Cybersecurity
- Authentications
- Information Privacy
- Identity and Access Management
Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials
Completed by Eduardo CobianCruzado 3rd
May 23, 2025
12 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Learn how to identify common cybersecurity threats, including malware, social engineering, breaches, and other attack vectors
Install software updates and patches, and apply authentication, encryption, and device-hardening techniques to protect sensitive information
Explore physical security, environmental safeguards, and access control measures used to prevent unauthorized access and ensure business continuity
Apply cybersecurity best practices using strong password creation and management strategies, and identify use cases for encryption