Security Basics
Course Index
40 Lessons · 4 Levels
Build a strong cybersecurity foundation — core concepts, network security, application security, threats, attacks, incident response, compliance and cloud security.
40Lessons
4Levels
1Project
FreeAccess
Level I
Core Security Fundamentals
Lessons 1–10
Lesson 01
What is Cybersecurity
Lesson 02
Why Cybersecurity Matters Today
Lesson 03
Types of Cyber Threats
Lesson 04
Vulnerabilities, Risks, and Exploits
Lesson 05
CIA Triad
Lesson 06
Authentication vs Authorization
Lesson 07
Security Policies and Procedures
Lesson 08
Defense in Depth
Lesson 09
Security Best Practices
Lesson 10
Introduction to Security Careers
Level II
Systems, Network & Application Security
Lessons 11–20
Lesson 11
Operating System Security Basics
Lesson 12
Linux Security Fundamentals
Lesson 13
Windows Security Fundamentals
Lesson 14
Network Security Basics
Lesson 15
Firewalls and Access Control
Lesson 16
Secure Network Architecture
Lesson 17
Application Security Basics
Lesson 18
Web Security Fundamentals
Lesson 19
Common Security Misconfigurations
Lesson 20
Security Hardening Basics
Level III
Threats, Attacks & Prevention
Lessons 21–30
Lesson 21
Malware Types and Analysis
Lesson 22
Phishing and Social Engineering
Lesson 23
Password Attacks and Protection
Lesson 24
Insider Threats
Lesson 25
Denial of Service Attacks
Lesson 26
Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Lesson 27
Web Application Attacks Overview
Lesson 28
Data Breaches and Case Studies
Lesson 29
Security Monitoring Basics
Lesson 30
Incident Response Introduction
Level IV
Governance, Risk & Real World
Lessons 31–40
Lesson 31
Risk Management Basics
Lesson 32
Security Compliance Overview
Lesson 33
ISO 27001 Fundamentals
Lesson 34
SOC and Security Operations Basics
Lesson 35
Logging and Auditing
Lesson 36
Security Tools Overview
Lesson 37
Cloud Security Basics
Lesson 38
Security Automation Introduction
Lesson 39
Cybersecurity Best Practices Checklist
Lesson 40
Mini Project – Security Assessment