This introduction to cyber threats course equips you with foundational knowledge to understand and analyze a wide range of cyber attacks. Explore the motives behind cyber threats and how attackers exploit vulnerabilities across systems. Learn about key attack types such as malware, phishing, ransomware, DDoS, and SQL injection. Examine real-world examples of the top 10 cyber attacks and gain insights into their techniques, impact, and lessons learned. Build a strong understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of cybersecurity threat detection.
Cyber Threats Training for Beginners
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Cyber Threats Training for Beginners
This course is part of Master Basics of Cybersecurity Fundamentals Training Specialization
Instructor: Priyanka Mehta
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Beginner level
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2 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Understand the motives and methods behind common cyber attacks like malware, phishing, and ransomware
Identify technical attack vectors such as DDoS and SQL injection used to breach systems
Analyze real-world cyber attacks and extract key lessons on impact and prevention
Build a strong foundation in threat detection and cybersecurity awareness for beginner roles
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August 2025
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This course is part of the Master Basics of Cybersecurity Fundamentals Training Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course
Explore the foundations of cyber attacks in this hands-on course. Understand the motives behind cyber threats and how attackers exploit vulnerabilities. Learn about major attack types, including malware, phishing, and ransomware, and how each method operates. Gain clarity on the categories and techniques used in real-world scenarios. Ideal for beginners aiming to build a solid base in cybersecurity awareness and threat detection.
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7 videos1 reading3 assignments
Explore specific cyber threats in this hands-on course. Understand technical attack vectors like DDoS and SQL injection and how they are used to breach systems. Learn from real-world examples through the top 10 cyber attacks, analyzing their methods, impact, and lessons learned. Gain practical insights into how these threats unfold. Ideal for beginners aiming to deepen their understanding of high-profile cyber incidents.
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Frequently asked questions
Cybersecurity training can be challenging but manageable, especially with beginner-friendly courses that build foundational skills step by step.
The first step is learning how attackers exploit vulnerabilities and the common methods they use, like phishing or malware.
The main types include malware, phishing, ransomware, DDoS attacks, and SQL injection.
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