Most introductory or beginner level cybersecurity courses are not truly beginner level. Most of them assume some level of technical competence and expect that cybersecurity is not your first technical job role. However, as I've successfully mentored people coming from fields such as nursing, aviation (an airline pilot!), and real estate, I've learned that these people are underserved as far a true introduction. This Learning Path is an answer to that gap.
Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations
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Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations
This course is part of Cybersecurity Foundations Specialization
Instructor: Keatron Evans
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What you'll learn
What Cybersecurity is
What an Operating System is
What Risk Management is
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Taught in English
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AF
Reviewed on May 24, 2023
The instructor was very good and explained everything thoroughly. Overall, satisfied with this course and looking to learn more.
MM
Reviewed on May 7, 2023
Fantastic course, short, straight to the point and very informational. It really opened up my appetite to learn more! Great Stuff thankyou
VL
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2023
Short and in a language beginners with a bit of knowledge in tech would all understand pretty well. It gives a good taste of what to expect if you go deeper into the subject.
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