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Cyber Security
Introduction to Cybersecurity
The threat landscape, common attacks and the defences that stop them.
Free to enrolBeginnerFree certificateAdded 3 Aug 2026
Rating4.6 / 516k reviews
Duration6 hrsprovider estimate
Lessons5modules
Learners1.1Menrolled
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Cisco Networking Academy
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About this course
Cisco's free introductory security course explains attacker motivation, malware and social engineering, network and device defence, and the shape of a security career. It issues a free certificate of completion and a digital badge, and is a common first step towards a SOC role.
What you'll learn
- Describe common attack types and attacker motives
- Apply basic device and network hardening
- Explain confidentiality, integrity and availability
- Map out an entry-level security career path
Syllabus
- 1The need for cyber security1 hr
- 2Attacks, concepts and techniques1.5 hrs
- 3Protecting your data and privacy1.5 hrs
- 4Protecting the organisation1.5 hrs
- 5Careers in cyber security30 min
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