Module
Basic Security Concepts and Mindset
The vocabulary every ticket is written in, and the habit of reading a message for what it is rather than what it claims. Learn core security concepts, principles, and best practices that form the basis of all cybersecurity work.
25 min · Beginner
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What you will learn
- Name the three parts of the CIA triad and say which one an attack targets
- Use threat, vulnerability, risk, exploit and control correctly
- Score two risks on likelihood and impact and say which you fix first
- Read a suspicious email and name what is wrong with it
- Name the password practices that help, and the one that was dropped
Lessons
Introduction to Security Fundamentals
Learn the core concepts, terminology, and principles that form the foundation of cybersecurity.
Security Mindset and Best Practices
Develop a security-first mindset and learn practical best practices for protecting systems and data.
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- Hardware Components
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