Complete Introduction to Cybersecurity
A course by Angela Aniekwe, Cybersecurity
Explore the foundations of cybersecurity through this comprehensive course, covering essential frameworks, threats, mitigation strategies, and career paths.
What you'll learn
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Explore diverse career paths within the cybersecurity domain, from penetration testing to governance and risk management.
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Familiarize yourself with access control models and authentication techniques to safeguard data.
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Discover tactics in social engineering and the importance of user awareness training to prevent manipulations.
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Master incident response and proactive threat hunting to counteract cyber threats effectively.
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Learn about various malware, cyber attacks, and their potential impacts on organizations.
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Understand network security essentials, focusing on technologies like firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
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Understand web vulnerabilities, secure coding, and the protective role of Web Application Firewalls.
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Dive into cryptography, mastering secure data communication techniques like encryption, hashing, and digital signatures.
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The core concepts of networking, including data transmission, IP address allocation, and essential network devices.
Delve into the dynamic world of cybersecurity with our comprehensive course designed to equip you with a robust foundation in digital protection. This extensive program, structured into ten detailed modules, introduces you to the fundamental concepts, frameworks, and tools necessary to understand, evaluate, and address the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Course Highlights:
Networking Fundamentals: Build a solid foundation in networking by exploring data transmission models, IP address allocation, subnetting techniques, and the various network devices crucial to modern communication infrastructures.
Cryptography: Dive deep into cryptography, understanding its pivotal role in securing data communication, and mastering symmetric and asymmetric encryption techniques, hashing, and digital signatures.
Web Application Security: Learn about prevalent web vulnerabilities, secure coding practices, and the role of Web Application Firewalls in protecting web applications from diverse cyber threats.
Network Security: Examine the essentials of network security, with a focus on technologies like firewalls and IDS/IPS, pivotal for intrusion detection and prevention.
Malware Detection and Cyber Attacks: Navigate through the varied landscape of malware and cyber attacks, understanding their types and the impacts they have on an organization.
Incident Response and Threat Hunting: Master the art of incident response management and proactive threat hunting, learning to anticipate, and mitigate potential cyber threats effectively.
Social Engineering and User Awareness Training: Uncover the psychology behind social engineering attacks and emphasize user awareness training as a critical defense against manipulation attempts.
Access Control and Authentication Mechanisms: Familiarize yourself with different access control models and authentication methods, fundamental for managing user privileges and ensuring data security.
Career Paths in Cybersecurity: Explore various career paths in cybersecurity including Penetration Testing, SOC Analyst, Cloud Security, Threat Intelligence, Application Security/DevSecOps, and Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC).
KEY QUESTIONS:
What are the course requirements?
Desire to learn
Will the certificate be issued?
Yes, a certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course at No charge.

Recent reviews
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Abraham Ofosu-Amoani
Great insights and content. As a Cybersecurity enthusiast, I am motivated to pursue my desire to the fullest. Looking forward to studying more insightful courses with you.
Namback Samson
Is very educating, and I enjoyed every class in Aqskill, I look forward to becoming a professional in cyber security though Aqskill.
Benjamin Sarpong
Excellent course by all standards. In fact, I have got value for the meagre amount I paid for the course
success Jack
It's easy to follow through and understand even as a newbie.. trying to learn, coping fine, thanks
Ajibola Aroyehun
this is a great step and im so glad i took this step and i must say its worth much than the cs
Prince Agyei Asare
Thank you for this opportunity to granted me to learn something about cybersecurity
Aderonmu Lateef Yomi
Very fantastic The instructor is a borne lecturer Very explanatory and precise
Ukoh Sunday
The explanation is really clear and understandable. Kudos 💪 to my teacher.
Ijakpa Joseph Abriba
Thanks for providing this platform of learning. It's really helpful for me
Benjamin Idama
this is amazing and eye opening for beginners in cybersecurity career
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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The videos are efficiently compressed for quick downloads at any time.
How do I access the course videos and materials?
Once your payment is complete, you will have full access to the course lessons and materials. You can download and watch them at your convenience, and our team will provide full support and assistance throughout your learning journey.
How can I obtain my certificate after completing the course?
Once you have completed the course, you can easily download your certificate directly from your dashboard.
See course top reviews
Empower and fuel your creativity and passion for learning, read testimonials
Abraham Ofosu-Amoani
Great insights and content. As a Cybersecurity enthusiast, I am motivated to pursue my desire to the fullest. Looking forward to studying more insightful courses with you.
Namback Samson
Is very educating, and I enjoyed every class in Aqskill, I look forward to becoming a professional in cyber security though Aqskill.
Benjamin Sarpong
Excellent course by all standards. In fact, I have got value for the meagre amount I paid for the course
success Jack
It's easy to follow through and understand even as a newbie.. trying to learn, coping fine, thanks
Ajibola Aroyehun
this is a great step and im so glad i took this step and i must say its worth much than the cs
Prince Agyei Asare
Thank you for this opportunity to granted me to learn something about cybersecurity
Aderonmu Lateef Yomi
Very fantastic The instructor is a borne lecturer Very explanatory and precise
Ukoh Sunday
The explanation is really clear and understandable. Kudos 💪 to my teacher.
Ijakpa Joseph Abriba
Thanks for providing this platform of learning. It's really helpful for me
Benjamin Idama
this is amazing and eye opening for beginners in cybersecurity career
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Course features
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64 Lessons(3 Hours)
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3 years access to course
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1471 Students
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Skill level : All Levels
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Certificate : Yes
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Rated: 4.6

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