Cybersecurity Foundations: From Zero to Pro - Bootcamp

Course details

As cyber threats continue to increase in frequency and complexity, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been higher. With the rapid digitization of businesses and organizations, there is a growing need for experts who can identify and mitigate cyber risks to safeguard sensitive data and intellectual property. Transitioning into cybersecurity can be a smart career move for individuals seeking job security, competitive salaries, and opportunities for growth and advancement. Additionally, the field offers a range of roles and specializations, including cybersecurity analyst, network security engineer, ethical hacker, and security architect, among others, providing learners with a variety of career paths to choose from.

• The Cybersecurity Foundations Bootcamp is an intensive course designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity concepts.

• This course covers the fundamentals of how computers function, including numbers, bits, hardware, and memory.

• Learners will gain knowledge of operating systems, including a high-level overview, the boot-up process, and the differences between Windows and Linux.

• The course will also cover networking concepts, including network organization, devices, IP addresses, and protocols, as well as router and switch configurations, subnetting, and security.

• In addition, learners will develop skills in analyzing network traffic through PCAP files, including header analysis, Wireshark usage, and identifying attacks.

• The course will delve into the Windows and Unix operating systems, including users, logging, processes, file systems, and commands, as well as the basics of vulnerability assessment and management.

• Finally, learners will gain an appreciation of encryption and public key infrastructure (PKI), as well as the security measures required to ensure network security.

• Upon completion of this course, learners will have the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in cybersecurity or to enhance their existing IT expertise in the field.