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Cyber Security Foundations: Why Cyber Security is Important
EC-Council
  • Start Date: 04 Jan, 2021
  • 3 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Learn how to defend yourself from common cyber attacks, such as phishing, ransomware, and social engineering attacks.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Gain an introduction to cyber security


This 3-week course for beginners will highlight the importance of cyber security in the current landscape. It will be particularly useful for IT professionals.


Cyber attacks cost a huge amount of money annually, and this figure is on the rise. According to sources, the cost of cybercrime for 2021 will rise to $6 trillion, double the estimated figure for 2015. By 2025, this is predicted to rise to $10.5 trillion.


On this course, you’ll learn about common types of cyber attacks, including phishing, viruses, and social engineering attacks, and how you can protect against them. You’ll also learn how to build a safe password policy, build in ransomware protection, and best practices for mobile data security.


Explore common cyber attacks and how to protect against them


To understand why cyber security is important, we must understand the risks we face.


This cyber security training course will introduce you to some common and dangerous cyber attacks, and key topics such as:




  • how to build a good password policy and how using a password manager increases data security




  • risks associated with using unknown USB drives, including USB “rubber ducky” password stealers




  • how to defend against viruses, including ransomware protection, and what to do when infected




  • cyber security risks associated with social media, including social engineering attacks




  • how to identify spear phishing and phishing emails




  • best practices for mobile data security, including VPNs and DNS redirects




  • disaster recovery and how to prepare for worst-case scenarios




Completing this introduction to cyber security will enable you to take the first key steps to protecting your data. With these cyber security basics, you can prevent sensitive information getting into the wrong hands.


This cyber security training is aimed at beginners to cyber security and IT professionals who want to understand how to protect their organization from cyber attacks.


This might include data administrators, those working with sensitive data, or those targeting a career in cyber security.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

EC-Council

This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

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