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Nylah A
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About
Hello Learners! Welcome to this beginner's level series on Cybersecurity! In this course, we will cover key concepts that will help you build a solid foundation in cybersecurity.
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Dates
October 31 - December 27
Learners
12 / 12
Total Sessions
8
About the Tutor
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Hi, I'm a high schooler from Maryland my passion is coding and I love to read!
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Upcoming Sessions
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14
Nov
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Session 2
Other Topics
Types of Cyber Threats
Malware: Viruses, Worms, and Ransomware.
Phishing: How attackers trick people into giving sensitive information.
Denial-of-Service (DoS) and Distributed DoS attacks.
Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks.
21
Nov
OT
Session 3
Other Topics
Cybersecurity Best Practices
Strong passwords and password management.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Recognizing phishing attempts and how to avoid them.
Keeping software and systems up to date.
28
Nov
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Session 4
Other
Introduction to Cryptography
Basics of encryption and decryption.
Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Encryption.
Public and Private Keys.
5
Dec
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Session 5
Other
Network Security
Firewalls and their role in protecting networks.
Secure Wi-Fi: Tips for securing wireless networks.
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for safe browsing.
12
Dec
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Session 6
Other
Social Engineering Attacks
What is social engineering?
Common techniques used by attackers (e.g., pretexting, baiting).
How to prevent falling victim to social engineering.
19
Dec
O
Session 7
Other
Introduction to Ethical Hacking
What is ethical hacking?
The role of ethical hackers in improving cybersecurity.
26
Dec
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Session 8
Other
Cybersecurity Careers and Certifications
An overview of cybersecurity job roles.
Popular certifications for beginners (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker - CEH).