2026 Beginner's guide to Cyber Security

Introduction General Definitions - In this Chapter you will learn more about what is Cybersecurity, Infosec, Asset, Vulnerability, Threat, IT Risk.

General Definitions - in this lesson you will learn more about what is Cybersecurity, Infosec, Asset, Vulnerability, Threat, IT Risk.

Introduction to CIA Model - Confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This is also known as the CIA triad, and it is a model designed to guide policies for information security within an enterprise/organization.

CIA Model lesson - Confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This is also known as the CIA triad, and it is a model designed to guide policies for information security within an enterprise/organization.

Introduction to Malware (Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Bots, Ransomware, Adware, Spyware and Rootkit)

Malware Lecture - In this lesson you will learn what Malware is and then we will dive into different types of malware like Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Bots, Ransomware, Adware, Spyware and Rootkits. We will also show a unique matrix that will make you understand the difference and similarities between these different types of malware.

Introduction to DoS (Denial-of-service attack) and DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-service attack)

DoS (Denial-of-service attack) and DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-service attack) lecture - in this lesson we will explain what a DoS and DDoS are and we will show you some real-life examples.

Introduction to Brute Force Attacks

Brute Force Attacks lecture - in this lesson you will learn what a brute force attack is, what different types of attacks are out there and we will further investigate how secure your passwords really are and what are the tips & tricks that can help you improve this area.

Introduction to Phishing

Phishing Lecture - we will start this lesson with a general explanation of the phishing area, explore and analyze the different types and show how you can protect yourself by having a look at common features of phishing. Finally, we will test our knowledge with an example phishing email.

Introduction on "How you can protect yourself"

How to Protect yourself lecture - in this lesson we will give you some tips & tricks on how you can protect your data and devices.

Introduction Jobs in Cybersecurity

Jobs in Cybersecurity - in this lecture we will explain the cybersecurity jobs market, give you some insights, possible career plans, and from where you can start (even if you don't have any prior IT knowledge, degrees, or certifications).

In this section, we will be exploring the implications of the release and widespread use of ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI. ChatGPT has garnered significant public attention due to its ability to provide quick, ready-to-use answers for a vast array of contexts. However, the potential of large language models, while exciting, also presents significant risks to fundamental rights and cybersecurity. Criminals and bad actors may seek to exploit these models for their nefarious purposes. This section is based on the Europol report "The Impact of Large Language Models on Law Enforcement," which examined how ChatGPT can be abused by criminals and how it can assist investigators in their daily work. In this overview, we will briefly explore the report's findings and its recommendations on how to prepare for the impact of large language models.