Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners: Essential Concepts
What you'll learn
- Understand the Fundamentals of Cyber Security Threats & Countermeasures
- Have a Strong Fundamental Understanding of Cyber Security
- Be Prepared for More Advanced Cyber Security Courses
- Better Protect Your Business & I.T. Infrastructure
Requirements
- A Desire to Learn
- A Basic Understanding of Computers
Description
LEARN CYBER SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS FROM ONE OF UDEMY’S TOP IT INSTRUCTORS
Are you looking to learn the basics of cyber security? Are you an aspiring IT professional that needs to better understand how cybersecurity works? If so, this is the perfect course for you!
In this 4-hour course, I'll show you step-by-step, the fundamentals of cyber security, teaching you essential cyber security core principles you need to know, as well as enlightening you about the various types of cyber threats we face.
If you’re looking to advance or begin your career in Information Technology (IT), this course is a must!
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE IN THIS COURSE
4 Hours of Lecture & Live Demonstration Videos
37-Page Course Companion Study Guide eBook
2 Real-Life Business Case Studies
Edited Closed Caption Subtitles and Video Transcripts
Downloadable Course Videos for Offline Viewing with Udemy Mobile App
KEY COURSE TOPICS
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Understanding Hackers
Networking 101
Malware Threats
Additional Threats & Vulnerabilities
Social Engineering & Email Based Threats
Core Cyber Security Principles
Fundamental Threat Countermeasures
Cyber Security in the Workplace
Once you complete this course, you'll understand the core principles of cyber security to help you better protect your IT and business infrastructure!
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Who this course is for:
- Non-Techies Wanting to Learn About Cyber Security
- Business & IT Managers Needing a Working Knowledge of Cyber Security
- Aspiring & Inexperienced IT Professionals
Instructors
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 34,208 Reviews
- 146,543 Students
- 15 Courses
Wisdom Begins with Wonder - Socrates
Alton Hardin is a former college professor and the founder and lead instructor at Alton Teaches LLC and MicroGrinder Poker School, as well as a best-selling author. He holds two graduate degrees, a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Information Assurance and Security Management, and a Master’s of Science (MS) in Information Technology Network Management. He has multiple IT industry certifications, including the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP #740196), ITIL, Security+, Network+, Project+, eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT), and several other certifications.
Alton has worked in information technology since 1999 and spent the last 12 years as a Cybersecurity specialist at the United States Department of Treasury before transitioning to teaching IT full-time. Alton also has a fond love for teaching. As an undergraduate, he group tutored chemistry students, and as a graduate student, he taught a GMAT prep course. Upon graduating from his MBA program, he began teaching as an adjunct professor for the School of Business & Public Administration at his local state university in the field of Information Systems and IT Management.
He is also the founder of MicroGrinder Poker School, an online poker school dedicated to micro stakes poker players, where he provides a wide array of free and low-cost poker resources and poker training, including poker strategy articles and poker training video series. He is also the Amazon #1 best-selling author of Essential Poker Math, Expanded Edition.
The Beautiful Thing About Learning Is That No One Can Take It Away from You. - B.B. King
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 31,418 Reviews
- 126,437 Students
- 12 Courses
About Us
Alton Teaches LLC is dedicated to providing IT training to aspiring IT professionals.
KISS. Teaching Approach
We follow a “Keep It Simple Student” approach to learning, breaking down complex topics into simplified discussions.
We Focus on the Fundamentals
One of our central philosophies is to teach you to crawl before you can walk. Why is this important? You can’t be a successful IT practitioner without mastering the fundamentals first.
We’re Here to Help You
Whether you’re brand new to IT or a seasoned IT professional, we welcome everybody. In fact, we cater to those looking to transition to IT.