Welcome to Fundamentals of Cybersecurity & Network Defense. In today's hyper-connected world, securing digital assets is no longer just a technical requirement—it is a societal and business imperative. This course is designed to take you from core foundational security concepts to practical, real-world defensive strategies.
Over five comprehensive modules, you will explore the overarching theory of the CIA Triad, analyze the modern threat landscape of malware and social engineering, and dive into network architecture defense systems like firewalls and IDSes. You will also unlock the mathematical mechanics of cryptography that keep our global data secure, before concluding with the operational workflows of incident response and risk mitigation.
Through targeted readings, interactive video resources, applied lab assignments, and regular knowledge checks, you will develop the analytical and technical skills needed to think like a defender. Let’s get started.
- Teacher: GHU Adminstrator
