Understanding the fundamentals of cybersecurity can assist individuals looking to protect personal or business assets. This course is also ideal for small business owners or employees responsible for IT and digital security.

This course provides learners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to understand and implement basic cybersecurity measures to protect digital assets. It will cover the fundamentals of cybersecurity, key threats, and best practices to safeguard systems and data. Learners will explore topics such as network security, encryption, risk management, and security policies in a practical, real-world context.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand core cybersecurity concepts and terminology.
   
   

2. Identify common cyber threats and vulnerabilities in digital systems.
   
   

3. Implement basic security measures to protect digital assets.
   
   

4. Understand the importance of data privacy and protection regulations.
   
   

5. Recognize the role of encryption, firewalls, and anti-virus software in securing systems.
   
   

6. Develop a basic security risk management plan for an organization or individual.