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CourseIntroduction to Cybersecurity
Learn about the fast-growing field of cybersecurity and how to protect your data and information from digital attacks.
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Approx. 6 hoursCertificate of completion
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About this course
Cybersecurity involves everyone and every entity — from you and your neighbors to organizations and companies to governments. It’s considered a fundamental necessity, and in this introduction to cybersecurity course, you’ll learn how to protect yourself and others from online attacks. This is a great starting point for anyone interested in learning cybersecurity but not sure where to start.
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- I recommend this course for anyone unsure where to begin in IT work. Cybersecurity offers practical information that can be applied to everyday life, while also allowing a peak into the terminology, practices, and procedures used in the IT field.Justin B.Verified Learner
- As an introduction to the field of cybersecurity, my opinion is that this course is both fabulous and necessary for anyone who uses a PC or smartphone in any field.Andrés M.Verified Learner
- Very well written and easy to follow along. Explained a lot of different topics that I could understand as a complete beginner to cybersecurity including how Firewalls actually work and how to monitor data being sent on your network.Shahbaz F.Verified Learner
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