2025 Beginner's guide to Cyber Security
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2025 Beginner's guide to Cyber Security

Learn the Essentials of Cybersecurity: Protect Yourself Online from the Latest Threats with Our Expert Guide. #2025

Created by George Proorocu, Alexandru - Madalin Ghenea
2 hours
Video Content
19
Lectures
158,225
Students
4.3
Rating
4.3
(158,225 students enrolled)

What you'll learn

Cybersecurity Basics: Learn the essential concepts of cybersecurity and the CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability) rating.
Malware: Understand various types of malware including viruses, worms, trojans, and ransomware, and learn how to protect against them.
Threats: Discover different threats such as brute force, DDoS, phishing, and social engineering, and learn how to stay safe.
Personal Protection: Get practical tips on how to protect your devices and data as an individual.
Cybersecurity Jobs: Learn about the various roles and opportunities available in the cybersecurity industry.
Cryptography: Understand the basics of cryptography and how it is used to secure information.
Network Security: Learn about network security concepts and how to secure your network against threats.
Cybersecurity Governance: Understand the importance of cybersecurity governance and how it is implemented in organizations.
Get equipped with the essential knowledge for leading Cyber Security certifications like CompTIA Security+, CEH, and more.

Course Content

7 sections • 19 lectures • 02:10:40 total length

Course Introduction

1 lectures • 01:22

Introduction01:22

What is Cybersecurity?

4 lectures • 21:46

Introduction General definitions00:26
General definitions10:58
Introduction to CIA model00:25
CIA model09:57
Quiz9 questions

Threats to IT systems

8 lectures • 44:28

Introduction to Malware00:37
Malware (Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Bots, Ransomware, Adware, Spyware and Rootkit)22:46
Introduction to DoS & DDoS00:22
DoS & DDoS05:02
Introduction to Brute force00:27
+4 more lectures

How to protect yourself? #BestPractices

2 lectures • 15:44

Introduction00:46
How to protect yourself14:58
Quiz7 questions

Extra tips: Jobs in Cybersecurity

2 lectures • 08:50

Introduction00:33
Jobs in Cybersecurity08:17

2023 Updates

1 lectures • 13:08

ChatGPT The impact of Large Language Models on Cybersecurity13:08

2025 Deepfakes: Scams, Demos, Protection, and the Future

1 lectures • 25:22

Deepfakes Unveiled: Scams, Creation Demos, Protection Tips & Future Insights25:22

Description

Are you ready to take your online safety to the next level? Look no further than our ultimate Cyber Security course for beginners!

With over 15 years of experience in the field, we're thrilled to share our expertise with those who are new to the world of Cyber Security or simply want to brush up on the latest trends and threats. We've even included a 2024 update on ChatGPT cybersecurity-related topics, and in 2025, we've added brand-new videos on Deepfakes – covering their risks, uses in scams, how to create them, and protection tips!

Our course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals, mixed with real-life scenarios and practical tips and tricks to protect against different types of attacks. We respect your time and have condensed the most important information into bite-sized lectures, so you can learn efficiently and effectively.

After completing our course, you will have a strong foundation in Cyber Security, including an understanding of the CIA rating, knowledge of different types of malware and threats like brute force, DDoS, phishing, and social engineering, as well as the skills to protect yourself as an individual.

But that's not all - we also provide a bonus lecture on Cyber Security jobs and whether you should consider this exciting field!

No prior knowledge is required - we explain everything in simple terms and provide detailed notes for specific terms. So, what are you waiting for? Enroll now and take control of your digital safety in 2025 and beyond!

Don't let cybercriminals get the best of you. Join us today and become a Cyber Security pro!

Who this course is for:

  • This course is ideal for beginners who want to start their career in Cyber Security, IT professionals who want to improve their understanding of Cyber Security fundamentals, and anyone who wants to protect themselves and their devices from various online threats. No prior knowledge is required.

This course includes:

  • 2 hours on-demand video
  • 0
  • 5 downloadable resources
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Full lifetime access
  • Certificate of completion

Instructors

George Proorocu

Alexandru - Madalin Ghenea

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