Introduction to Cybersecurity

Introduction to Cybersecurity explores the growing need to protect personal and organizational digital spaces. As technology integrates into our daily lives, from smartphones to business operations, this course provides foundational knowledge on how to secure devices and accounts. You'll learn the significance of cybersecurity, especially with widespread threats such as phishing and weak passwords that endanger both small and large entities. Essential practices, including two-step verification and strong passwords, are also discussed to help shield against common vulnerabilities.

By completing this course, you’ll learn about the practical tools available to fortify your digital presence. You will understand how to implement basic security measures, protect sensitive data, and respond to potential cyber incidents. This proactive approach equips you to effectively safeguard your personal information and organizational integrity against cyber threats. You'll leave with actionable skills that enable safer navigation and interaction in the digital ecosystem, enhancing your overall online safety and confidence.

 Key learning outcomes:

• Securing electronic devices, including smartphones, laptops, and smart home appliances, by utilizing software updates, biometric locks, and built-in security features.
• Protecting your most critical online accounts, with a special focus on securing your primary email, which serves as the ultimate gateway to your digital identity.
• Creating and maintaining strong, unique passwords, and understanding the practical benefits of using password managers or safely writing them down.
• Implementing two-step verification across your accounts to add a highly effective second layer of defense against unauthorized access.
• Recognizing and defending against common cyber threats and social engineering tactics, including email phishing, SMS smishing, and QR code quishing.
• Knowing exactly what actions to take if you suspect your device has been compromised, your account has been hacked, or your information has been exposed in a corporate data breach.