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Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Practical Defense Skills

Master essential cybersecurity concepts and hands-on protection techniques against modern digital threats.

Course Cost

₹ 10,148

Intermediate

Skill Level

6 Weeks

Self-paced lessons

This practical cybersecurity course teaches students to think like hackers while implementing professional security measures. Through hands-on exercises, participants learn about major cyber threats and protective countermeasures. The curriculum covers essential topics including computer forensics, reverse engineering, network security monitoring, malware analysis, and vulnerability management. Taught by experienced security professionals, the course provides practical tools and techniques for identifying and defending against various cyber threats.

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83,140 Enrolled

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Lorena González Manzano

Lorena González Manzano

José María de Fuentes

José María de Fuentes

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4.3

83,140 Enrolled

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English

Lorena González Manzano

Lorena González Manzano

José María de Fuentes

José María de Fuentes

What you'll learn

  • Understand the current cybersecurity threat landscape

  • Master computer forensics techniques and evidence preservation

  • Develop reverse engineering skills for security analysis

  • Implement network security monitoring and defense systems

  • Analyze malware and advanced persistent threats

  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing

Skills you'll gain

Cybersecurity
Network Security
Malware Analysis
Computer Forensics
Penetration Testing
Reverse Engineering
Threat Detection
Vulnerability Management

This course includes:

PreRecorded video

Graded assignments, exams, hands-on exercises

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

Limited Access access

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There are 6 modules in this course

This comprehensive cybersecurity course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Students explore six key areas: cybersecurity landscape, computer forensics, reverse engineering, cyberdefense, malware and APTs, and vulnerability management. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning through real-world examples and practical exercises. Each module focuses on understanding both attack methods and defense strategies, preparing students for real-world security challenges.

Cybersecurity: an overview

Module 1

Computer forensics

Module 2

Assembly programming: towards reversing

Module 3

Cyberdefense

Module 4

Malware and Advanced Persistent Threats

Module 5

Vulnerabilities and exposures

Module 6

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Faculties

These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.

Lorena González Manzano
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Lorena González Manzano is an Associate Professor and researcher at the Computer Security Lab (COSEC) at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, where she completed her Master's and PhD in Computer Science in 2010 and 2014 respectively. Her research focuses on critical areas of cybersecurity, including Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), privacy preservation in Internet of Things, and cybersecurity information sharing. Her recent work includes groundbreaking research on nation-state cyberattacks and their relationship with geopolitical factors. As an educator, she leads cybersecurity courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including the development of hands-on approaches to cybersecurity basics. Her extensive publication record spans multiple areas including privacy-preserving systems, continuous authentication mechanisms, and cybersecurity in blockchain systems. She has made significant contributions to understanding emerging cyber threats, particularly in the analysis of APTs and their implications for national security. Her expertise extends to practical applications of security measures, evidenced by her work on privacy models in wireless sensor networks and security architectures for cloud computing.
José María de Fuentes
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José María de Fuentes is an Associate Professor at the Computer Security Lab (COSEC) at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, where he completed his PhD in Computer Science with distinction in 2012. His research focuses on cybersecurity and privacy, particularly in IoT and smartphone security, with significant contributions to vehicular ad-hoc networks and access control systems. As Vice President of the Spanish National Committee on Cybersecurity and Data Privacy (UNE-CTN320) since 2018, he shapes national cybersecurity standards. His academic excellence is evidenced by receiving the best academic record award in Computer Science. With over 50 published articles, including more than 25 journal papers and contributions to prestigious conferences like USENIX Security and AsiaCCS, his work has garnered significant recognition, including the Spanish 9ENISE award for cybersecurity awareness. He serves as editor for multiple journals including Security and Communication Networks and Journal of Network and Computer Applications, while maintaining an active teaching role in computer security courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Pedro Peris-Lopez
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Pedro Peris-Lopez is an Associate Professor at the Computer Security Lab (COSEC) at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, where he completed his MSc in Telecommunications Engineering (2004) and PhD in Computer Science (2008). His research spans cryptography, computer forensics, and security applications in healthcare and IoT devices. His groundbreaking work includes developing encryption methods using ECG signals for medical devices, creating lightweight authentication protocols for RFID systems, and advancing cybersecurity information sharing. As a leading researcher in e-health security, he has made significant contributions to securing implantable medical devices and body sensor networks. His extensive publication record includes over 60 journal articles and numerous conference papers, with influential works on privacy-preserving systems, hardware security, and cryptographic protocols. He currently teaches multiple cybersecurity courses while leading research initiatives in three main areas: security & e-health, security & hardware, and security & smart devices. His work has influenced both academic research and practical applications in lightweight cryptography and medical device security.
Juan E. Tapiador
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Juan E. Tapiador is an Associate Professor in the Computer Security Lab (COSEC) at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, where he has served since 2012. After earning his B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Granada in 2000 and PhD in 2004 with a dissertation on statistical anomaly detection for network security, he worked at the University of York, UK, on projects funded by the UK Ministry of Defence and US Army Research Lab. His research spans computer security, applied cryptography, and quantum information, with significant contributions to malware detection, smartphone security, and cryptographic protocols. His work has garnered over 7,800 citations with an h-index of 42, establishing him as a leading figure in cybersecurity research. He has published extensively in top security conferences and journals, with groundbreaking work in areas including anomaly detection systems, smartphone malware analysis, and security in wireless sensor networks. As an educator, he teaches various computer security courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, while leading research initiatives in cybersecurity and cryptography at UC3M.
Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Practical Defense Skills

Intermediate

Skill Level

6 Weeks

Self-paced lessons

Course Cost

₹ 10,148

Completion

CERTIFICATE

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