Cybersecurity Fundamentals for All

This module introduces the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity, including definitions of cyber, security, and cybersecurity policy. It covers the threat landscape, types of cyber incidents, and provides a foundation for understanding the cybersecurity problem.

This module explores the history and evolution of the Internet, from its academic origins to its current status as a global commons. It covers key developments in the Internet's growth, including government and private sector support, and the creation of the World Wide Web.

This module delves into the technical aspects of how data moves across the Internet, explaining concepts like encapsulation and the different layers of network communication. It also covers Internet governance and the challenges of managing a global network.

This module focuses on the various types of threat actors in cybersecurity, including hobbyists, criminal organizations, hacktivists, and advanced persistent threats. It explores their motivations and provides case studies of cyber attacks.

This module breaks down the hacking process into its component stages, including reconnaissance, weaponization, delivery, exploitation, installation, command and control, and effects. It provides a comprehensive overview of how cyber attacks are carried out.

This final module examines the consequences of cyber attacks, including primary, secondary, and second-level effects. It also introduces a strategic approach to cybersecurity and concludes with a final project to apply the knowledge gained throughout the course.