Cybersecurity Basics
Protect your accounts, spot phishing attacks, secure your devices, and maintain privacy online. Essential digital security for everyone.
What You'll Learn
- Create strong, unique passwords and manage them securely across all accounts
- Identify phishing attacks, social engineering tactics, and online scams before falling victim
- Apply device security settings to protect smartphones, laptops, and tablets from threats
- Evaluate network safety when using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and public internet connections
- Build a personal privacy strategy that controls what information you share online
- Develop an incident response plan for when a security breach or compromise occurs
Course Syllabus
Every day, millions of people lose access to their accounts, have their identities stolen, or fall victim to scams. Not because hackers are brilliant, but because most people make the same handful of preventable security mistakes.
You do not need to be a cybersecurity expert to protect yourself. You need to understand the basics: strong passwords, recognizing phishing, securing your devices, and protecting your privacy.
This course teaches practical, everyday cybersecurity that anyone can implement in an afternoon. No technical background required. Just the willingness to spend a few hours building habits that protect everything you do online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need technical knowledge for this course?
No. This course is designed for everyday people, not IT professionals. Every concept is explained in plain language with practical, step-by-step instructions anyone can follow.
Will this course make me 100% safe online?
No security is absolute, but these fundamentals prevent the vast majority of common attacks. Most breaches happen because of simple, avoidable mistakes this course teaches you to fix.
I use a Mac/iPhone. Am I already safe?
No device is immune to security threats. While Apple devices have strong built-in security, phishing, weak passwords, and social engineering affect every platform equally. This course covers all devices.
How long do the security changes take to implement?
You can implement the core changes in a single afternoon. Password manager setup takes 30-60 minutes. Two-factor authentication takes 10 minutes per account. The peace of mind lasts indefinitely.