What this course is about
Cybersecurity Basics gives you a simple, accessible introduction to the world of digital security — perfect for beginners or anyone curious about how cyber threats work and how organizations defend against them.
You’ll start with short, practical videos that explain what cybersecurity is, why it matters, and what real careers in the field look like. If you want to go further, you can continue into the Cybersecurity Fundamentals digital credential, where you’ll build structured, job-aligned foundational skills that employers value.
As you complete the learning path, you’ll earn certificates and digital credentials that you can add to your resume, LinkedIn profile, and Credly account to highlight your cybersecurity readiness.
You’ll learn how to:
Understand cybersecurity concepts quickly and clearly
Explore real threats, attacks, and defensive strategies
Build foundational skills to advance into deeper cybersecurity training
Explore career options in this fast-growing field
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Grasp the basics of cybersecurity
Get a simple, beginner-friendly overview of what cybersecurity is
Understand why cybersecurity is essential in today’s connected world
Recognize digital threats and types of attacks
Learn how cyberattacks happen
Understand the common threats organizations face, including phishing, malware, ransomware, and more
Explore high-profile case studies to see how attacks unfold
Explore offense and defense perspectives
Offense: Learn about threat actors, attack tactics, social engineering, and methods used by cybercriminals
Defense: Understand how organizations prevent attacks, detect intrusions, and respond to incidents
Build foundational cybersecurity skills
Learn key terminology and core concepts
Understand common attack methods and how cybersecurity teams defend against them
Explore the structured learning in the Cybersecurity Fundamentals credential for job-aligned skills
Explore cybersecurity career opportunities
Understand what cybersecurity careers look like
Learn about typical roles, responsibilities, and required skill sets
Discover resources to help you start a career in this fast-growing field
Showcase your learning
Earn relevant certificates and digital credentials
Add them to your resume, LinkedIn, and Credly profile to signal your cybersecurity skills