Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Skill Path
Learn the basics of cybersecurity. This skill path is designed to provide you with a general understanding of Cybersecurity Fundamentals in the context of IT & Cybersecurity Foundations. Upon completing the skill path, you will earn a Credly digital badge that will demonstrate to employers that you’re ready for the job.
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About this Skill Path
Learn the basics of cybersecurity. This skill path is designed to provide you with a general understanding of Cybersecurity Fundamentals in the context of IT & Cybersecurity Foundations. Upon completing the skill path, you will earn a Credly digital badge that will demonstrate to employers that you’re ready for the job.
In this skill path, you will learn about several key cybersecurity concepts and technologies, including cryptography, access control, backup and recovery, patching, antivirus, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability scanners.
Upon completing this skill path, you are encouraged to enroll in the complete IT and Cybersecurity Foundations career path.
Skills you'll gain
Skill Path Outline
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Learn core concepts and get hands-on with key skills.
Cybersecurity Basics
This brief course is designed to introduce you to fundamental cybersecurity concepts and terminology. You will learn about security controls, access management, data protection, encryption, incident response, GRC, and more.
Cryptography Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn about the basics of cryptography and the cryptographic process. You will practice encrypting and decrypting messages using a simple simple ciphe
Symmetric Cryptography
In this hands-on lab, you will learn about the basics of symmetric cryptography. You will practice encrypting and decrypting messages using symmetric cryptography.
Asymmetric Cryptography
In this hands-on lab, you will learn about the basics of asymmetric cryptography. You will practice encrypting and decrypting messages using asymmetric cryptography.
Cryptographic Hash Functions
In this hands-on lab, you will learn about the basics of cryptographic hash functions. You will practice generating and comparing hash values.
Access Control Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of access control, including different types of access control. You will practice using Windows Security Permissions and icacls to manage and verify and access control.
Data Backup and Recovery Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of data backup and recovery, including different types of backups. You will practice using Windows Server Backup to create a data backup and recover files from a data backup.
Antivirus Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of antivirus software. You will practice using Windows Defender Antivirus to detect and remove malware from a Windows system.
Firewall Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of firewalls, including core functionality and practical applications. You will practice writing, setting, and validating rules using the host-based iptables firewall on a Linux system.
IDS Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), including basic functionality and practical applications. You will practice creating Snort rules to detect specific types of network traffic and validate those rules.
Vulnerability Scanner Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of vulnerability scanners, including basic functionality and practical applications. You will practice configuring and analyzing scans using the OpenVAS vulnerability scanner.
Patching Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of vulnerability scanners, including basic functionality and practical applications. You will practice configuring and analyzing scans using the OpenVAS vulnerability scanner
Practice
Exercise your problem-solving and creative thinking skills with security-centric puzzles
Out of Access Control
In this hands-on challenge, you will practice configuring access control lists for a series of folders.
Cryptography Keeper
In this hands-on challenge, you will practice decrypting encryption keys using SSL. For this challenge, you are encouraged to apply your knowledge of BASH to expedite the process with a script.
Earth, Wind, and Firewall
In this hands-on challenge, you practice configuring rules for an iptables firewall.
Prove
Assess your knowledge and skills to identify areas for improvement and measure your growth
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Test your Cybersecurity Fundamentals knowledge and skills to identify strengths, gaps, and weaknesses in areas like cryptography, access control, firewalls, vulnerability scanning, and more. Measure your mastery of Cybersecurity Fundamentals and advance your career with targeted course and virtual lab recommendations.
Train Your Team
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Get Hands-on Learning
Put your skills to the test in virtual labs, challenges, and simulated environments.
Measure Your Progress
Track your skills development from lesson to lesson using the Cybrary Skills Tracker.
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Connect with the Community
Connect with peers and mentors through our supportive community of cybersecurity professionals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This skill path is part of Cybrary’s IT and Cybersecurity Foundations career path, and is intended for learners who wish to focus their efforts specifically on Cybersecurity Fundamentals. Learners should have a working knowledge of modern technology, basic analytical skills, and a strong desire to learn.
