FreeBeginner10 lessonsAbout 70 min in total

Introduction to Cyber Security

Start your cyber security journey, for free.

Banks, telecom operators and government agencies in Cameroon need people who can protect their systems, and there aren't enough of them yet. This free course is your first step into the field.

You'll learn how attacks really happen, the networking and operating system basics every defender needs, how organisations protect themselves, the different career paths, what the law in Cameroon says, and a clear roadmap to your first job.

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Free to download. Android only for now.

What you'll learn

  1. 1What Is Cyber Security?
  2. 2Who Attacks and Why
  3. 3How an Attack Happens, Step by Step
  4. 4Networking Basics Every Defender Needs
  5. 5Operating Systems and the Command Line
  6. 6Layers of Defence
  7. 7Cryptography Made Simple
  8. 8Career Paths in Cyber Security
  9. 9Law and Ethics: Stay on the Right Side
  10. 10Your Roadmap: From Beginner to First Job

Every lesson ends with a short quiz.

Questions about Introduction to Cyber Security

Do I need experience to start?

No. The course is for complete beginners. You only need curiosity and a phone.

Will this course get me a job?

It gives you the foundations and a clear roadmap. For hands-on job skills, continue with The Employable Defender.