Cyber Security for Beginners

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Cyber Security for Beginners

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  • 10 Sections
  • 79 Lessons
  • 3 Quizzes
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Module 1 (By Cisco) Course Introduction
11 Lessons
  1. Our Founder's Note to you - [Must Read]
  2. How to use the DEXA Website
  3. Overview
  4. 1.1 Course Introduction
  5. Introduction to Cyber Security
  6. -- Cyber Crime
  7. Organizational Data
  8. Discussion Assignment - What was Taken?
  9. Cyber Attackers
  10. Cyberwarfare
  11. The purpose of Cyberwarfare
2 Cyber Security Fundamentals
20 Lessons
  1. Welcome to Module 2 - Cyber Security Fundamentals
  2. 2.1 - Introduction to Lessons in this Module
  3. 2.2 Fundamentals of Cyber Security
  4. 2.3 Threat Actors, Attacks and Mitigation
  5. -- The Dark Web
  6. -- Understanding The Dark Web
  7. -- Cyber Security Money Making Threats
  8. -- Analyzing a Cyber Attack
  9. Network Mapping & Port Scanning
  10. Network Attacks
  11. Web Application Attacks
  12. Wi-Fi Attacks
  13. Passwords
  14. Penetration Testing & Social Engineering
  15. Important Task - Review
  16. --- Methods of Infiltration
  17. 2.4 Security Policies and Procedures
  18. 2.5 Cyber Security Mitigation Methods
  19. 2.6 Key takeaways
  20. VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!!!
Module 3 - Networking
6 Lessons
  1. Welcome to Module 3 - Networking
  2. Networking Basics
  3. Network Layer
  4. Network Transport
  5. Firewalls
  6. Web Applications
Module 4: Information System Governance and Risk Assessment
6 Lessons
  1. Welcome to Module 4: Information System Governance and Risk Assessment
  2. 4.1 Introduction
  3. 4.2 Information Security Governance
  4. 4.3 Risk Management
  5. 4.4 Information Security Programmes
  6. 4.5 Key takeaways
Module 5: Incident Management
7 Lessons
  1. Welcome to Module 5: Incident Management
  2. REMINDER - VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!!!
  3. 5.1 Introduction
  4. 5.2 Developing an Incident Management and Response System
  5. 5.3 Digital Forensic
  6. 5.4 Business Continuity and disaster Recovery
  7. 5.5 Key takeaways
Module 6 - Protecting Your Data and Privacy - (By Cisco)
8 Lessons
  1. Welcome to Module 6 - Protecting Your Data and Privacy (By Cisco)
  2. 6.1 Protecting Your Devices and Network
  3. 6.1.3-(4) Wireless Network Security at Home
  4. 6.1.5 Password Security
  5. 6.2 - Data Maintenance
  6. 6.2.5 How Do You Delete Your Data Permanently? (Are they really gone? Answered.)
  7. 6.3 - Who owns your Data?
  8. 6.4 - Safeguarding Your Online Privacy
Module 7 - Protecting the Organization - (By Cisco)
9 Lessons1 Quiz
  1. Welcome to Module 7 - Cybersecurity Devices and Technologies - (By Cisco)
  2. 7.1 Cybersecurity Devices and Technologies
  3. ---- 7.1.3 - Firewalls
  4. --- 7.1.4 Port Scanning, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
  5. ---- 7.1.7 Protecting Against Malware
  6. 7.2 Behavior Approach to Cybersecurity, Netflow and Penetration Testing
  7. --- Security Operations
  8. 7.2.2 Impact Reduction
  9. 7.3 Cisco's Approach to Cybersecurity
  10. Module 7 Quiz
Module 8: Enterprise Architecture and Components
8 Lessons
  1. Welcome to Module 8: Enterprise Architecture and Components
  2. 8.1 Introduction
  3. 8.2 Secure Architecture
  4. 8.3 Wireless Networks
  5. 8.4 Network Security Controls
  6. 8.5 Cloud virtualization BYOD and IOT security
  7. 8.6 Security Testing
  8. 8.7 Key takeaways
Module 9 - Will your future be in Cyber Security - (By Cisco)
3 Lessons1 Quiz
  1. Welcome to Module 9 - Will your future be in Cyber Security - (By Cisco) - Introduction
  2. 9.1 Legal and Ethical Issues
  3. 9.2 - Education and careers
  4. Quiz
Module 10: Quiz and Certification
1 Lesson1 Quiz
  1. Module 10 quiz
  2. Congratulations! Claim Your Certificate and Unlock Exciting Opportunities

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  • gajo
    gajo Apr 1, 2026 @ 10:21 am
    I ENYOYED THE LESSONS IS UPTO DATE WITH CURRENT TECHNOLOGY

    The DEXA platform offers tuition free digital skills courses, including comprehensive cybersecurity learning paths designed for beginners and intermediate learners. It provides structured modules, hands on learning tasks, real life security concepts, and self paced study, features are highlighted across its course description

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  • chiomab
    chiomab Jul 17, 2024 @ 9:06 am
    Cyber Security Basics and Fundamentals

    Beginner friendly

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  • nissi
    nissi Jun 19, 2024 @ 10:47 pm
    WORTHWHILE

    IT WAS REALLY DEMANDING BY WORTH THE WHILE. I LOVED THAT I COULD LEARN AT MY PACE BUT WITHIN A STIPULATED TIME. I LEARNT SOOOOOO MUCH ON CYBESECURITY

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  • eniolagrace18
    eniolagrace18 Jun 19, 2024 @ 1:58 pm
    Introduction to cyber security for begginers

    A detailed information about cyber security. Top notch.

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    • bernice-78
      bernice-78 Nov 22, 2024 @ 8:07 am

      I really appreciate the opportunity To study cybersecurit Thanks to DEXA

  • div
    div Jun 19, 2024 @ 1:41 pm
    Cyber security

    Awesome

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