Cyber Security Foundations: Why Cyber Security is Important

This course is for beginners and will focus on the importance of cybersecurity in today's environment. This course will be especially useful for IT professionals.

Cyberattacks cost an enormous amount of money each year, and this number is rising. Sources predict that cybercrime will cost $6 trillion in 2021, which is twice the amount for 2015. This figure is expected to reach $10.5 trillion by 2025 according to sources.

This course will teach you about cyber attacks such as phishing, viruses and social engineering and how to protect yourself. Learn how to create a secure password policy and incorporate ransomware protection. Also, best practices for mobile data privacy.

Understanding the risks involved in cyber security is essential to understand why it is so important.

This course will teach you about cyber security and some of the most dangerous cyber attacks. It also covers key topics like:

1. How to create a strong password policy and how a password manager can increase data security
2. 2. Risks associated with unknown USB drives.
3. How to protect yourself against viruses and ransomware protection. What to do if you are infected.
4. Cyber security risks related to social media, including cyber engineering attacks
5. How to spot spear phishing emails and phishing emails
6. Best practices for mobile data security including DNS redirects and VPNs
7. How to prepare for the worst-case scenario and disaster recovery

This introduction to cyber security will help you take the first steps towards protecting your data. These cyber security basics will help you prevent sensitive information from getting in the wrong hands.