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