May 2026
Beginner
2h 41m
English
Closed Captioning available in English
Overview
In this 2-hour, course, you will build a clear foundation in cybersecurity, IT fundamentals, cyber-attacks, defenses, packet analysis, and encryption. Through practical demos and attack scenarios, you will explore how cybersecurity concepts apply to real-world systems, networks, and protection strategies.
What I will be able to do after this course
- Understand core cybersecurity concepts and where they are applied.
- Identify key IT fundamentals, including hardware, software, networks, and cloud basics.
- Recognize common cyber-attacks, including network, social engineering, physical, and malware threats.
- Apply basic defensive strategies using cybersecurity tools, technologies, and software.
- Analyze packet traffic and understand the role of encryption through HTTP and HTTPS demos.
Course Instructor(s)
Grant Collins is a cybersecurity engineer with a degree from Southeast Missouri State University. He manages the Cybercademy community, supporting learners and professionals through career advice, projects, and technical discussions. His work focuses on helping aspiring cybersecurity professionals build practical knowledge and confidence.
Who is it for?
This course is for beginners who want to understand cybersecurity, IT fundamentals, attacks, defenses, and practical security concepts. It is ideal for learners exploring cybersecurity careers or seeking a clear starting point in the field.
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