I just joined a Cyber Security Course by Microsoft!
Let me guide you through the process of signing up :)
.1. Visit: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/describe-basic-concepts-of-cybersecurity/
.2. You will be asked to sign in with a microsoft account (You can create an email for free using outlook.com)
.3. Do you agree with creating an account? The info & achievements will be publicly visible, unless you hide them.
.4. Stay up to date
.5. You can select the roles you are interested in, to receive more personalized suggestions
.6. What is your level of expertise?
After one last step, you are ready to check out your profile and to start this lesson (or any other)
Click on 'start' to get going.
Why Cyber Security?
Nowadays, we’re inundated with reports of cyberattacks and their ramifications. We hear about attacks on global supply chains that have major economic consequences. Almost routinely, we find out that cybercriminals have stolen the personal information of millions of consumers through platforms used on a daily basis. Sometimes, we even hear about vital government and health services being blocked and extorted for ransom.
Security online has always fascinated and at the same time scared me. I took a course on security during my university years and even though it has taught me a lot, I feel that there is always something new to learn. Hackers and scammers are always steps ahead of us, and especially with the AI emerging and its accessibility to all, I am sure they will be able to organize even more sophisticated attacks.
For scammers, making money on scam is a business, and we need to understand that we always need to be attentive, following some basic guidelines. (Feel free to check this post & this link for more info on how to avoid scams.)
Cyberattacks continuously evolve. Cybersecurity is an important, expanding field in a world where companies and institutions are racing to move and maintain their businesses online. Throughout this module, you'll get a foundational understanding of basic cybersecurity concepts.
By the end of this module, you'll be able to:
Describe the basic threat landscape.
Describe different types of malware.
Describe basic mitigation strategies.
What do you think?
Are you interested in learning more about Cyber Security?
There is another course by Google on the subject, that you can check out and enroll via Coursera https://www.coursera.org/learn/intro-cyber-security-business?action=enroll#modules - however please note that you need to pay for the certification.
Please remember
"The biggest vulnerability in the cybersecurity chain is still human behavior." - Kevin Mitnick
Thank you for visiting!