Cybersecurity 102: The Bigger Picture

Now that you can protect yourself, it's time to understand how security actually works.

This course takes you beyond personal defense into the technical foundations that power modern cybersecurity. You'll learn how attackers think, how encryption protects your data, how networks are secured, and what happens when things go wrong. By the end, you'll understand the same principles used by security professionals worldwide — and have a clear path if you want to pursue cybersecurity as a career.

What You'll Learn

1. 🛡️ Security Principles — The CIA Triad, Zero Trust, and frameworks used by organizations globally
2. 🎯 Attacker Mindset — The 7-stage Cyber Kill Chain and how hackers plan their attacks
3. 🦠 Malware — Viruses, ransomware, trojans — how they spread and how to respond
4. 🌐 Network Security — Firewalls, VPNs, WiFi security, and how data moves safely
5. 🔐 Encryption — How your messages, payments, and passwords stay private
6. 📋 Data Protection & Incident Response — What happens when breaches occur (and your rights under GDPR, NDPA)
7. 💼 Career Paths — Real case studies + how to break into cybersecurity

What to Expect

1. 8 live sessions over 2 weeks (Mon-Thu each week)
2. Daily exercises and homework to help you understand the course better
3. Weekly quiz on Friday Week 1
4. Course exam on Friday Week 2
5. Unlimited practice questions available anytime
6. Session recordings if you miss a class

Who Is This For

1. Completed Cybersecurity 101 (or have equivalent basic knowledge)
2. Want to understand how cybersecurity works, not just what to do
3. Curious about pursuing cybersecurity as a career
4. Work in IT, business, or management and need foundational security knowledge
5. Want the full CCF certification and digital badge

Not For You If

1. Complete beginner with no security knowledge (start with 101)
2. Looking for advanced/hands-on technical training (this is foundational)
3. Can't commit 90 minutes daily for 2 weeks

A certificate of participation is issued at the end of the course. This certificate is important because you need it to receive the CCF certification, it's part of the prerequisites.

Your grade must be more than 50% to qualify for this certification.