1. Understanding Cyber Security

Difficulty: Beginner
Duration: 10 minutes and 20 seconds
Students: 2,026
Rating: 4.8/5

This module will introduce some of the core themes of cyber security. They are followed by two software simulations, showing how to install a hypervisor so that a Kali Linux virtual machine can be run. Kali Linux is a Linux operating system used by penetration testers.  

  • Cyber Security  
  • Prevent, Detect, Respond 
  • The CIA Triad  
  • ISMS: Information Security Management Systems 
  • Threat Actors  
  • The Cyber-Kill Chain  
  • Attack Surfaces 
  • Installing Virtualbox 
  • Installing Kali Linux 

Intended Audience  

Although perceived as an IT issue, cyber security is, in fact, a subject relevant to all business units. Cyber Primer is aimed at anyone with an interest in cyber security, whether they are looking to pursue a career as a penetration tester, or just want to get a feel for the world of cyber security.  

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this lesson, however, participants are expected to have a basic understanding of computers and the internet. 

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