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Cybersecurity Foundations

Overview

An introduction to cybersecurity foundations. This course is a blend of lecture and hands-on exercises. We utilize the Infosec Skills platform courses and cyber ranges here to give a true introduction to the learner. This Learning Path is set apart by its slow pace and hands-on exercises. Learners receive guidance on how to use the Skills platform in order to continue to grow past this course.

Courses in this learning path or series 3

  1. Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations
  2. Operating System Foundations
  3. Cybersecurity Policy Foundations

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
  • A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
  • Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (3 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

  • Paid after a 7-day free trial (Coursera Plus or per course).
  • Some courses can be audited for free, but graded work and certificates need payment.

Some points apply to every course of this kind; see how we rank.

This course is paid. Here is how to take it for free

  • Free trials: You can start a 7-day free trial for many individual courses, Specializations, or a Coursera Plus subscription to test full course features. Cancel before the seventh day if you do not want to be charged.
  • Financial aid: If you cannot afford the fee for a certificate, you can apply for financial aid through the link on the course home page by filling out an application about your background and goals.

Infosec is in Tier 4: commercial training companies and platform-made courses of our institution ranking (60/100).

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