Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners: Essential Concepts and Fundamentals is a comprehensive learning journey that demystifies the core principles, tools, and techniques of modern information security. You will start by exploring the nature of cyber threats, learning about the different types of security controls, industry frameworks, and the roles and responsibilities of security professionals. This foundation is reinforced by an in-depth look at common attack vectors, threat actors, and the use of network assessment tools to identify vulnerabilities. You will also gain essential knowledge on malware types, social engineering tactics, and vulnerability scanning methods, enabling you to recognise and mitigate potential risks.

The course moves on to penetration testing fundamentals, introducing you to the process of ethical hacking from reconnaissance to exploitation and post-exploitation activities. You will learn how security professionals uncover weaknesses, report findings, and recommend effective remediation strategies. In the architecture and design section, you will discover the importance of encryption, digital signatures, and public key infrastructure (PKI) in securing systems, as well as authentication models ranging from passwords to advanced biometric solutions.

Implementation best practices are covered in detail, including wireless network security, identity and access management, and security policies for cloud computing, BYOD, and personnel access. The operations and incident response module walks you through the incident management lifecycle and the fundamentals of digital forensics, while the governance, risk, and compliance section equips you with the frameworks and methodologies needed to build robust security programs and manage risk effectively. By the end of this course, you will have a clear understanding of how cyber security works, the tools used to defend against threats, and the principles required to safeguard systems and data in an increasingly connected world.