Cybersecurity is essential for protecting information, systems, networks, services, and people from digital threats. The Introduction to Cybersecurity course helps learners build a clear foundation in cybersecurity concepts, common attack methods, technical safeguards, legal and ethical responsibilities, risk management, incident response, and future security challenges. This practical online course explores cybersecurity and information security, the CIA triad, threat actors, malware, ransomware, phishing, social engineering, network security, firewalls, endpoint protection, encryption, UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, NIS2, ISO/IEC 27001, security policies, risk assessment, incident response, business continuity, artificial intelligence, IoT, quantum computing, critical sectors, and cybersecurity culture. It is designed for beginners, employees, students, managers, administrators, and professionals who want to understand the key principles of cybersecurity and how they apply in modern organisations.
