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Beginner Internet Safety

Best for first-time learners

Build safe habits before diving deeper into technical topics.

Estimated depth: 3–5 hours First action: Start with Course 1
  1. Course 1 - Introduction to Security
  2. Course 2 - Individuals vs. Companies
  3. Course 4 - Defensive Measures
  4. Course 8 - Your Cybersecurity Position
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Linux + Terminal Basics

Hands-on command practice

Learn the operating environment that powers many security workflows.

Estimated depth: 2–4 hours First action: Start with Course 6
  1. Course 6 - Intro to Linux
  2. Course 1 - Core security fundamentals
  3. Course 4 - Defensive habits
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Networking Foundations

Understand the traffic behind attacks

Connect security concepts with the systems and protocols that carry data across networks.

Estimated depth: 4–6 hours First action: Start with Course 10
  1. Course 10 - Networking for Security
  2. Course 3 - Attacks in Security
  3. Course 4 - Defensive Measures
  4. Course 1 - Core concepts
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Cloud Security

Secure modern platforms

Explore how cloud systems are protected, why shared-responsibility matters, and what's next as new technology reshapes the landscape.

Estimated depth: 4–6 hours First action: Start with Course 11
  1. Course 11 - Cybersecurity in the Cloud
  2. Course 10 - Networking for Security
  3. Course 4 - Defensive Measures
  4. Course 1 - Core concepts
  5. Course 12 - Emerging Technologies & the Future of Cybersecurity
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Course 1

Introduction to Security, Core concepts

Basic cybersecurity concepts and career insights, covering the importance of cybersecurity and security jobs.

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Course 2

Individuals vs. Companies

Learn about the difference between security for individuals and companies and what each group should do differently to stay secure.

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Course 3

Intro to Attacks in Security

Introduction to attackers and attacks as well as the consequences they can have.
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Course 4

Intro to Defensive Measures in Security

Learn about the need for defense online and how you and others should act to stay safe.

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Course 5

Cryptography

Learn about cryptography, why it is important, and try out some cryptographic algorithms for yourself!

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Course 6

Intro to Linux

Beginner friendly introduction to an important operating in cybersecuity: Linux. You will learn about Linux's importance and your first basic commands.
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Course 7

Attacks in Security 2

Learn about even more attacks that can happen in cyberspace, as well as more of the specifics of how they work.

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Course 8

Your Cybersecurity Position

Learn about the role you can play in keeping yourself and others safe in the digital world.

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Course 9

Penetration Testing

Learn about penetration testing types, concepts, and where you can try authorized hacking for yourself.
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Course 10

Networking for Security

A supplemental course that will deepen your understanding of security through core networking concepts.

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Course 11

Cybersecurity in the Cloud

Learn the fundamentals of securing cloud systems including common threats, shared responsibility models, and best practices for protecting cloud data.

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Course 12

Emerging Technologies & the Future of Cybersecurity

Explore how new technologies like AI, blockchain, IoT (internet of things), and quantum computing are shaping the future of cybersecurity and the challenges they bring.