Cyber Security Free Course with Certificate
Cyber Security Threats
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Beginner level
2.25 learning hrs
Enrol for this free Cyber Security Threats course and learn from out experts. Enhance your knowledge on various cyber threats like phishing attacks, SQL injection threats and more. Start today!
Instructor:
Aniket Amdekar
About this course
Cyber Security, also known as IT security or information security, protects electronic information from unauthorised access or theft. In Layman’s terms, it is the practice of keeping your electronic devices and data safe from hackers and other cybercriminals.
With the increasing dependence on technology in all aspects of our lives, it is more important than ever to keep our devices and data secure. Cyber Security is a critical part of keeping everything running smoothly, from our devices to the servers that power our businesses.
In this course, you will be learning "Types of Cyber Threats".In this course, you will initially learn about cyber threats and sources of cyber threats. Later on, you will learn about phishing attacks, SQL injection threats, man-in-the-middle attacks, malware, zero-day attacks, cross-site scripting, advanced persistent threats, and password attacks. You will also learn in brief about drive-by attacks, denial of service attacks, distributed denial of service attacks, eavesdropping attacks, and AI-powered attacks. You will also understand what cyber threat intelligence is.
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Course outline
What are Cyber Threats?
Cyber Threats are malicious attacks that damage and steal data, affecting digital life. Popular sources of cyber threats are state-sponsored terrorists, industrial spies, organised crime groups, hackers, hacktivists and cyber espionage.
Types of Cyber Threats
In this module, the learner will gain knowledge on popular types of cyber threats in this course. You will learn about phishing attacks, SQL injection threats, man-in-the-middle attacks, malware, zero-day attack, cross-site-scripting, advanced persistent threats, password attacks, drive-by attacks, denial of service attacks, distributed denial of service attacks, eavesdropping attacks and AI-powered attack.
Phishing attack
Phishing is the technique of stealing a user’s data from the internet or computer-connected device. Phishing is one security breach that can have disastrous and long-lasting effects on a victim. A few types of phishing attacks are Phishing email, Domain spoofing, Voice phishing, SMS phishing, Clone phishing, Typosquatting, Evil twin, Whale phishing, Pharming and Spear attack.
SQL injection threat
The attacker sends a malicious query to the device or a server. The server is then forced to expose sensitive information.
Man-in-the-middle attack
The man-in-the-middle attack is a security breach where cybercriminals place themselves between the communication system of a client and the server. A few types of Man-in-the-middle attacks that will be discussed in this module are Session hijacking, IP spoofing and Replay.
Malware
Malware is malicious software installed into the system when the user clicks on a dangerous link or an email. A few types of Malware that will be discussed in this course are Viruses, Trojans, Worms and Ransomware.
Zero-day attack
A zero-day attack is made by hackers when the network, hardware or software vulnerability is publicly announced.
Cross-site-scripting
Cross-site scripting is a cyber-attack where an attacker sends malicious code to a reputable website.
Advanced persistent threats
An advanced persistent threat occurs when an attacker gains unauthorised access to a system or network and remains undetected for a long duration.
Password attack
A password attack is an attempt to steal passwords from a user. The learner will also understand the two most common techniques used to get a user's password: brute force guessing and dictionary attack.
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Aniket Amdekar
General Manager - Cyber Defence Education
Cyber Security Expert
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I receive a certificate upon completing this free course?
Is this course free?
Will I get a certificate after completing this Cyber Security Threats free course?
Yes, you will get a certificate of completion for Cyber Security Threats after completing all the modules and cracking the assessment. The assessment tests your knowledge of the subject and badges your skills.
How much does this Cyber Security Threats course cost?
It is an entirely free course from Great Learning Academy. Anyone interested in learning the basics of Cyber Security Threats can get started with this course.
Is there any limit on how many times I can take this free course?
Once you enroll in the Cyber Security Threats course, you have lifetime access to it. So, you can log in anytime and learn it for free online.
Can I sign up for multiple courses from Great Learning Academy at the same time?
Yes, you can enroll in as many courses as you want from Great Learning Academy. There is no limit to the number of courses you can enroll in at once, but since the courses offered by Great Learning Academy are free, we suggest you learn one by one to get the best out of the subject.
Why choose Great Learning Academy for this free Cyber Security Threats course?
Great Learning Academy provides this Cyber Security Threats course for free online. The course is self-paced and helps you understand various topics that fall under the subject with solved problems and demonstrated examples. The course is carefully designed, keeping in mind to cater to both beginners and professionals, and is delivered by subject experts. Great Learning is a global ed-tech platform dedicated to developing competent professionals. Great Learning Academy is an initiative by Great Learning that offers in-demand free online courses to help people advance in their jobs. More than 5 million learners from 140 countries have benefited from Great Learning Academy's free online courses with certificates. It is a one-stop place for all of a learner's goals.
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Will I have lifetime access to this free Cyber Security Threats course?
Yes, once you enroll in the course, you will have lifetime access, where you can log in and learn whenever you want to.
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