You'll Learn These Core Skills:

• Understand security controls for networks, servers and applications.
• Learn valuable security principals and how to develop compliant policies.
• Implement proper procedures for data confidentiality and availability.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.

Welcome to this module, which aims to explore the range of cybersecurity risks and threats that are ever-present in our world today.

Cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities in systems and networks, often with the intention of stealing sensitive information and/or money.

As a cybersecurity professional, you must be able to consider the possibility of a cyber attack occurring (a threat), recognize what makes a target susceptible to an attack (a vulnerability) and understand the different types of cyber attacks and their effects.

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