Cybersecurity Essentials

Cisco offers a free intermediate-level course called Cybersecurity Essentials that expands on basic cybersecurity knowledge. It includes the best practices, technologies, and guiding principles for safeguarding networks, systems, and data against online attacks. Through interactive materials and practical laboratories, you will learn about the CIA triad (confidentiality, integrity, and availability), cryptography, network security, endpoint protection, access control, risk management, incident response, and typical cyberattacks. Additionally, the training helps students get ready for Cisco certification courses and entry-level cybersecurity positions.

• Provider/Creator: Cisco
• Platform: Cisco Networking Academy
• Category: Network Security
• Level: Intermediate
• Duration: ~30 hours
• Certificate: Free Certificate
• Rating: ⭐ Highly Rated
• Direct Course Link: Cybersecurity Essentials
• Recommended For:
  • Learners who have completed an introductory cybersecurity course (such as Introduction to Cybersecurity).
  • Students and IT professionals seeking a strong cybersecurity foundation.
  • Aspiring Security Analysts, SOC Analysts, Network Security Engineers, and Cybersecurity Technicians.
  • Individuals preparing for Cisco’s entry-level cybersecurity certification path, including the CCST Cybersecurity exam.