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Cybersecurity Foundations

With Malcolm Shore Liked by 11,482 users
Duration: 3h 31m Skill level: Beginner Released: 3/17/2023

Course details

Set a rock-solid foundation for your network, users, and data by learning about the basics of cybersecurity. Join security expert Malcolm Shore as he describes how to assess and mitigate risks using various cybersecurity frameworks and control standards, such as NIST and COBIT.

Malcolm details pertinent cyber threats and how they operate, including how cyber criminals hide their attacks, how advanced persistent threats work, and even how to determine what's real and what's merely cyber fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD). He also covers the way in which cyber risk is managed and the lifecycle of cybersecurity—from managing defense through to preparing for and responding to an incident. And since cybersecurity has taken on an increasingly visible global dimension, Malcolm concludes the course with a discussion of international cyber norms and protocols.

This course is part of a Professional Certificate from Microsoft.

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  • Harish Chandra Prajapati Harish Chandra Prajapati

    Harish Chandra Prajapati

    ITIL4 Foundation Certified || Site IT Lead || IT Operation Management || IT Project Management || IT Application Development || Service Delivery &…

    5/5 June 9, 2025
    Good contents to start for cybersecurity
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  • Mark P. Mark P.

    Mark P.

    11K+ Followers | 6M+ Impressions | BSc | PgCert | CCNP | CCNA | Security+ | Cybersecurity Mentor & IT Specialist | 30 Years in Networks…

    5/5 January 1, 2025
    An essential course for anyone serious about cybersecurity. Malcolm Shore delivers a comprehensive and insightful overview of cybersecurity fundamentals with clarity and authority. This course goes far beyond just explaining threats, it explores how to assess and mitigate risks using respected frameworks like NIST and COBIT, and offers practical guidance for building secure systems from the ground up. I particularly appreciated the breakdown of cyberattack strategies, the lifecycle of cyber defense, and how to differentiate real threats from fear-driven hype. Malcolm’s global perspective on cyber norms adds even more value, making this course highly relevant for professionals working in today’s interconnected world. Whether you're building your cybersecurity knowledge or strengthening your foundation, this Microsoft-backed course is a brilliant investment in your skills.
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  • Practice while you learn 2 exercise files
  • Test your knowledge 5 quizzes
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