Requirements

• No prior cybersecurity or IT experience required — this course is designed for complete beginners.
• Basic computer literacy is helpful (e.g.
• navigating files
• using a browser
• installing applications).
• A willingness to learn
• explore
• and solve problems is the most important prerequisite!
• For hands-on labs
• a personal computer or laptop (Windows
• macOS
• or Linux) is recommended.Some labs may benefit from the use of free tools such as: Nmap for network scanning
• Wireshark for packet analysis
• TryHackMe for guided hacking labs
• VirtualBox for setting up safe practice environments
• An internet connection is required to access course content and download tools or updates.
• Optional: A notebook or digital note-taking app to track terminology
• commands
• and key takeaways.

Description

Who this course is for:

• No prior experience is required—just a passion for technology and a desire to understand how to protect systems
• people
• and data in today’s digital world.
• Students and recent graduates exploring cybersecurity as a career path
• Professionals transitioning into tech or security-related roles from other industries
• IT support staff or helpdesk technicians looking to expand into security roles
• Entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to protect their digital assets
• Home users and parents seeking to secure their devices
• data
• and networks
• Job seekers preparing for entry-level certifications like CompTIA Security+
• Lifelong learners who are curious about ethical hacking
• privacy
• and digital safety