In this module, you’ll learn the foundations of cybersecurity by exploring the CIA triad, key roles, domains, and frameworks that guide modern security practices. You’ll examine how cybersecurity supports enterprises, governments, and industries in safeguarding digital environments. Through expert explanations, case studies, and practical insights, you’ll gain the skills to understand core principles, apply frameworks, and recognize the importance of cybersecurity in today’s threat landscape.

In this module, you’ll learn how to secure digital identities and manage access through core IAM principles, Zero Trust, and multi-factor authentication. You’ll explore privileged access management and modern strategies for controlling system entry, while understanding how layered methods build stronger, business-aligned security architectures. By the end, you’ll be equipped to design identity and access policies that reduce risks and ensure compliance across systems.

In this module, you’ll learn how to identify and mitigate threats by exploring attacker motives, tactics, and the evolving threat landscape. You’ll examine modern human-centric risks such as phishing and social engineering, along with software and web-based vulnerabilities. Through practical insights into key cybersecurity tools and mitigation strategies, you’ll gain the skills to strengthen defenses while maintaining operational simplicity.

In this module, you’ll learn how to structure and operate a Security Operations Center (SOC) by examining its roles, workflows, and team responsibilities. You’ll break down the technologies and processes that drive monitoring, incident detection, and response—exploring how SOC tools empower enterprises to align security with business goals. Through expert walkthroughs, practical examples, and real-world case studies, you’ll gain the skills to design, evaluate, and manage SOC operations with confidence and clarity.

In this concluding module, you’ll apply your knowledge by designing an incident response plan for a phishing-based credential compromise. You’ll integrate key concepts from the course—covering threat analysis, identity security, and SOC practices—to build a practical, actionable response framework. By working through this real-world scenario, you’ll gain confidence in handling phishing incidents and strengthen your ability to safeguard organizational systems.