Introduction to Cybersecurity

Overview

Introduction to Cybersecurity is Cisco Networking Academy’s entry point into the field, requiring no prior technical knowledge. Across five modules, it introduces the basics of cybersecurity threats, works through attack concepts and techniques such as malware, buffer overflow attacks, DDoS, and social engineering, and then turns practical with guidance on protecting personal data and privacy, including managing your digital footprint. A module on protecting organizations covers how businesses defend their networks, and the course closes by exploring career paths in cybersecurity, touching on how the field intersects with emerging technology like IoT and robotics.

It suits complete beginners: school learners, TVET or university students looking to add a cybersecurity credential alongside their main qualification, or anyone simply wanting to understand modern digital threats. The course is self-paced and takes about 15 hours to complete.

Finishing the course and passing the assessment earns a Cisco digital badge, and it’s the recommended starting point before moving on to more technical NetAcad cybersecurity courses like Endpoint Security or Cybersecurity Essentials.

Skill Area

Cybersecurity

How to Enrol

This course is hosted and delivered directly on the provider's own platform — SA Education Hub does not host or deliver course content.