First Steps in Cybersecurity

To be able to defend/attack a system, you first need to understand how it works. Based on this idea, we have developed a course that covers the basic concepts of the IT environment: Networking, Hardware, Programming, Cryptography, and the CIA triad.

Lessons duration

Self-paced

Lessons difficulty

Beginner

Participation Requirements

This is a beginner-level course, so only basic computer and Internet skills are required to participate.

Additionally, the tools and software used during the course sessions are open-source or free, available without a license for anyone.

Skills Acquired Upon Course Completion

  • Knowledge of basic computer networking concepts
  • Knowledge of basic programming concepts
  • Knowledge of basic hardware concepts
  • Knowledge of basic cryptography concepts
  • Knowledge of the CIA triad

Trainer:

Andrei Ștefănescu

Andrei has over 20 years of experience in IT. He started his career as a system administrator in a television station. The varied requirements allowed him to interact with the IT field in every relevant branch.

 

His experience grew in areas such as hardware, networking, software development, databases, computer administration with Windows (Server and Workstation), Linux, and OSX operating systems.

 

Over time, Andrei has held various key positions (Team Leader, IT Manager), having the opportunity to train and coordinate dozens of young people eager to evolve in the IT field. When cybersecurity became an independent, industry-recognized branch, Andrei focused his energy in that direction, becoming a cybersecurity consultant for various public and private entities.

 

As a consultant, Andrei has had the opportunity to conduct over 200 penetration tests (both at the application and infrastructure levels). He has also been called upon several times to help stop/analyze a cyber attack. In addition to his Red/Blue team activities, Andrei has been a speaker/coordinator at workshops (some with over 100 participants) aimed at development teams, helping them improve their workflow.

Details

Participation Fee: £1,450

During the course, each participant will have access to a computer, virtual lab, notebooks, and writing tools.

Food, water, juices, coffee, and snacks will be provided by the organizers.

AVAILABLE COURSE DATES

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Course schedule & chapters

  1. THEORETICAL MODULE: Introduction to Hardware Concepts
  2. THEORETICAL MODULE: Introduction to Networking Concepts
  3. THEORETICAL MODULE: Introduction to Programming Concepts
  4. THEORETICAL MODULE: Introduction to Cryptography Concepts
  5. THEORETICAL MODULE: The CIA Triad