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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Cyber Security Basics: A Hands-on Approach by edX imparts intelligence to all its learners in the fundamental concepts of cyber security which includes reverse engineering, intrusion detection system, penetration testing, XSS, malware, cyber warfare, cyber-crime, advanced persistent threats, types of malware, computer forensics, security information and event management system.

Cyber Security Basics: A Hands-on Approach certification helps the candidates to understand common web vulnerabilities. The candidate will understand various cyber defence mechanisms through this programme. The course also covers concepts like disassembling, decompiling and reverse engineering. The participants will also gain knowledge about the fundamental concepts of computer forensics through this Cyber Security Basics: A Hands-on Approach online course.

The certification course offers verified and shareable certificates to all the successful verified track candidates. The certificate adds immense value to the resume and CV of the learner. Shareable options in certificates boost the job opportunities of the candidate. Cyber Security Basics: A Hands-on Approach training by edX is a self-paced programme and the sessions can be attempted online. Both the learning tracks on Edx have a self-paced mode but there are some differences. The verified track is chargeable, offers a certificate, and the course materials are accessible for a lifetime. On the other hand, the audit track is free and offers no certificate and also the course material access is for a limited period access.

The Highlights

Online program
Self-paced course with limited audit access
6 weeks course duration
The program offered by the UC3Mx institution
Intermediate level course
Requires weekly effort of 5 to 7 hours
Verified and shareable certificate by edX

Programme Offerings

Video sessions
Graded Assignments
quizzes
Readings

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 9908	yes	UC3M

The user can attempt the audit track of online course free of cost
The user must pay a fee of Rs. 9,908 to pursue the verified track of the online course

Cyber Security Basics: A Hands-on Approach training Fees Details

Fee category	Amount
Certification fee	Rs. 9,908

Note: The candidates can apply coupons that are provided on the website to make a further reduction in the total fee amount.

Eligibility Criteria

Work Experience

Information is not provided on the website regarding the work experience of the learner

Education

The participants must have basic knowledge in operating systems and computer networks as prerequisites to join this Cyber Security Basics: A Hands-on Approach course. Knowledge in computer security is not required to join the course by edX.

Certification Qualifying Details

The participants who are pursuing the verified track of the certified programme are awarded the verified and shareable certificate on successful completion of Cyber Security Basics: A Hands-on Approach certification with pass marks in assignments. The candidate must score more than 60% marks to pass.

What you will learn

JavaKnowledge of Cyber Security

This Cyber Security certification course helps the candidates to improve knowledge in the following concepts

The candidate will learn about cyber security and its history by Cyber Security Basics: A Hands-on Approach certification
They will also understand the well-known events in cyber security
The learner will gain knowledge about the fundamental concepts of computer forensics
The candidate will learn various assembly programming languages
They will understand concepts like disassembling and decompiling
The participant would understand about cyber defense and intrusion detection system
This programme also gives a brief knowledge about the firewalls to the candidates
The candidate will learn about the Security information and event management system
The participant will also learn the definition of advanced persistent threats
Candidates will understand the main concepts in reverse engineering through this Cyber Security Basics: A Hands-on Approach online course.

Who it is for

The following candidates are recommended to attempt the Cyber Security Basics: A Hands-on Approach training program which is offered by edX.

All candidates who wish to improve their skills in cybersecurity
The candidates from Iran, Crimea, and Cuba cannot attend this program

Admission Details

The participants can follow the steps which are mentioned below to register for the Cyber Security Basics: A Hands-on Approach training programme.

Step 1: The candidate must visit the website https://www.edx.org/course/cyber-security-basics-a-hands-on-approach

Step 2: It is essential for candidates to have an account in edx. The registered email address will enable candidates to register for Cyber Security Basics: A Hands-on Approach benefits. They can do so via Google or Facebook.

Step 3: After the successful creation of the account, the candidate must log in and search for the needed course.

Step 4: Then, they should click “Enrol” to get admission to the audit track of the online programme.

Step 5: If the candidates need a verified certificate from edX, they can upgrade to verified track by clicking “Upgrade now”

Step 6: The candidate must enter the details and proceed with payment. They can also add coupons while payment.

Step 7: When the payment is verified, the candidate can pursue the verified track of the course

The Syllabus

Cybersecurity landscape and history
Well-known cyber security events
Cyber threats: definition and types

Description of forensic report writing
Common forensic traces
Practical case
Basic concepts of computer forensics

Disassembling in an x86 architecture
Decompiling and disassembling
Definition of reverse engineering and the necessity of assembly programming
Computer memory description

Definition and introduction to security information and event management (SIEM) system
Definition and introduction to intrusion detection systems (IDSs)
Definition and introduction
Definition and introduction to cyber defense

Definition of advanced persistent threat (APT)
Definition of malware and types

Introduction to common network vulnerabilities
Definition of common vulnerabilities and exposures
Introduction to common software vulnerabilities

Pen testing with Metasploit
Introduction to common web vulnerabilities

Instructors

UC3M Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Are financial assistance provided by Cyber Security Basics: A Hands-on Approach by edX?

Yes, financial aid is provided to selected learners who fill the financial assistance application. Nearly 90% concession is provided in the total fee amount for those learners.

2: How often should the candidate login to Online Cyber Security Basics: A Hands-on Approach course?

The candidate must spend at least 5 to 7 hours on the platform to gain better knowledge in cyber security concepts. The overall duration of this programme is just 6 weeks.

3: What is the passing criteria to receive a certificate from edX?

The candidate must obtain more than 60% marks in the assessments to pass Cyber Security Basics: A Hands-on Approach program. They should also upgrade their program to a verified track to receive the certificate.

4: Who can attend the online program?

All learners who are really interested to know about the basic concepts of cyber security can attend the course. Unfortunately, the learners from Iran, Crimea, and Cuba can’t attend this programme.

5: How can the participant track their progress of Cyber Security Basics: A hands on approach online course?

The participant can track their progress on the progress page. A graph is plotted to represent the progress of the participant.

6: Can the candidate download the videos?

Yes, the learners can download the videos from the website and refer to them at any time. The videos can be downloaded using the links. Video transcripts can also be downloaded.

7: Can the candidate reattempt the weekly tests?

No, the candidate cannot reattempt the tests. Only one attempt is provided to all candidates to attempt the weekly tests. If there is a problem in question, the candidate will be allowed to submit that question again.

8: How can the learner communicate with the mentor?

The learner can post their questions via a discussion forum. The learners must respect other learner’s comments and opinions in the forum.

9: What does audit track mean?

The audit tracks can be taken free of cost. The candidate won’t be charged and they will not receive a certificate on course completion.