Foundations

Overview

Any career in cybersecurity begins with mastering the foundational topics that cut across every role in the field. This career path is designed to provide you with the vocabulary and context required to pursue a career in cybersecurity.

Over the course of 25+ modules, you will learn Operating System Fundamentals, Network Fundamentals, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, and Programming and Scripting Fundamentals.

Completing this career path and the associated Challenges and Assessments will prepare you for delving into other Career Paths in Cybrary’s catalog and ultimately selecting a specialization in Defensive Security, Offensive Security, Security Engineering, GRC, or Management

Highlights

• Learn, Practice, Prove

Develop and refine new skills across a complete curriculum composed of Courses, Labs, Challenges, and Assessments.

• Get Hands-On

Learn by doing with live operating systems and real security tools in our on-demand lab environment.

• Measure Your Progress

Track your skills development from lesson to lesson using the Cybrary Skills Tracker.

• Share Your Achievements

how the world you're prepared for the job with milestone badges from Cybrary and a digital credential from Credly for completing the entire path.

• Connect with the Community

Have questions? Connect with a community of peers and experts in our Forums and Discord Community.

Who is this for?

This career path is designed for learners who have no prior experience in IT or Cybersecurity, but are interested in pursuing a career in this exciting field. Learners should have a working knowledge of modern technology, basic analytical skills, and a strong desire to learn.

• Operating System Fundamentals

Learn the basics of the Windows and Linux operating systems. This topic will cover command line interfaces, file systems, Windows

• Get Hands-On

Learn by doing with live operating systems and real security tools in our on-demand lab environment.

• Network Fundamentals

Learn the basics of communications and networking. This topic will cover the OSI and TCP/IP reference models, IP addressing, network devices, Wireshark, Nmap, VPNs, and network troubleshooting.

• Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Learn the basics of cybersecurity. This broad topic will cover several key cybersecurity concepts and technologies, including cryptography, access control, backup and recovery, patching, antivirus, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability scanners.

• Scripting and Programming Fundamentals

Learn the basics of widely used scripting and programming languages. This topic will cover BASH, PowerShell, and Python.

Topics

This career path is designed for learners who have no prior experience in IT or Cybersecurity, but are interested in pursuing a career in this exciting field. Learners should have a working knowledge of modern technology, basic analytical skills, and a strong desire to learn.

• Defensive Security Fundamentals

Learn the foundational theory and core functions of Defensive Security. This topic will cover Defensive Security Operations, Cyber Risk, and Security Ticketing.