I Just Completed 2 Cybersecurity Courses – Here’s What I Learned

Today, I’m excited to share an important milestone in my cybersecurity journey. I have successfully completed two foundational courses on Cybrary, each with a certificate. These courses provided a strong base of knowledge that will help me as I continue learning in the cybersecurity field.

Course 1: Network Basics

This course introduced me to essential concepts in both networking and cybersecurity. Here are the main areas I covered:

• Networking Fundamentals
  I learned the basics of how networks work, including IP addressing, network protocols, and how devices communicate.

• OSI Model
  I explored the seven layers of the OSI model, which is critical for understanding how data moves through a network and how to troubleshoot problems.

• Cyber Attacks
  I learned about different types of cyber threats such as DDoS attacks, phishing, and malware, and how they can impact systems.

• SIEM Tools
  I gained hands-on experience with Security Information and Event Management tools, which are used for monitoring and detecting potential threats.

Course 2: IT Fundamentals ‘Networking’

In this course, I deepened my knowledge of networking. The topics included:

1. Introduction to Networking

2. Ethernet

3. Comparing Cellular, Wireless, and Wired Data Connections

4. Exploring Different Methods of Sharing and Storage

5. Local vs. Hosted Storage

6. Network Attached Storage (NAS)

These lessons helped me better understand different types of connections, how data is shared and stored, and how network devices operate in real environments.

What I Gained

Through these two courses, I have:

• Strengthened my technical foundation in networking and security

• Gained practical knowledge through hands-on labs and examples

• Built confidence to continue progressing in the cybersecurity field

Thank You to Cybrary

I would like to thank Cybrary for providing such a valuable platform for learning. The courses were clear, practical, and beginner-friendly, making it easier for me to understand technical concepts step by step.

What’s Next

I will continue sharing my learning journey as I move into topics like firewalls, and threat detection. These two courses have been a great starting point, and I’m excited to keep building my skills.

If you are also on a similar path or just starting out in cybersecurity, I’d love to connect and learn together.

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