🔐 Foundation course

Cybersecurity 101

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting devices, accounts, information and systems from misuse, damage or unauthorised access.

Beginner10-minute lesson

What is Cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting devices, accounts, information and systems from misuse, damage or unauthorised access.

101 takeaway: Start by understanding the purpose of the system before memorising technical vocabulary.

Why it matters

Strong security usually comes from layers: unique passwords, multi-factor authentication, updates, backups and careful decision-making.

Learning the foundation helps you ask better questions, recognise limitations and make more informed decisions.

A practical way to begin

Choose one small, low-risk task connected to this topic. Observe the result, write down what worked and identify one thing to improve. Practical learning turns a definition into usable understanding.

Knowledge check

What is a strong first defence for an online account?