Foundations of Cybersecurity Operations

In this course, you’ll learn how to strengthen cybersecurity operations by mastering core principles, modern threat management, and security response practices.

Gleb Marchenko
Published: Oct 2025
Core
Cybersecurity
8 hours 10 minutes
Foundations of Cybersecurity Operations

Course Overview

Cybersecurity is not just for tech experts - it’s basically for anyone in IT who wants to understand how to safeguard systems, data, and organizations from evolving threats. In today’s interconnected world, cyber threats like ransomware, phishing, and data breaches are on the rise, making cybersecurity knowledge essential for professionals across industries. 

According to cybersecurity ventures magazine, the global cost of cybercrime is projected to reach $10.5 trillion by the end of 2025, up from $9.5 trillion in 2024. If your organization is still relying on outdated principles and methods of cybersecurity operations, you may face multiple risks. 

This course simplifies the complex world of cybersecurity operations, equipping you with the foundational skills to understand threats, secure systems, and know how to respond to incidents. You’ll explore core concepts like zero trust, identity management, threat detection, and data protection, along with practical aspects of Security Operation Center, tools and strategies to mitigate risks. 

Unlike generic approaches, this course emphasizes real-world applications, guiding you through modern cybersecurity practices. Whether you just aim to start a career in cybersecurity or enhance your current organization’s security methods, this course will help you make informed decisions in a threat-filled landscape. 

Skills You Will Gain

Basics of Cybersecurity
Threat Detection and Response
Security Operations Center (SOC)
Endpoint Security
AI-Powered Threat Hunting

Course Includes

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This course includes:

  • On-demand videos
  • Practice assessments
  • Multiple hands-on learning activities
  • Exposure to a real-world project
  • 100% self-paced learning opportunities
  • Certification of completion

Learning Outcomes (At the end of this program, you will be able to...)

  • Analyze CIA triad, attack surfaces, frameworks & risk management to address threats. 
  • Design secure access controls, identity & secrets management to protect systems/data. 
  • Understanding of the modern attack landscape, human-centric and web-based threats  
  • Apply strategies for SOC workflows, highlighting key roles & practical operations.

Prerequisites

Learners should have basic computer literacy and familiarity with core IT concepts such as networks, operating systems, and common enterprise tools. No prior cybersecurity experience is required; the course builds from fundamentals and bridges to real-world practices.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for professionals interested in cybersecurity operations, including IT staff who want a solid grasp of security fundamentals, business professionals aiming to strengthen organizational security, and students preparing for careers in cybersecurity. Whether you’re early in your journey or looking to formalize your understanding, you’ll gain practical, operations-focused skills you can apply immediately.

Curriculum

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