Cyber Security Syllabus
Introduction
The W3Schools Cyber Security Tutorial is comprehensive and beginner-friendly.
It will give you a fundamental knowledge of cyber security principles and practices.
It is designed for beginners and requires basic computer and networking knowledge.
The content has been carefully made to be bite-sized, simple, and easy to understand.
The content has been proven by millions of users over the years. It is updated and improved frequently.
The syllabus outline and its sequence are structured so you can learn cyber security step by step, from basic concepts to advanced security practices.
Get Started With Cyber Security »
Learning Outcomes
- Learn what cyber crime is and why it is important.
- Understand basic networking and the OSI model.
- Learn about common network attacks.
- Understand web application attacks and vulnerabilities.
- Learn the basics of security operations and defense strategies.
Note: Are you a teacher teaching Cyber Security? W3Schools Academy is a toolbox of features that can help you teach. It offers classroom features such as pre-built study plans, classroom administration and much more. Read more about Academy here.
Which Subjects Are Cyber Security Relevant For?
- Network Security:
Protecting networks from unauthorized access. - Application Security:
Securing software applications from threats. - Information Security:
Protecting sensitive data and systems. - Cloud Security:
Securing cloud-based resources and services. - Incident Response:
Handling and managing security incidents. - Risk Management:
Assessing and managing security risks. - Compliance:
Meeting security regulations and standards.
Activities
In this tutorial we offer different activities for you to learn Cyber Security for free:
Sign in to Track Progress
You can also create a free account to track your progress.
As a signed-in user, you get access to features such as:
- Learning paths
- Sandbox and lab environments
- Achievements
- And much more!
Overview of the Modules
- CS HOME
- CS Cyber Crime
- CS Money Making Threats
- CS Dark Web
- CS Networking Basics
- CS Network Layer
- CS Network Transport
- CS Firewalls
- CS Web Applications
- CS Mapping & Port Scanning
- CS Network Attacks
- CS Web Application Attacks
- CS WIFI Attacks
- CS Passwords
- CS Penetration Testing & Social Engineering
- CS Security Operations
- CS Incident Response
Sandbox and Lab Environment
Cyber Security, like any technical field, is best learned through hands-on practice.
If you want to explore more and host your project, we have a feature called Spaces that allows you to practice basic security concepts for free.
Here you get a secure sandbox environment called Spaces, where you can practice security techniques and test security tools in real-time.
Spaces allow you to test, analyze, and implement security measures. This includes a W3Schools subdomain, hosting, and secure SSL certificates.
Spaces require no installation and run directly in the browser.
Features include:
- Collaboration
- File navigator
- Terminal & log
- Package manager
- Database
- Environment manager
- Analytics
Cyber Security Certification
W3Schools offers an end-of-pathway certification program.
Here you can take exams to get certified.
The Cyber Security exam is a test that summarizes the W3Schools Cyber Security syllabus.
After passing the exam you get the "Certified Cyber Security Professional" Certification.
There are two different types of certifications:
- Non-adaptive
- Adaptive
The non-adaptive is pass or no pass.
The adaptive certification is adaptive and graded; students will get a grade from intermediate, advanced to professional.
Are You a Teacher?
Are you interested in learning how you can use W3Schools Academy to Teach Cyber Security?
Join our upcoming webinar for a guided demo of W3Schools Academy. You'll see how it works, and discover how it can make teaching programming easier and more engaging.
