Introduction to Cybersecurity
What cybersecurity is, why it matters, and the core ideas every learner needs before specialising.
- Foundations
- CIA triad
- Careers
Planned: A planned subject in the curriculum roadmap. The outline below is a proposed structure, not a finished course.
Learning outcomes
By the end, learners will be able to:
- 01
Explain confidentiality, integrity and availability
- 02
Recognise common threats and attack types
- 03
Describe layered defensive controls
- 04
Map out cybersecurity career pathways
Proposed module outline
A proposed structure — refined during curriculum development.
Real-world impact and the attacker mindset — from a defender's view.
CIA triad, risk, threats and vulnerabilities.
Malware, phishing, social engineering and misconfiguration.
Technical, administrative and physical controls.
Roles, skills and learning routes.
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