Cyber Security is an essential skill in today's digital era, and Cisco offers a free course in it

July 17, 2023

In an increasingly digitized world, acquiring basic Cybersecurity knowledge is crucial to protect ourselves from growing cyber threats. We all need to understand how to identify risks, adopt secure practices, and safeguard our privacy.

This applies not only in professional settings but also in personal situations. For example, charging our phones outside, using online banking, or scanning a restaurant menu with a QR code.

A foundational Cybersecurity course allows us to learn the best practices for protecting our personal and financial information.

Therefore, basic Cybersecurity knowledge is indispensable for anyone using technology. As our lives become more digitalized, cyber threats increase.

Introduction to Cybersecurity Course, free and in Spanish

In this regard, Cisco Networking Academy offers a wide range of courses related to Cybersecurity, designed to provide the necessary technical knowledge and skills in various areas such as cloud security, network security, and endpoint security.

One of these courses is Cisco's Introduction to Cybersecurity, available for free on the Skills for All platform. This caters to individuals at any prior knowledge.

This self-paced course, offered in multiple languages, requires approximately 6 hours of dedication and can be completed at your own pace.

To access and complete the course, all we need is a computer or mobile device and an internet connection. The introductory course consists of 5 modules and 7 practical exams. It equips us with the knowledge required to protect our digital lives, understand security risks and how to mitigate them, as well as ethical and legal aspects.

Through this course, we can strengthen our communications, devices, and privacy security.

The Introduction to Cybersecurity course is just the beginning of a series of courses that form the Cybersecurity Learning Pathway. This learning path includes simulations and practical exams at different levels and topics, preparing you for the Certiport Information Technology (IT) Specialist Cybersecurity certification, specifically targeted at those starting out in Cyber Security.

The Key to Cybersecurity: Education + Awareness

Any Cyber Security strategy includes awareness and education as fundamental tactics to strengthen digital security.

However, it's imperative to note the difference between "awareness" and "education" in the field of Cybersecurity.

Awareness aims to educate and cultivate a security mindset.
Education focuses on technical knowledge and skills.

This combination is essential to have the right mindset but also the knowledge that protects us against cyber threats. While awareness stems from education and knowledge, "awareness alone can induce fear, paralysis, or indifference," wrote our Cybersecurity expert Sergio de los Santos recently.

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