Cybersecurity Awareness with Hands-on
Apply cybersecurity knowledge through practical exercises, simulations, and real-world security scenarios.
Course offered by
Instructors
Darius Bufnea
Associate Professor
Alexandru Kiraly
Research Assistant
Language
Română, English
Learning Objectives
- Apply cybersecurity knowledge in realistic personal and workplace scenarios.
- Identify, analyse, and respond to common cyber threats and suspicious activities.
- Recognize phishing attempts, malicious links, and social engineering techniques.
- Use essential security tools, including antivirus software, firewalls, VPNs, password managers, and multi-factor authentication.
- Apply safe digital practices to protect devices, accounts, and information.
- Recognize security incidents and follow appropriate reporting and escalation procedures.
- Promote cybersecurity awareness and responsible security behaviour within personal and organizational contexts.
Prerequisites
- Completion of the introductory Cybersecurity Awareness course or an equivalent course covering similar content.
- Basic knowledge of operating systems and common computing environments.
- Proficiency in using internet tools and communication platforms, including web browsers and e-mail clients.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and general digital literacy concepts.
Topics dealt with
Fundamentals
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This course is part of the following learning pathways: Secure Software & DevSecOps, Penetration Tester, Cybersecurity Implementer, Cyber Incident Responder, SME Cybersecurity Responsible
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