Cybersecurity Fundamentals for IT Technicians by Pearson
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Duration: 57m
Skill level: Intermediate
Released: 2/25/2026
Course details
This beginner-friendly course by Jason Gooley is designed to provide essential cybersecurity knowledge for IT support professionals. In today’s digital workplace, understanding how to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats is a critical skill. This course introduces you to the core concepts of cybersecurity, including common threats and vulnerabilities, malware detection, and tools used for investigating security incidents.
Learn how to follow strong password hygiene practices, identify social engineering and phishing attacks, and protect sensitive data such as personally identifiable information (PII). Review real-world strategies to reduce risk and increase security awareness across an organization. Whether you are starting your career in IT or looking to strengthen your understanding of basic cybersecurity practices, this course can give you the practical skills needed to support safe and secure IT environments.
Note: This course was created by Pearson and Jason Gooley. We are pleased to host this training in our library.
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