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The Absolute Beginners Guide to Cyber Security 2025 - Part 2

Learn about networking, malware, encryption, VPNs, privacy, email security, social engineering, and backups

Alexander Oni

Created by Alexander Oni

Build on your basic cyber security knowledge and dive deeper into networking, privacy, malware, encryption, and system hardening. Explore practical ways to protect your devices and data from common threats while gaining hands-on experience with essential security tools and techniques.

Packt | Dec 2022 | 356 min

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LevelBeginner
CategoriesCybersecurity, Cybersecurity and IT Certifications

What You Will Learn

You will start by mastering networking concepts, then move on to privacy tools, malware defense, and encryption. Step-by-step guidance and practical exercises help you apply each concept right away. By working through real-world scenarios, you'll build confidence in protecting your devices and personal data.

Key Features

  • Set up VPNs, proxies, and firewalls to strengthen your online privacy and security
  • Identify and defend against malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks
  • Encrypt files, secure email, and harden Windows 10 to protect sensitive information

Target Audience

Perfect for beginners and students who already know how to use a computer and want to boost their cyber security skills. If you're curious about protecting your privacy, defending against online threats, or securing your Windows system, you'll find clear, practical steps to reach your goals.

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