Cybersecurity bootcamp Part 1 for beginners

Our analysis

Zero to Hero: Complete Cybersecurity Bootcamp Part 1 is a short English-language introduction to cybersecurity, focused on networking and the Linux terminal. We would recommend it as a first contact of a couple of hours to find out whether the field interests you, not as complete training.

Who it is for

• Complete beginners who want to try the field before investing in a long course.
• People considering a career change into cybersecurity.
• IT professionals who need to review networking fundamentals from a security angle.

What it covers

• What cybersecurity is and the most common threats: malware, phishing and DDoS attacks.
• Professional roles in the field and the tools used in each one.
• Networking fundamentals: IP addressing, DNS, HTTP, the OSI model, ports, protocols, NAT and firewalls.
• Basic use of the Kali Linux terminal, with some automation.
• Tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, netstat and traceroute, with quizzes, labs and assignments for practice.

What to keep in mind

• The course is taught in English.
• According to the description it runs under two hours, so each topic is covered briefly. It is part 1 of a series, and the Zero to Hero name is not fulfilled by this part alone.
• It requires no prior experience, but you should have a virtual machine ready for the labs.
• Getting a job in the field will take far more practice and training than a course of this size can hold.

Where it fits in a path

Use it as a kickoff and then follow our guide "How to get started in cybersecurity" to plan the rest of the path in order. After this course, go deeper into Linux and networking with dedicated courses, since they underpin almost all technical work in the field. With those fundamentals in place, choose a track: defense and monitoring, pentesting or cloud security. For the latter, the "AWS Cloud Practitioner certification" guide is a good first step before moving on to security-specific certifications.

TintoDev analysis based on the course syllabus, approach and level. Check the free preview on Udemy before buying.