Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Start your cybersecurity journey from zero. Learn security concepts, Linux basics, networking fundamentals, encryption, and safe browsing. No prior experience needed just curiosity and a hacker mindset.

Course Curriculum

What is Cybersecurity?

Understand the field, career paths, and why security matters.

  • [TXT] The Digital Battlefield (Text/Theory)
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  • [EX] CIA Triad (Code Exercise)
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  • [EX] Types of Cyber Attacks (Code Exercise)
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  • [EX] Security Mindset (Code Exercise)
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Linux Basics

Learn the operating system that powers most security tools.

  • [TXT] Why Linux? (Text/Theory)
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  • [EX] Essential Commands (Code Exercise)
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  • [EX] File Permissions (Code Exercise)
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  • [LAB] Finding Files (Hands-on Lab)
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Networking Fundamentals

Understand how computers communicate — the foundation of all hacking.

  • [TXT] How the Internet Works (Text/Theory)
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  • [EX] IP Addresses (Code Exercise)
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  • [EX] Ports and Services (Code Exercise)
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  • [EX] Network Protocols (Code Exercise)
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Cryptography Basics

Learn how encryption protects data and how to use it.

  • [EX] Encoding vs Encryption (Code Exercise)
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  • [EX] Caesar Cipher (Code Exercise)
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  • [EX] Hashing (Code Exercise)
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  • [EX] Password Security (Code Exercise)
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Web Security Basics

Understand how websites get hacked and how to protect them.

  • [TXT] How Websites Work (Text/Theory)
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  • [EX] Phishing Detection (Code Exercise)
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  • [EX] Password Best Practices (Code Exercise)
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  • [EX] HTTPS & Certificates (Code Exercise)
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Your First CTF Challenge

Apply everything you learned in beginner-friendly capture-the-flag challenges.

  • [EX] CTF: Decode the Secret (Code Exercise)
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  • [EX] CTF: Caesar Crack (Code Exercise)
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  • [LAB] CTF: Find the Hidden File (Hands-on Lab)
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  • [TXT] Next Steps (Text/Theory)
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Course Info

Duration: 6 weeks
Level: Beginner
Track: Cybersecurity
Instructor: Hakateq Team
Modules: 6
Exercises: 17
Price: UGX 50000

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