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The document outlines the first module of the TryHackMe Pre-Security Path, focusing on Cybersecurity Fundamentals. It covers key concepts such as the definition of cybersecurity, important terms, the CIA triad, types of hackers, and common attack methods. The module serves as an introductory guide for beginners in the field of cybersecurity.

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Module1 Cybersecurity Guide

The document outlines the first module of the TryHackMe Pre-Security Path, focusing on Cybersecurity Fundamentals. It covers key concepts such as the definition of cybersecurity, important terms, the CIA triad, types of hackers, and common attack methods. The module serves as an introductory guide for beginners in the field of cybersecurity.

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TRYHACKME · PRE-SECURITY PATH

CYBERSECURITY FUNDAMENTALS
A Beginner's Study Guide — Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

COURSE ROADMAP

01 Introduction to Cybersecurity ● you are here

02 Network Fundamentals next up

03 How the Web Works

04 Computer Fundamentals

05 Operating Systems Basics

06 Software Basics

07 Attacks and Defenses


MODULE 1

Introduction to Cybersecurity
5 lessons · Foundations every security beginner needs to know

1 What is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity means protecting computers, networks, applications, and data from attackers. The field splits into two major,
complementary areas:

Offensive Security (Red Team) Defensive Security (Blue Team)


The attacker's mindset — finding weaknesses before The defender's mindset — protecting systems from
criminals do. attack.
Examples: penetration testing, bug bounty hunting, Examples: security monitoring, malware analysis, incident
vulnerability assessment response

Nmap Burp Suite Metasploit Wireshark Splunk Snort

2 Important Terms

TERM MEANING

Malware Harmful software

Virus Self-replicating malicious program

Trojan Malware disguised as legitimate software

Firewall Filters network traffic

Exploit A method used to attack a vulnerability

Vulnerability A security weakness

3 The CIA Triad


One of the most important concepts in cybersecurity.

C I A

PRE-SECURITY PATH MODULE 1 · INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY


4 Types of Hackers

⚫ White Hat
Ethical hacker — hacks with permission to improve security.

⚫ Black Hat
Criminal hacker — hacks with malicious intent, no permission.

⚫ Gray Hat
Works between both worlds — sometimes unauthorized, not malicious.

⚫ Script Kiddie
Uses tools and scripts created by others, limited own skill.

5 Common Attacks
Phishing
✉
Fake emails are sent to steal information, often by impersonating a trusted sender.

Brute-Force Attack
Attackers systematically try many passwords until they find the correct one.

DDoS Attack
⚡
A server is overwhelmed with traffic from many sources, knocking it offline.

Ransomware
Files are encrypted by the attacker until a ransom is paid for their release.

PRACTICAL EXERCISE

Test Yourself — No Peeking!


Answer these questions from memory before moving to Module 2.

1. What does CPU stand for?

2. What is malware?

3. What is the difference between a white-hat hacker and a black-hat hacker?

4. What does CIA stand for?

5. What is phishing?

COMING UP NEXT

Module 2 — Network Fundamentals


IP addresses · the OSI model · DNS · HTTP · switches · routers · subnetting

PRE-SECURITY PATH MODULE 1 · INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY

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