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Cybersecurity Basics: Week 1 Guide

The document provides an overview of essential cybersecurity concepts, including the CIA Triad and the distinctions between threats, vulnerabilities, and risks. It categorizes hackers into white, black, and grey hats, and outlines basic networking terms and common cyber attacks. Additionally, it lists essential tools available in Kali Linux for cybersecurity tasks and recommends resources for further learning.

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Cybersecurity Basics: Week 1 Guide

The document provides an overview of essential cybersecurity concepts, including the CIA Triad and the distinctions between threats, vulnerabilities, and risks. It categorizes hackers into white, black, and grey hats, and outlines basic networking terms and common cyber attacks. Additionally, it lists essential tools available in Kali Linux for cybersecurity tasks and recommends resources for further learning.

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WEEK 1 - CYBERSECURITY STARTER PACK

1. Cybersecurity Core Concepts

- CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

- Threat vs Vulnerability vs Risk:

- Threat: Potential danger (e.g., hacker)

- Vulnerability: Weak point (e.g., unpatched software)

- Risk: Threat exploiting a vulnerability

2. Types of Hackers

- White Hat - Ethical Hackers

- Black Hat - Malicious Hackers

- Grey Hat - Mix of both (depends on intent)

3. Basic Networking (Key Terms)

- IP Address: Identity of a device on a network

- Port: Entry/exit point (e.g., 80 for HTTP)

- DNS: Translates domain to IP

- Firewall: Blocks or allows traffic based on rules

4. Common Cyber Attacks

- Phishing: Fake emails to steal info

- DDoS: Overloading server with traffic

- Man-in-the-middle: Eavesdropping attack

- SQL Injection: Malicious DB query

- Brute Force: Trying many passwords until success


5. Essential Tools in Kali Linux

- Nmap: Network Scanning

- Wireshark: Packet Analysis

- Burp Suite: Web Application Testing

- Metasploit: Exploit Framework

- Hydra: Password Cracking

Recommended Resources:

- Cybrary Beginner Cybersecurity Guide ([Link])

- Kali Linux Revealed Book (Free PDF)

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