Cyber Security Fundamentals
The real basics of security for B.Tech students, with no scare stories
6 lessons · 1 hours of reading
· Beginner · 3 free
Learn what security actually protects, how passwords are stored, how logins and MFA work, and how attacks on people succeed. Ends with an honest look at security jobs and certifications in India.
Lessons
1
What security actually means
The CIA triad explained with college examples instead of jargon.
2
How passwords are stored
Hashing versus encryption, salts, and why plain MD5 is the wrong answer.
3
Authentication, MFA and sessions
What happens after the password check, and why a second factor matters.
4
Social engineering and phishing
How attacks on people work, and the checks that catch them.
5
Securing your own accounts and devices
A practical weekend checklist for your phone, laptop and logins.
6
Security careers and certifications in India
What the roles really are, what they pay attention to, and which certificates are worth money.
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