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Cybersecurity Learning Hub
Protect yourself, your code and your company — and start a career in security. 6 lessons, a Skill Check and guided projects — free.
- Free tutorials
- Practice tests
- Projects
- Lessons
- 6
- Reading time
- 65 min
- Skill Check
- 12 questions
- Projects
- 2
About this skill
Fake KYC messages, UPI "refund" scams, leaked passwords, ransomware that freezes a hospital — cyber attacks are now everyday news in India. This track teaches how attacks actually work and how to stop them: the core security principles, passwords and MFA, phishing, the OWASP Top 10 web vulnerabilities with vulnerable and fixed code, and network security basics. It ends with a clear, legal path into a security career, because the demand for people who can defend systems is far bigger than the supply.
Who it is for: Every student and developer (security is part of everyone’s job now), freshers interested in SOC analyst or security roles, and anyone who wants to stop falling for scams.
After this track you will be able to
- Explain the CIA triad, threats, vulnerabilities and risk
- Store passwords safely and explain MFA and passkeys
- Recognise phishing and social engineering attacks, including common Indian scams
- Find and fix SQL injection, XSS and broken access control in code
- Explain HTTPS, firewalls, VPNs and safe network habits
- Plan a legal, practical path into a cybersecurity career
Learning path
Lessons, in order
Each lesson takes about 10 minutes and ends with a small task. 0 of 6 completed.
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1Security FundamentalsThe principles behind every security decision, and getting authentication right.
- What Is Cybersecurity? The CIA Triad, Threats, Vulnerabilities and RiskCybersecurity is protecting systems and data from people and accidents that would misuse, change or destroy them. Learn the CIA triad, the difference between a threat, a vulnerability and a risk, defence in depth, and the main areas of the field.
- Passwords, Hashing, MFA and Passkeys: Getting Authentication RightMost breaches start with stolen or weak credentials. Learn how attackers get passwords, how developers must store them (hashing with bcrypt or Argon2, never plain text), why MFA matters, and how passkeys are replacing passwords.
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2Common AttacksPhishing, social engineering and the web vulnerabilities attackers use most.
- Phishing and Social Engineering: How Scams Work and How to Spot ThemThe easiest system to hack is a person in a hurry. Learn the psychology attackers use, the common scams in India — fake KYC, UPI "refunds", fake job offers, digital arrest calls — the warning signs, and what to do if you have been targeted.
- OWASP Top 10 for Beginners: SQL Injection, XSS and Broken Access ControlThe OWASP Top 10 lists the most critical web application risks. Learn the ones you will meet as a developer — broken access control, injection, XSS, misconfiguration and more — with vulnerable code next to the fixed version.
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3Defence & CareerNetwork security basics and a practical, legal path into a security career.
- Network Security Basics: HTTPS, Firewalls, VPNs, Ports and Safe Wi-FiHow data travels across networks and how it is protected on the way. Learn what HTTPS and TLS really guarantee, how firewalls and ports work, what a VPN does (and does not) do, common network attacks, and safe habits on public Wi-Fi.
- How to Start a Cybersecurity Career: Roles, Skills, Certifications and Legal PracticeA practical, honest guide to getting into security as a student or fresher: the entry-level roles, the skills that matter, a week-by-week learning plan, certifications worth your money, legal places to practise and how to build a portfolio.
Build
Cybersecurity projects
Finish the lessons, then prove the skill with a project you can show.
FAQ
Cybersecurity: common questions
Do I need to be a hacker or know advanced coding to learn cybersecurity?
No. Many security roles — SOC analyst, GRC, security awareness — need clear thinking more than deep coding. That said, being able to read code helps you understand attacks, which is why the OWASP lesson shows small, simple examples.
Is it legal to practise hacking?
Only on systems you own or have written permission to test. Testing someone else’s website or Wi-Fi without permission is a crime under the IT Act, 2000. The career lesson lists legal practice platforms — CTFs and deliberately vulnerable labs — where you can learn attacks safely.
Which certification is best for a fresher?
CompTIA Security+ is widely recognised for entry-level roles; ISC2’s Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) is a good free-to-start option. Certificates help you get shortlisted, but labs, CTF write-ups and a home-lab project help you clear the interview.
Is cybersecurity a good career in India?
Yes. Banks, IT services companies, startups and government bodies are all hiring, regulations like the DPDP Act are raising demand, and experienced people are hard to find. It rewards curiosity and continuous learning more than any specific degree.
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