Cybersecurity Basics for Everyone
Protect Yourself in a Digital World
You don’t need to be a hacker to understand cybersecurity — but in today’s world, everyone needs to know how to stay safe online.
This beginner-friendly course at Volta Tech School is designed for everyday users — students, employees, parents, small business owners, and anyone who uses a phone, computer, or the internet. No technical background required.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
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How hackers trick people: phishing, social engineering, fake websites
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Passwords that actually protect you — and how to manage them
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Protecting your devices: phones, laptops, home Wi-Fi
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Recognizing red flags in email, messaging, and online accounts
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Social media safety and protecting your personal information
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Common scams and how to avoid them
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Safe browsing and online shopping tips
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Basics of two-factor authentication, backups, and VPNs
💡 Why Take This Course?
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Reduce the risk of identity theft, data loss, and financial fraud
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Protect your family, business, and digital reputation
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Stay informed about real-world online threats
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Build habits that keep your digital life secure — without needing to be an IT expert
Whether you're a student, professional, or just someone who wants to feel more confident online, this course will help you build digital awareness and practical protection skills for the world we live in today.
Enroll today at Volta Tech School — and take control of your online safety.
Cybersecurity for Engineers & IT Professionals
Build, Secure, and Defend Modern Systems
In today’s digital landscape, it’s not enough to just build systems — you need to build them securely. This technical course at Volta Tech School is designed for IT professionals, system engineers, low-voltage technicians, and anyone responsible for managing or securing digital infrastructure.
You'll learn how to design systems with security in mind, identify vulnerabilities, and implement practical defenses that protect networks, endpoints, and data.
💻 What You’ll Learn:
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Cybersecurity principles & frameworks (CIA Triad, NIST, Zero Trust)
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Network security fundamentals: firewalls, segmentation, VPNs, NAT
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Endpoint protection: antivirus, EDR, patching strategies
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User access control: least privilege, RBAC, credential management
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Threat detection & response: recognizing suspicious behavior, logs, alerts
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Intro to encryption: SSL/TLS, hashing, secure protocols
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Secure system design: hardened configurations, security layers
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Incident response basics: what to do when something goes wrong
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Integration with physical security systems (access control, video, intrusion)
🧠 Ideal For:
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Low-voltage professionals stepping into cybersecurity
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Junior to mid-level IT staff
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Systems and network engineers
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Technicians working with connected security systems
🧰 Tools & Concepts Covered:
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Wireshark • Nmap • MFA • BitLocker • Syslog • Role-based Access
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Cloud security basics (Azure, AWS best practices)
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Intro to compliance: GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS
🚀 Why This Course Matters
Whether you're installing security systems, managing networks, or supporting digital environments, cybersecurity is no longer optional. This course gives you real-world tools and frameworks to build systems that are not just functional — but secure by design.
Train with Volta Tech School and become the IT professional every team wants to have on board.
Cyber Threat Intelligence & Risk Awareness
Understand the Threats. Minimize the Risk. Stay Ahead.
The most dangerous cyberattacks aren’t just technical — they’re strategic, targeted, and evolving fast. In this eye-opening course at Volta Tech School, students will learn how attackers think, how threats develop, and how organizations protect themselves using Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and risk awareness strategies.
This course is ideal for technicians, managers, and anyone involved in IT, security operations, or compliance who wants to go beyond basic cybersecurity and understand the “why” and “how” behind modern threats.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
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What is Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)?
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Types of threats: malware, ransomware, phishing, insider threats, nation-state actors
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Real-world case studies: how major attacks succeeded — and failed
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How hackers gather data (reconnaissance, social engineering, OSINT)
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The attack chain: from entry point to data exfiltration
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Understanding threat actors, motivations, and tools
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Using threat feeds, reports, and alerts
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Basics of risk assessments: identifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities
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Risk mitigation: policies, training, layered defenses
🎯 Why Take This Course?
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Improve your ability to spot and understand cyber threats early
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Help your team or organization make smarter security decisions
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Gain insights into the mindset of attackers and defenders
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Build awareness that complements both technical and non-technical roles
🛡️ Who Should Enroll?
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IT staff, system administrators, and security engineers
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Physical security professionals who work with digital systems
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Managers and supervisors responsible for operations or compliance
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Anyone serious about understanding today’s cyber threat landscape
Cybersecurity isn't just about tools — it's about thinking critically and staying aware. This course teaches you how to recognize patterns, understand the risks, and become a more informed, proactive part of any security team.
Enroll today at Volta Tech School — and turn awareness into your first line of defense.
