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Security Awareness: Basic Concepts and Terminology
Beginner 0.9 hours English Certificate of Completion
What you'll learn
Speak the basic language of cybersecurity
Recognise common attack types
Apply everyday defense habits
Spot the signs of an incident
Report security issues correctly
Protect yourself at work and home
This course includes
0.9h
On-demand video
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
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Instructor
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Jason Helmick
Pluralsight instructor
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Taught by Jason Helmick, a veteran IT professional with 25+ years of enterprise experience, known for clear, practical security and automation training.
Requirements
- No technical background required
Who this course is for
- All employees and individuals
- Non-technical staff
- Teams needing baseline security training
About this provider
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Pluralsight
Tech skills platform for software developers, IT ops, and security professionals.
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Frequently asked questions
No — it's a non-technical primer designed for any employee or individual to build basic cybersecurity awareness.
Yes — it's commonly used as baseline awareness training, since most breaches start with human error.
Under an hour.
No — Pluralsight doesn't issue course-completion certificates.
A subscription from about $21/month billed annually, with a free trial.