Cyber Security – A Beginner’s Learning Journey
Spot spam, secure your passwords, browse safer with DNS, protect kids online — a thorough beginner course built around current Indian fraud cases.
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About this course
From spotting spam and phishing messages, to escaping digital arrest & UPI scams, setting up strong passwords & 2FA, building safer browsing for your whole home with DNS, and protecting children online—this beginner course explains it all in depth, grounded in real, current Indian fraud cases.
No technical knowledge needed—this course is built with step-by-step instructions, real-life cases, and actionable advice.
What you'll learn
Identify spam, phishing, smishing, and vishing messages
Understand digital arrest, UPI fraud, and deepfake scams through real Indian cases
Create strong, unique passwords and use a password manager
Enable 2FA (two-factor authentication) on your accounts
Understand what DNS is and set up safe DNS at home
Put online safety measures for children in place (DNS, Family Link, conversation)
Report a scam immediately via 1930 / cybercrime.gov.in if it happens
Course Content
01 Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security 3 lessons
Today's threats and where India stands
- 1.1 What is Cyber Security?
- 1.2 Cyber Fraud in Today's India — The Numbers
- Module 1 - Self Assessment
02 Module 2: Identifying Spam and Phishing 3 lessons
How to spot fraud in emails, SMS, and calls
- 2.1 What is Phishing? How Does it Work?
- 2.2 How to Identify Spam / Phishing
- Module 2 - Self Assessment
03 Module 3: India's Most Common Scams — Current Cases 3 lessons
Digital arrest, UPI fraud, deepfake — real cases
- 3.1 The 'Digital Arrest' Scam
- 3.2 UPI Fraud, QR Code Scams, and Deepfake Scams
- Module 3 - Self Assessment
04 Module 4: Password Security and Two-Factor Authentication 3 lessons
Strong passwords, password managers, 2FA
- 4.1 How to Create a Strong Password
- 4.2 Password Managers and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
- Module 4 - Self Assessment
05 Module 5: DNS and Safe Browsing 3 lessons
What DNS is, and how to browse safely using it
- 5.1 What is DNS? — The Internet's 'Phone Book'
- 5.2 How to Set Up Safe Browsing Using DNS
- Module 5 - Self Assessment
06 Module 6: Protecting Children Online 3 lessons
Parental controls, DNS filtering, open conversation
- 6.1 Online Risks for Children
- 6.2 Practical Safety Measures
- Module 6 - Self Assessment
07 Module 7: What to Do If You've Been Scammed 3 lessons
Immediate steps, how to file a complaint, final assessment
- 7.1 If You've Been Scammed — the First 24 Hours Matter
- 7.2 Course Summary & Safe Habits
- Final Assessment - Cyber Security Beginner Course