Cybersecurity
Beginner
Beginner
course description
This beginner-level diploma is designed for individuals who are new to cybersecurity and want to build a strong foundation from the ground up. The program introduces essential IT, security, and cloud concepts in a clear and structured manner, with no prior technical experience required. Learners explore how organizations use Microsoft technologies to manage users, devices, and access, while gaining core knowledge of identity security, endpoint protection, and cloud environments. By the end of the diploma, learners develop a solid understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and are well prepared to progress into advanced cybersecurity tracks, including cloud security and SOC-focused roles.
course outcomes
Core IT & Security Concepts
Networking & Windows Basics
Active Directory Fundamentals
Cloud Computing Basics
Identity & Access Management
Endpoint & Device Security
Curriculum
Module 1 – IT & Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Introduction to IT and cybersecurity concepts, basic networking, servers and clients, domains, and Windows environment fundamentals.
Module 2 – Cybersecurity Basics
Common cyber threats, the CIA triad, and core security best practices.
Module 3 – Active Directory Fundamentals
Active Directory concepts, domains and forests, organizational units, users and groups, group policy basics, and AD security principles.
Module 4 – Cloud Fundamentals
Cloud computing concepts, service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), shared responsibility model, and Microsoft Cloud overview.
Module 5 – Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID concepts, comparison with Active Directory, tenants and subscriptions, and identity management for users and groups.
Module 6 – Authentication Fundamentals
Authentication and authorization concepts, password and authentication methods, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and identity security basics.
Module 7 – Zero Trust Fundamentals
Zero Trust principles, least privilege access, the role of MFA, and conditional access concepts.
Module 8 – Endpoint Security Basics
Endpoint security concepts, Microsoft Intune overview, device enrollment, and compliance management.
Module 9 – Endpoint Protection
Antivirus fundamentals, Microsoft Defender overview, endpoint protection concepts, and patch management.
Module 10 – SOC & SIEM Fundamentals
Security Operations Center (SOC) roles, alerts and incident management, SIEM concepts, and Microsoft Sentinel overview.
Instructor
Mohamed Elsaiad
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Cybersecurity professional specialized in cloud security and Microsoft security solutions, with strong hands-on experience in delivering practical, real-world cybersecurity training. Focused on identity protection, threat detection, and Zero Trust principles. Passionate about knowledge sharing, security awareness, and helping individuals and organizations build strong defensive capabilities against modern cyber threats.
Muhammad Hosny
Microsoft M365 Security Consultant
Muhammad Hosny is a Microsoft Security Consultant and Certified Trainer with hands-on experience designing, securing, and troubleshooting Microsoft environments. He specializes in Entra ID, Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender, Intune, and Purview, with a strong focus on root-cause analysis and secure-by-design architectures. His work helps organizations build resilient Microsoft security solutions while avoiding common design and operational pitfalls.