Fundamentals of Internet Security | Secure Your Environment

Building a basic security "ring fence" around your online business

Launching an online business takes real investment of time and resources — and without basic security, that investment is at constant risk. This course walks through the fundamentals of protecting a working online environment, from understanding how attackers think to putting simple defenses in place.

Who it's for

Beginners running or planning an online business who want a practical grounding in security basics, not a deep technical dive.

Key takeaways

• The fundamentals of internet and website security
• How to think about online adversaries and what motivates them to target a business
• Common ways hackers exploit businesses for financial gain
• Simple rules to help avoid being caught up in the tens of thousands of websites blacklisted every day

Korshub's take: the framing around avoiding a blacklist is a useful, concrete stake to keep in mind — it turns abstract security best practices into a specific, business-critical outcome to protect against.