You already know a VPN secures traffic between your device and the VPN servers, so hackers and spies can’t see your data while it’s in transmission (or your IP address). But how exactly does it do that?
In this session we take a look at the fundamentals, starting with what a VPN, or ‘virtual private network,’ is. We also introduce the concepts of Tor and the Dark Web.
• Annonymizers
• Introduction to proxy servers
• Introduction to VPNs
• Types of VPNs
• Introduction to Tor
• The Dark Web
This course is perfect for individuals:
• with no background in IT or cyber security
• who want to learn how to protect themselves against hackers and malware
• who want to learn the basics of cyber security
• who want to learn about new strategies and software that can ensure their privacy online
No prior security experience required—this is a beginner-level course
