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COMPREHENSIVE CYBER SECURITY
OBJECTIVE
Upon completion of all three modules, students will have a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and tools, and will be well-equipped to handle a variety of cybersecurity challenges in professional settings.
Learning Path
MODULE 1 - Beginner
Equip students with a foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts,
terminologies, and basic tools.
- What is Cybersecurity?
- Importance of Cybersecurity
- Types of Cyber Attacks (Malware, Phishing, DDoS, etc.)
- Cybersecurity Terminologies
- Basics of Networking (LAN, WAN, Internet)
- OSI and TCP/IP Models
- IP Addressing and Subnetting
- Common Network Protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, etc.)
- Authentication and Authorization
- Encryption and Decryption
- Firewalls and Antivirus Software
- Security Policies and Best Practices
- Overview of Windows, Linux, and MacOS
- File Systems and Permissions
- Basic Command-Line Tools
- System Hardening Techniques
- Common Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
- Malware Analysis Basics
- Vulnerability Scanning Tools (Nmap, Nessus)
- Introduction to Incident Response
- Steps in Incident Response
- Basic Forensics Techniques
- Reporting and Documentation
- Setting up a Secure Home Network
- Basic Vulnerability Scanning
- Simulating Phishing Attacks
- Using Command-Line Tools for Basic Security Tasks
MODULE 2 - intermediate
Build on foundational knowledge and introduce more complex concepts and tools
used in cybersecurity.
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
- Network Security Protocols (IPSec, SSL/TLS)
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
- Network Traffic Analysis Tools (Wireshark)
- Common Web Vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
- Secure Coding Practices
- Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
- Penetration Testing Tools (Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP)
- Types of Malware (Virus, Worms, Ransomware, etc.)
- Static and Dynamic Analysis
- Using Sandboxing Tools
- Reverse Engineering Basics
- Cryptographic Algorithms (Symmetric, Asymmetric)
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Digital Signatures and Certificates
- Cryptographic Tools (OpenSSL)
- Advanced Incident Response Techniques
- Forensic Imaging and Analysis
- Memory Forensics
- Log Analysis and SIEM Tools
- Security in Software Development
- Threat Modeling
- Security Testing and Code Reviews
- DevSecOps Practices
- Advanced Network Traffic Analysis
- Web Application Penetration Testing
- Malware Analysis in a Sandbox
- Implementing Encryption in Applications
MODULE 3 - ADVANCED
Prepare students for real-world cybersecurity challenges with in-depth knowledge
and hands-on experience with advanced tools and techniques.
- Threat Intelligence Sources
- Techniques for Threat Hunting
- Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
- Use of Threat Hunting Tools (ELK Stack, Splunk)
- Advanced Penetration Testing
- Exploit Development
- Social Engineering Tactics
- Red Team vs. Blue Team Exercises
- Network Forensics
- Advanced Disk and Memory Forensics
- Forensic Analysis Tools (FTK, Autopsy)
- Incident Response Automation
- Security Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
- Risk Management Processes
- Compliance Requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)
- Security Audits and Assessments
- Cloud Security Fundamentals
- Securing Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Cloud Threats and Mitigation Strategies
- Cloud Security Tools and Services
- Internet of Things (IoT) Security
- Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity
- Blockchain Security
- Quantum Computing and its Impact on Security
- Real-World Scenario Simulation
- End-to-End Security Assessment
- Detailed Reporting and Presentation
- Peer Review and Feedback