Cyber Security

Course Overview

Welcome to the world of Cyber Security. Throughout this course, we will explore the foundations of Cyber Security, from its historical roots to practical, hands-on experience with the command line. Students will gain essential skills for navigating Cyber Security, IP of network and how system communication to internet.

Course Curriculum

Week 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Master the essential principles of C.I.A (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability)
Identify hacker types and common attack methods
Get acquainted with OSI & TCP/UDP Models and their role in networking
Understand the distinctions between LAN and WAN setups

Week 2: Network Security Essentials

Week 3: Cybersecurity Portals, Encryption, and Hashing

Week 4: Email and Wi-Fi Security, Social Engineering Awareness

Week 5: Application Security Insights

Week 6: Vulnerability Assessment & Cloud Security

Week 7: Incident & Risk Management, Audit, and Compliance

Week 8: Security Operations Center (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Cyber Security

Course Overview

Course Curriculum

Week 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Master the essential principles of C.I.A (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability)

Identify hacker types and common attack methods

Get acquainted with OSI & TCP/UDP Models and their role in networking

Understand the distinctions between LAN and WAN setups

Week 2: Network Security Essentials

Dive into IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, including subnetting and IP classes

Explore the intricacies of the 3-way handshake and port configurations

Hands-on experience with Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, and network scanning tools

Learn about Firewall setups, NIPS, and how to audit Firewall rules effectively

Week 3: Cybersecurity Portals, Encryption, and Hashing

Navigate through vital cybersecurity portals like CVE, CISA, and NIST

Utilize cybersecurity search engines effectively

Master encryption techniques for securing data at rest and in transit

Gain proficiency in Hashing for data integrity checks

Week 4: Email and Wi-Fi Security, Social Engineering Awareness

Implement robust security measures for corporate email systems

Strengthen Wi-Fi network security to thwart potential threats

Enhance awareness about social engineering tactics and prevention strategies

Week 5: Application Security Insights

Recognize different types and methods of application security

Explore commonly used tools for application security testing

Week 6: Vulnerability Assessment & Cloud Security

Learn the ins and outs of Vulnerability Assessment (VA) procedures

Familiarize yourself with the tools utilized in VA processes

Gain practical insights into cloud security through detailed walkthroughs

Week 7: Incident & Risk Management, Audit, and Compliance

Understand the methodologies behind Incident Management and Risk Management

Get acquainted with various compliance standards like ISO, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDP

Week 8: Security Operations Center (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Dive into the workings of SOC and SIEM tools

Engage in hands-on assignments to apply learned concepts effectively

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