Description

Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security

• Definition and importance of cyber security

• Types of threats: malware, phishing, ransomware, DoS attacks

• Cyber security goals: confidentiality, integrity, availability (CIA triad)

• Key roles and career paths in cyber security

Module 2: Networking Fundamentals

• Basics of computer networks

• OSI and TCP/IP models

• IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, MAC addresses

• Common protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SSH)

Module 3: System and Application Security

• Operating system vulnerabilities (Windows/Linux)

• Patch management and updates

• Application hardening

• Secure coding practices

Module 4: Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities

• Malware types and behaviors

• Phishing and social engineering

• Man-in-the-middle attacks

• Brute force and dictionary attacks

Module 5: Cryptography Basics

• Concepts of encryption and decryption

• Symmetric vs asymmetric encryption

• Hashing and digital signatures

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Module 6: Network Security

• Firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)

• Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

• Secure network architecture and segmentation

• Wireless security protocols

Module 7: Web and Cloud Security

• Common web vulnerabilities: XSS, SQL injection, CSRF

• OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities

• Cloud security basics (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Shared responsibility model in the cloud

Module 8: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Authentication vs authorization

• Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

• Role-based access control (RBAC)

• Identity providers and SSO

Module 9: Security Operations and Incident Response

• Setting up a Security Operations Center (SOC)

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

• Incident response process and playbooks

• Log analysis and threat hunting

Module 10: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

• Phases of penetration testing

• Reconnaissance, scanning, and exploitation

• Tools: Kali Linux, Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark

• Reporting and remediation

Module 11: Compliance, Policies, and Risk Management

• Understanding risk, threats, and vulnerabilities

• Security policies, standards, and procedures

• Key regulations: GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS

• Business continuity and disaster recovery

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