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Cybersecurity Fundamentals Course

Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

- Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities


- Basic Terminologies: Threat, Vulnerability, Risk, and Attack

Module 2: Operating Systems and Network Security


- Operating Systems: Windows and Linux Fundamentals
- Networking Concepts: TCP/IP Protocols, Firewalls, and VPNs
- Network Security: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM Systems
- Wireless Security: WLAN Security Protocols and WPA

Module 3: System and Application Security


- System Hardening Techniques: Patching and Updates
- Application Security: Secure Coding and Testing
- Vulnerability Management: Common Vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
- Cyber Resilience: Planning and Recovery

Module 4: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing


- Introduction to Ethical Hacking
- Phases of Hacking: Reconnaissance, Scanning, Exploitation, Post-Exploitation
- Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)
- Tools: Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, Burp Suite

Learning Outcome:
- Gain proficiency in ethical hacking methodologies and tools.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
Module 5: Incident Response and Threat Intelligence
- Incident Response: Detection, Analysis, and Recovery
- Threat Intelligence: Gathering, Analyzing, and Reporting Threat Data
- Malware Analysis and Defense Strategies
- Mitigating Ransomware and Phishing Attacks

Learning Outcome:
- Learn how to handle cybersecurity incidents.
- Understand how to use threat intelligence to enhance security posture.

Module 6: Cloud and Application Security


- Securing Cloud Infrastructure (Azure, AWS)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Securing Web Applications: OWASP Practices
- Secure Application Development (DevSecOps)

Learning Outcome:
- Understand cloud security fundamentals and practices.
- Learn about securing web applications and managing access control.

Module 7: Compliance and Cyber Laws


- Overview of Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO/IEC 27001)
- Compliance Management
- Cyber Ethics: Privacy, Intellectual Property, and Legal Implications

Learning Outcome:
- Learn about global and regional cybersecurity regulations.
- Understand the legal aspects of cybersecurity and ethical responsibilities.

Module 8: Advanced Topics and Capstone Project


- Advanced Malware and Ransomware Defense
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Operations
- Red Team vs. Blue Team Exercises
- Cybersecurity Capstone Project

Learning Outcome:
- Apply knowledge in a real-world simulation through a capstone project.
- Gain hands-on experience in defending against and responding to complex threats.
Electives:
1. Generative AI in Cybersecurity
- Role of AI in Threat Detection and Prevention
- Deepfake Detection and NLP Techniques

2. Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate


- Advanced Security in Azure Environments

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