Cybersecurity

Module 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Principles

• Introduction to Cybersecurity:
• What is cybersecurity? Definition, importance, and current landscape.
• Key cybersecurity concepts: CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), Non-repudiation, Authentication, Authorization.
• Types of cyber threats: Malware (viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware), Phishing, Social Engineering, DDoS attacks, Man-in-the-Middle, Zero-day exploits.
• Cybersecurity careers and ethical considerations.

• Operating Systems Security:
• Introduction to Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems.
• User and group management, file permissions.
• System hardening techniques.
• Patch management and updates.
• Command-line interface (CLI) basics for Windows (PowerShell) and Linux (Bash).

• Networking Fundamentals:
• Network topologies (LAN, WAN, VPN).
• OSI and TCP/IP models: understanding layers and protocols (TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DNS, DHCP, ARP).
• Network devices: routers, switches, firewalls.
• Wireless network security (Wi-Fi standards, WPA2/3, rogue APs).

Module 2: Network Security and Defense

• Network Security Devices and Technologies:
• Firewalls (packet filtering, stateful, next-gen).
• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS).
• Proxy servers and VPNs.
• Network Access Control (NAC).

• Secure Network Design:
• Network segmentation (VLANs, DMZ).
• Defense in Depth strategy.
• Cloud network security (AWS, Azure, GCP security best practices).

• Vulnerability Management:
• Vulnerability assessment methodologies.
• Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, OpenVAS, Nmap).
• Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).
• Patch management and remediation.

Module 3: Cryptography and Data Security

• Introduction to Cryptography:
• Principles of encryption and decryption.
• Symmetric-key cryptography (AES, DES).
• Asymmetric-key cryptography (RSA, ECC).
• Hashing algorithms (MD5, SHA).

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI):
• Digital certificates, Certificate Authorities (CAs).
• Digital signatures and non-repudiation.

• Data Protection and Privacy:
• Data classification and handling.
• Data loss prevention (DLP).
• Privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA).
• Data at rest, in transit, and in use security.

Module 4: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

• Introduction to Ethical Hacking:
• Phases of ethical hacking (reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, maintaining access, covering tracks).
• Ethical hacking methodologies (OWASP, PTES, OSSTMM).
• Legal and ethical considerations.

• Reconnaissance and Footprinting:
• Information gathering techniques (OSINT tools, Google Dorking).
• Network scanning (Nmap, Wireshark).

• Vulnerability Exploitation:
• System hacking techniques (password cracking, privilege escalation).
• Malware analysis fundamentals (static and dynamic).
• Web application attacks (OWASP Top 10: SQL Injection, XSS, Broken Authentication, etc.) using tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP.
• Wireless network attacks.
• Mobile platform hacking.
• IoT and OT (Operational Technology) security.

• Post-Exploitation and Reporting:
• Maintaining access and covering tracks.
• Penetration testing report writing.

Module 5: Security Operations and Incident Response

• Security Operations Center (SOC) Fundamentals:
• Role of a SOC analyst.
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems (Splunk, AlienVault, QRadar).
• Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR).

• Incident Response:
• NIST Incident Response Lifecycle (Preparation, Detection & Analysis, Containment, Eradication & Recovery, Post-Incident Activity).
• Incident handling procedures.

• Digital Forensics:
• Introduction to digital forensics process (identification, preservation, collection, analysis, reporting).
• Tools for forensics (Autopsy, Sleuth Kit, FTK Imager).
• Disk imaging and data recovery.
• Network forensics and malware forensics.

• Threat Intelligence and Hunting:
• Understanding threat actors, TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures).
• MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• Proactive threat hunting.

Module 6: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

• Risk Management:
• Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Risk frameworks (NIST RMF, ISO 27001).

• Security Policies and Procedures:
• Developing and implementing security policies (Acceptable Use Policy, Password Policy, BYOD Policy).
• Security awareness training.

• Legal and Regulatory Compliance:
• Overview of cyber laws (e.g., India's IT Act, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
• Ethics in cybersecurity.

Module 7: Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity

• Cloud Security:
• Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Shared responsibility model.
• Security considerations for popular cloud providers (AWS, Azure).

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in Cybersecurity:
• AI for threat detection, anomaly detection, malware analysis.
• Risks and vulnerabilities of AI systems.
• Generative AI in cybersecurity (prompt engineering, AI for vulnerability management).

• Blockchain and Cybersecurity:
• Blockchain fundamentals and its applications in security (identity management, data integrity).

DevSecOps:

• Integrating security into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Secure coding practices.

Module 8: Practical Skills and Tools

• Practical Skills and Tools
• Linux Essentials: Proficient use of Kali Linux.
• Programming for Cybersecurity:
  • Python scripting for automation, network programming, and basic security tasks.
  • Bash scripting.
• Virtualization: Setting up virtual labs for practice (VirtualBox, VMware).
• Hands-on Labs and Simulations:
  • Capture The Flag (CTF) exercises.
  • Simulated incident response scenarios.
  • Building secure networks.

Module 9: Career Development and Certifications

• Career Development and Certifications
• Job Roles in Cybersecurity: Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Incident Responder, GRC Analyst, Cloud Security Engineer, SOC Analyst.
• Resume Building and Interview Preparation.
• Industry Certifications (Preparation & Overview):
  • Entry-Level: CompTIA Security+, (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC).
  • Intermediate: CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA PenTest+, EC-Council CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), ISC² SSCP.
  • Advanced/Management: ISC² CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CompTIA CASP+, CISM (Certified Information Security Manager).

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