CyberSecurity Basics
Understanding cybersecurity threats and preventive measures.
Hands-on exercises on securing digital assets.
Course Study Plan
Month 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
Week 1-2: Overview of Cybersecurity
Understanding the importance of cybersecurity
Key concepts and terminology
Historical context and evolution of cybersecurity threats
Week 3-4: Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards
Introduction to cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO/IEC 27001)
Compliance and regulatory requirements
Establishing a cybersecurity mindset
Week 5-6: Basic Networking and Internet Security
Basics of networking protocols
Identifying common network vulnerabilities
Introduction to firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems
Month 2: Fundamentals of Information Security
Week 1-2: Information Security Policies
Developing and implementing security policies
Role of policies in securing organizational assets
Creating a security-aware culture
Week 3-4: Access Control and Identity Management
Managing user identities and access privileges
Authentication and authorization mechanisms
Single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Week 5-6: Encryption and Cryptography
Basics of encryption algorithms
Securing data in transit and at rest
Public and private key cryptography
Month 3: Threats and Attacks
Week 1-2: Common Cyber Threats
Overview of malware (viruses, worms, ransomware)
Phishing and social engineering attacks
Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks
Week 3-4: Web Application Security
Understanding common web vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS)
Secure coding practices
Web application firewalls (WAF)
Week 5-6: Endpoint Security
Securing end-user devices (computers, mobile devices)
Antivirus and anti-malware solutions
Mobile device management (MDM)
Month 4: Security Incident Response and Management
Week 1-2: Incident Response Planning
Developing an incident response plan
Roles and responsibilities during a security incident
The importance of a rapid response
Week 3-4: Digital Forensics Basics
Introduction to digital forensics
Collecting and preserving digital evidence
Legal considerations in digital forensics
Week 5-6: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Implementing SIEM solutions
Log analysis and correlation
Proactive threat detection
Month 5: Network Security
Week 1-2: Securing Network Infrastructure
Securing routers, switches, and other network devices
Network segmentation and zoning
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Week 3-4: Wireless Security
Securing wireless networks
Wi-Fi encryption and authentication
Mitigating wireless security risks
Week 5-6: Cloud Security Basics
Introduction to cloud security
Securing cloud infrastructure and services
Shared responsibility model in the cloud
Month 6: Final Projects and Certification
Week 1-2: Final Project Briefing
Students receive final project instructions
Choosing a real-world cybersecurity scenario to analyze and secure
Week 3-4: Project Execution
Students work on their final projects
Instructor guidance and feedback
Week 5-6: Project Presentation and Certification
Students present their final projects
Certification awarded upon successful completion
Career guidance and next steps in cybersecurity