Course description

Unlock the Secrets of Cybersecurity: Master Digital Defense in 12 Weeks

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of cybersecurity with our cutting-edge 12-week course. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned IT professional, this comprehensive program is your passport to becoming a cybersecurity expert.

???? Why Choose Our Cybersecurity Course?

  • Industry-Leading Curriculum: Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats with our constantly updated content
  • Hands-On Experience: Blend theory with practical skills through real-world simulations and exercises
  • Expert-Led Instruction: Learn from seasoned cybersecurity professionals at the forefront of the industry
  • Career-Focused Training: Gain the skills and knowledge sought after by top employers in the field
  • Flexible Learning: Tailored for all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners

???? What You'll Master:

  1. Ethical Hacking Techniques
  2. Network Security Fundamentals
  3. Cloud and Mobile Security
  4. Incident Response and Digital Forensics
  5. Cryptography and Secure Coding
  6. IoT and Industrial Control Systems Security
  7. Compliance and Regulatory Frameworks

???? Career Opportunities:

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Penetration Tester
  • Security Consultant
  • Incident Response Specialist
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Don't just witness the digital revolution – secure it! Our course equips you with the tools to protect critical infrastructure, safeguard sensitive data, and combat cyber threats in an increasingly connected world.

???? Emerge as a Confident Cybersecurity Practitioner

By the end of 12 weeks, you'll possess the skills to:

  1. Conduct penetration tests and vulnerability assessments
  2. Implement robust security measures across various platforms
  3. Respond effectively to security incidents
  4. Navigate complex regulatory landscapes

Are you ready to become a guardian of the digital realm? Your cybersecurity adventure starts here. Enroll now and take the first step towards a thrilling and in-demand career!

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Week 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

Lesson 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
a. Definition and scope of cybersecurity
b. Historical evolution of cybersecurity
c. Key figures in cybersecurity development
d. Major cybersecurity events and their impact
e. Practical Exercise

Lesson 2: The Importance of Cybersecurity and Basic Concepts
a. Current cybersecurity landscape and emerging threats
b. Impact of cyber-attacks on individuals, businesses, and nations
c. Basic cybersecurity terminology and concepts
d. The CIA triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
e. Introduction to common attack vectors and defense mechanisms
f. Overview of cybersecurity careers and job roles
g. Practical Exercises

Week 2: Understanding Cyber Threats

Lesson 3: Types of Cyber Threats
a. Classification of cyber threats
b. Passive vs. active threats
c. Internal vs. external threats
d. Common cyber-attack techniques (e.g., brute force, dictionary attacks, social engineering)
e. Emerging threat landscapes (e.g., IoT vulnerabilities, AI-powered attacks)
f. Practical Exercise

Lesson 4: Malware and Its Types
a. Definition and characteristics of malware
b. Types of malwares: viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, bootkit, adware, spyware
c. Ransomware: function, impact, and notable incidents
d. Malware infection vectors and propagation methods
e. Anti-malware strategies and tools
f. Practical Exercise

Lesson 5: Phishing and Social Engineering
a. Understanding social engineering techniques
b. Types of phishing attacks (spear phishing, whaling, vishing, smishing)
c. Psychological manipulation tactics used in social engineering
d. Real-world examples and case studies of successful phishing attacks
e. Best practices for phishing prevention and awareness training

Lesson 6: Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
a. Definition and characteristics of APTs
b. APT lifecycle and attack stages
c. Notable APT groups and their tactics
d. APT detection and mitigation strategies
e. Case studies of high-profile APT attacks
f. Practical Exercise

Week 3: Vulnerabilities & Risk Assessment

Lesson 7: Understanding Vulnerabilities
a. Definition and types of vulnerabilities (software, hardware, network, human)
b. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system
c. OWASP Top 10 web application vulnerabilities
d. CWE/SANS Top 25 software weaknesses
e. Vulnerability scanning tools and techniques
f. Practical Exercises

Lesson 8: Risk Assessment Techniques
a. Introduction to risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF, ISO 31000)
b. Qualitative vs. quantitative risk assessment methods
c. Risk assessment process: identification, analysis, evaluation
d. Tools for risk assessment (e.g., risk matrices, decision trees)
e. Developing a risk register and risk treatment plans
f. Practical Exercise

Week 4: Network Security Fundamentals

Lesson 9: Network Security Fundamentals
a. OSI model and TCP/IP stack review
b. Common network protocols and their security implications
c. Network attack surface and threat vectors
d. Network security zoning and segmentation
e. Defense-in-depth strategy for network security
f. Practical Exercises

Lesson 10: Firewalls and Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems
a. Types of firewalls: packet filtering, stateful inspection, application layer
b. Firewall deployment strategies and best practices
c. IDS vs. IPS: functions and differences
d. Types of IDS/IPS: network-based, host-based, wireless
e. IDS/IPS deployment strategies and tuning
f. Practical Exercises

Week 5: Web and Application Security

Lesson 11: Web Application Security
a. Web application architecture and components
b. OWASP Top 10 Web Application Security Risks
c. Client-side vs. server-side security concerns
d. Secure design principles for web applications
e. Common web vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF)
f. Practical Exercises

Lesson 12: Secure Coding Practices
a. Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
b. Common software vulnerabilities and their causes
c. Principles of secure coding (least privilege, defense in depth)
d. Input validation and output encoding techniques
e. Secure session management and authentication mechanisms
f. Practical Exercises

Week 6: Ethical Hacking and Network Attacks

Lesson 13: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
a. Defining ethical hacking and its importance
b. Types of penetration tests (black box, white box, gray box)
c. Penetration testing methodologies and phases
d. Common tools used in ethical hacking
e. Reporting and documentation in penetration testing
f. Practical Exercises

Lesson 14: Network Attacks and Defenses
a. Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks and prevention
b. Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed DoS (DDoS) attacks
c. DNS attacks (cache poisoning, tunneling, hijacking)
d. ARP spoofing and MAC flooding
e. Network protocol vulnerabilities and exploitation
f. Practical Exercises

Week 7: Wireless and Cryptography

Lesson 15: Wi-Fi Security
a. Wi-Fi encryption protocols (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3)
b. Wi-Fi authentication methods and vulnerabilities
c. Evil twin attacks and rogue access points
d. Wi-Fi password cracking techniques
e. Securing wireless networks: best practices and tools
f. Practical Exercises

Lesson 16: Cryptography Fundamentals
a. Basic cryptographic concepts and terminology
b. Symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption
c. Common encryption algorithms (e.g., AES, RSA)
d. Hashing and digital signatures
e. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) basics
f. Practical Exercises

Lesson 17: Password Security
a. Password complexity requirements and policies
b. Password hashing algorithms (e.g., bcrypt, Argon2, PBKDF2)
c. Salting and pepper in password storage
d. multi-factor authentication methods
e. Password managers and their security considerations
f. Practical Exercises

Week 8: Incident Response and Digital Forensics

Lesson 18: Incident Response Basics
a. Incident response lifecycle and NIST framework
b. Building an incident response team and defining roles
c. Creating and maintaining incident response plans
d. Incident detection and analysis techniques
e. Containment strategies and eradication procedures
f. Practical Exercises

Lesson 19: Digital Forensics
a. Principles of digital forensics and chain of custody
b. Types of digital evidence and their characteristics
c. Disk forensics and file system analysis
d. Memory forensics and volatile data collection
e. Network forensics and traffic analysis
f. Practical Exercises

Week 9: Advanced Threat Detection and SIEM

Lesson 20: Advanced Threat Detection
a. Behavioral analysis and anomaly detection
b. Machine learning in threat detection
c. Threat hunting techniques and methodologies
d. Indicators of Compromise (IoC) and their use
e. Automated threat detection and response systems
f. Practical Exercises

Lesson 21: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
a. SIEM architecture and components
b. Log collection, normalization, and correlation
c. Creating effective correlation rules and alerts
d. SIEM use cases and scenario development
e. SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) integration
f. Practical Exercises

Week 10: Cloud, Mobile, and IoT Security

Lesson 22: Cloud Security
a. Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and their security implications
b. Shared responsibility model in cloud security
c. Cloud-specific security controls and best practices
d. Cloud access security brokers (CASB)
e. Securing containerized and serverless environments
f. Practical Exercises

Lesson 23: Mobile Device Security
a. Mobile operating system security features
b. Mobile application security best practices
c. Mobile device management (MDM) solutions
d. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) security considerations
e. Mobile malware and attack vectors
f. Practical Exercises

Lesson 24: IoT Security
a. IoT architecture and components
b. Common IoT vulnerabilities and attack vectors
c. Securing IoT devices and networks
d. IoT data privacy and protection
e. Industrial IoT (IIoT) security considerations
f. Practical Exercises

Week 11: OT/ICS Security and Compliance

Lesson 25: Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control System (ICS) Security
a. OT/ICS architecture and components
b. Differences between IT and OT security
c. Common OT/ICS vulnerabilities and attack vectors
d. Security controls for OT/ICS environments
e. ICS network segmentation and monitoring
f. Practical Exercises

Lesson 26: Compliance and Regulations in Cybersecurity
a. Overview of key cybersecurity regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
b. Compliance frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF)
c. Privacy laws and data protection requirements
d. Auditing and reporting for compliance
e. Balancing security and compliance requirements
f. Practical Exercises

Week 12: Security Awareness, Program Management, and Career Paths

Lesson 27: Security Awareness Training
a. Developing effective security awareness programs
b. social engineering awareness and prevention
c. Phishing simulation and training
d. Measuring the effectiveness of security awareness initiatives
e. Creating a security-conscious organizational culture
f. Practical Exercises

Lesson 28: Cybersecurity Program Management
a. Developing a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy
b. Risk management and governance in cybersecurity
c. Security metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)
d. Building and managing a cybersecurity team
e. Vendor risk management and third-party security
f. Practical Exercises

Lesson 29: Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity
a. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in cybersecurity
b. Blockchain technology and its security applications
c. Quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography
d. Edge computing security considerations
e. 5G network security challenges and opportunities
f. Practical Exercises

Lesson 30: Career Paths in Cybersecurity
a. Overview of cybersecurity job roles and responsibilities
b. Required skills and certifications for different career paths
c. Building a cybersecurity portfolio and gaining experience
d. Networking and professional development in the cybersecurity field
e. Staying current with evolving cybersecurity trends
f. Practical Exercises

Lesson 31: Capstone Project
a. Comprehensive security assessment of a fictitious organization
b. Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
c. Incident response plan development
d. Security policy and procedure creation
e. Presentation of findings and recommendations
f. Practical Exercises

Lesson 32: Course Review and Certification Preparation
a. Comprehensive review of key concepts from all lessons
b. Practice questions covering various cybersecurity domains
c. Discussion of common cybersecurity certification paths
d. Strategies for continued learning and skill development
e. Final course assessment
f. Course completion certificate and next steps

What will i learn?

  • Gain a broad and deep understanding of cybersecurity concepts, from basics to advanced topics.
  • Develop the ability to identify and understand various cyber threats, including malware, phishing, and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
  • Learn to assess vulnerabilities and conduct risk assessments in various IT environments.
  • Acquire knowledge of network security fundamentals and how to protect network infrastructure.
  • Understand secure design principles and common vulnerabilities in web applications.
  • Gain practical experience in ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques.
  • Learn to defend against various types of cyber attacks, including network, web, and Wi-Fi attacks.
  • Understand the basics of cryptography and secure communications.
  • Learn principles of secure coding and how to prevent common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS).
  • Develop skills in incident response and digital forensics.
  • Gain knowledge in threat detection, intelligence analysis, and security information and event management (SIEM).
  • Prepare for career development in the cybersecurity field, including certification preparation.
  • Complete a capstone project, demonstrating the ability to apply learned concepts in a real-world scenario.
  • Gain insights into emerging technologies and future trends in cybersecurity.
  • Obtain a course completion certification, potentially preparing for industry-recognized certifications .

Who Should Attend

  • IT professionals looking to transition into cybersecurity
  • University and College graduates with computer science or related degrees
  • Security enthusiasts wanting to formalize their knowledge
  • Professionals seeking to enhance their current cybersecurity skills
  • Anyone interested in starting a career in cybersecurity

Target Audience

Frequently asked question

The course is 12 weeks long, with 108 hours of instruction.

The course covers a wide range of cybersecurity topics, from basic concepts to advanced operations, including threats, vulnerabilities, network security, ethical hacking, cryptography, and incident response.

Yes, there is a capstone project in the final week (Week 12) of the course.

Yes, the course does offer certification. This is explicitly mentioned in Week 12's curriculum, which includes "Certification" as part of its key lessons.

The time commitment varies from 8 to 10 hours per week, depending on the topic.

International Capacity Building and Management Development

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Lectures

7

Skill level

Advanced

Expiry period

4 Months

Certificate

Yes

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