Curriculum
- 15 Sections
- 361 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Introduction to Cybersecurity76
- 1.11- Confidentiality
- 1.2Sensitive Information
- 1.3Access Control
- 1.4Encryption
- 1.5Data Masking and Anonymization
- 1.6Physical Security
- 1.7Security Policies and Training
- 1.8Monitoring and Auditing
- 1.92- Integrity
- 1.10Data Validation and Verification
- 1.11Access Control
- 1.12Data Encryption
- 1.13Data Integrity Checks
- 1.14Backup and Recovery
- 1.15Change Management
- 1.16Auditing and Logging
- 1.173- Availability
- 1.18Redundancy and Fault Tolerance
- 1.19Load Balancing
- 1.20High Availability Architectures
- 1.21Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection
- 1.22Data Backup and Recovery
- 1.23Monitoring and Incident Response
- 1.24Business Continuity Planning
- 1.254- Authentication
- 1.26User Authentication
- 1.27Device Authentication
- 1.28System Authentication
- 1.29Authentication Protocols
- 1.30Authentication Factors
- 1.31Authentication Tokens and Tokens
- 1.325- Authorization
- 1.33Access Control Policies
- 1.34Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- 1.35Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
- 1.36Permission Assignment
- 1.37Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- 1.38Policy Enforcement
- 1.39Auditing and Logging:
- 1.406- Encryption
- 1.41Cryptographic Algorithms
- 1.42Encryption Keys
- 1.43Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption
- 1.44End-to-End Encryption
- 1.45Transport Layer Encryption
- 1.46Data-at-Rest Encryption
- 1.477- Firewalls and Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
- 1.48Firewalls
- 1.49Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
- 1.50Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
- 1.518- Patch Management
- 1.52Vulnerability Assessment
- 1.53Patch Prioritization
- 1.54Patch Testing
- 1.55Patch Deployment
- 1.56Patch Management Tools
- 1.57Continuous Monitoring and Reporting
- 1.58Third-Party Patching
- 1.599- Security Awareness Training
- 1.60Phishing Awareness
- 1.61Password Security
- 1.62Social Engineering Awareness
- 1.63Data Handling and Privacy
- 1.64Safe Internet and Device Usage
- 1.65Incident Reporting and Response
- 1.66Regular Refreshers and Updates
- 1.6710- Incident Response
- 1.68Preparation
- 1.69Detection and Analysis
- 1.70Containment and Eradication
- 1.71Recovery and Remediation
- 1.72Post-Incident Analysis and Lessons Learned
- 1.73Communication and Coordination
- 1.74Continuous Improvement
- 1.75Case Studies
- 1.76Rest
- Computer Networking18
- 2.11- Fundamentals of Computer Networks
- 2.2Topology
- 2.3Networking Devices
- 2.4Transmission Media
- 2.52- Protocols
- 2.6TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
- 2.7HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
- 2.8DNS (Domain Name System)
- 2.93- IP Addressing
- 2.10IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4)
- 2.11IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6)
- 2.124- Network Security Basics
- 2.13Firewalls
- 2.14Encryption
- 2.15Access Control
- 2.16Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
- 2.17Practical Exaples
- 2.18Rest
- Operating Systems Security18
- 3.11- Windows Operating System
- 3.2User Account Control (UAC)
- 3.3Windows Defender
- 3.4Windows Firewall
- 3.5BitLocker
- 3.6Group Policy
- 3.72- macOS
- 3.8Gatekeeper
- 3.9FileVault
- 3.10XProtect
- 3.11App Sandbox
- 3.123- Linux Operating Systems
- 3.13Permissions and Access Control
- 3.14SELinux and AppArmor
- 3.15Firewalls
- 3.16Package Management
- 3.17Practical Examples
- 3.18Rest
- Cryptography15
- 4.11- Basics of Encryption and Decryption
- 4.2Encryption
- 4.3Decryption
- 4.42- Cryptographic Algorithms
- 4.5Symmetric Encryption
- 4.6Asymmetric Encryption (Public-Key Encryption)
- 4.73- Cryptographic Protocols
- 4.8SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security)
- 4.9PGP (Pretty Good Privacy)
- 4.10IPsec (Internet Protocol Security)
- 4.114- Cryptographic Hash Functions
- 4.12Hash Functions
- 4.13Common Hash Algorithms
- 4.14Practical Examples
- 4.15Rest
- Web Security17
- 5.11- Securing Web Applications
- 5.2Input Validation
- 5.3Authentication and Authorization
- 5.4Session Management
- 5.5HTTPS (HTTP Secure)
- 5.6Content Security Policy (CSP)
- 5.7Secure Coding Practices
- 5.8Regular Security Updates
- 5.92- Common Web Vulnerabilities
- 5.10Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- 5.11SQL Injection (SQLi)
- 5.12Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
- 5.13Sensitive Data Exposure
- 5.14Broken Authentication
- 5.15Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR)
- 5.16Practical Examples
- 5.17Rest
- Network Security19
- 6.11- Firewalls
- 6.2Definition
- 6.3Functionality
- 6.4Types of Firewalls
- 6.52- IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems)
- 6.6Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
- 6.7Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
- 6.8Deployment
- 6.93- VPNs (Virtual Private Networks)
- 6.10Definition
- 6.11Encryption
- 6.12Authentication
- 6.134- Network Architecture and Design for Security
- 6.14Defense-in-Depth
- 6.15Segmentation
- 6.16Least Privilege
- 6.17Security Policies and Procedures
- 6.18Rest
- 6.19Practical Examples
- Incident Response and Digital Forensics20
- 7.11- Incident Response Techniques
- 7.2Preparation
- 7.3Detection
- 7.4Containment
- 7.5Eradication
- 7.6Recovery
- 7.7Post-Incident Analysis
- 7.82- Digital Forensics Tools and Methodologies
- 7.9Disk Imaging Tools
- 7.10Forensic Analysis Tools
- 7.11Network Forensics Tools
- 7.12Memory Forensics Tools
- 7.13Timeline Analysis Tools
- 7.143- Forensic Methodologies
- 7.15Acquisition
- 7.16Analysis
- 7.17Interpretation
- 7.18Reporting
- 7.19Practical Examples
- 7.20Rest
- Ethical Hacking/Penetration Testing18
- 8.11- Understanding the Mindset of Hackers
- 8.2Curiosity and Creativity
- 8.3Persistence and Determination
- 8.4Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
- 8.5Ethical and Legal Boundaries
- 8.62- Techniques for Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessments
- 8.7Reconnaissance
- 8.8Exploitation
- 8.9Post-Exploitation
- 8.10Reporting
- 8.112- Techniques for Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessments
- 8.12Reconnaissance
- 8.13Vulnerability Scanning
- 8.14Exploitation
- 8.15Post-Exploitation
- 8.16Reporting
- 8.17Rest
- 8.18Problems and Solutions
- Security Policies and Compliance11
- 9.11- Developing and Implementing Security Policies
- 9.2Policy Development
- 9.3Policy Documentation
- 9.4Policy Communication and Training
- 9.5Policy Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring
- 9.6Policy Review and Updates
- 9.72- Understanding Regulatory Compliance
- 9.8GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- 9.9HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
- 9.10Rest
- 9.11Problems and Solutions
- Security Awareness and Training14
- 10.11- Educating Users on Cybersecurity Best Practices
- 10.2Phishing Awareness
- 10.3Password Security
- 10.4Safe Browsing Habits
- 10.5Data Protection
- 10.6Device Security
- 10.7Incident Reporting
- 10.82- Social Engineering Awareness and Prevention
- 10.9Types of Social Engineering Attacks
- 10.10Recognizing Red Flags
- 10.11Verification and Validation
- 10.12Security Awareness Exercises
- 10.13Rest
- 10.14Problems and Solutions
- Wireless Network Security16
- 11.11- Securing Wireless Networks
- 11.2Enable Encryption
- 11.3Use Complex Passwords
- 11.4Change Default Settings
- 11.5Implement Network Segmentation
- 11.6Enable MAC Address Filtering
- 11.7Disable SSID Broadcasting
- 11.8Regularly Update Firmware
- 11.92- Risks and Mitigations for Wi-Fi Vulnerabilities
- 11.10Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks
- 11.11Brute Force Attacks
- 11.12Evil Twin Attacks
- 11.13Wi-Fi Jamming
- 11.14Wi-Fi Pineapple Attacks
- 11.15Rest
- 11.16Problems and Solutions
- Cloud Security67
- 12.11- Data Encryption
- 12.2Encryption in Transit
- 12.3Encryption at Rest
- 12.42- Access Control
- 12.5Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- 12.6Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- 12.7Access Policies and Permissions
- 12.8Audit and Monitoring
- 12.93- Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
- 12.10Authentication Factors
- 12.11MFA Implementation
- 12.12Benefits of MFA
- 12.13Best Practices
- 12.144- Network Security
- 12.15Firewalls
- 12.16Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
- 12.17Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
- 12.18Access Control
- 12.19Encryption
- 12.20Network Segmentation
- 12.21Regular Audits and Monitoring
- 12.22Patch Management
- 12.235- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- 12.24Monitoring Data in Motion
- 12.25Monitoring Data at Rest
- 12.26Policy Enforcement
- 12.27Content Inspection and Classification
- 12.28Preventing Data Leakage
- 12.29Integration with Security Ecosystem
- 12.30User Awareness and Training
- 12.316- Security Monitoring and Logging
- 12.32Continuous Monitoring
- 12.33Log Management
- 12.34Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- 12.35Threat Detection and Incident Response
- 12.36Compliance and Auditing
- 12.37Cloud-Native Monitoring Solutions
- 12.38Third-Party Monitoring and Logging Tools
- 12.397- Compliance and Legal Considerations
- 12.40Industry Regulations and Compliance Standards
- 12.41Legal Requirements
- 12.42Data Protection Regulations
- 12.43Cloud Service Providers’ Role
- 12.44Assurances and Certifications
- 12.45Shared Responsibility Model
- 12.468- Data Residency and Sovereignty
- 12.47Data Residency
- 12.48Sovereignty Requirements
- 12.49Regulatory Compliance
- 12.50Cloud Provider Offerings
- 12.51Data Transfer Restrictions
- 12.52Risk Management
- 12.539- Incident Response and Disaster Recovery:
- 12.54Incident Response Plan (IRP)
- 12.55Disaster Recovery Strategy (DRS)
- 12.56Regular Backups
- 12.57Failover Mechanisms
- 12.58Recovery Procedures
- 12.5910- Vendor Security Assurance
- 12.60Assessing Security Posture
- 12.61Reviewing Certifications and Compliance
- 12.62Conducting Security Assessments
- 12.63Evaluating Compliance with Best Practices
- 12.64Ensuring Data Protection and Privacy
- 12.65Contractual Agreements and SLAs
- 12.66Problem and Solutions
- 12.67Rest
- Internet of Things (IoT) Security19
- 13.11- Security Challenges in IoT Devices
- 13.2Limited Resources
- 13.3Lack of Standardization
- 13.4Insecure Communication
- 13.5Vulnerabilities in Firmware and Software
- 13.6Physical Security Risks
- 13.7Privacy Concerns
- 13.8Lifecycle Management
- 13.92- Strategies for Securing IoT Ecosystems
- 13.10Implement Secure Authentication and Authorization Mechanisms
- 13.11Encrypt Data in Transit and at Rest
- 13.12Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- 13.13Implement Network Segmentation and Firewalls
- 13.14Monitor and Analyze Device Behavior
- 13.15Update and Patch Devices Regularly
- 13.16Enforce Physical Security Measures
- 13.17Ensure Compliance with Privacy Regulations
- 13.18Problem and Solution
- 13.19Rest
- Security Risk Management17
- 14.11- Identifying and Assessing Security Risks
- 14.2Asset Identification
- 14.3Threat Identification
- 14.4Vulnerability Assessment
- 14.5Risk Analysis
- 14.6Risk Prioritization
- 14.72- Risk Mitigation and Management Strategies
- 14.8Implement Security Controls
- 14.9Patch Management
- 14.10Access Control
- 14.11Incident Response Planning
- 14.12Data Backup and Recovery
- 14.13Security Awareness Training
- 14.14Third-Party Risk Management:
- 14.15Continuous Monitoring and Improvement
- 14.16Problem and Solutions
- 14.17Rest
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Cybersecurity16
- 15.11- Legal Frameworks Related to Cybersecurity
- 15.2Data Protection Laws
- 15.3Cybercrime Legislation
- 15.4Industry-Specific Regulations
- 15.5International Agreements and Treaties
- 15.6Regulatory Compliance Requirements
- 15.72- Ethical Considerations in Cybersecurity Practices
- 15.8Respect for Privacy
- 15.9Integrity and Honesty
- 15.10Non-Discrimination and Equity
- 15.11Accountability and Responsibility
- 15.12Social Responsibility
- 15.13Problem and Solutions
- 15.14Rest
- 15.15Exam
- 15.16Contact Form