Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

• What is cybersecurity?
• Importance of cybersecurity in modern IT
• Cybersecurity frameworks and standards
• Cybersecurity terminology

Module 2: Types of Cyber Threats

• Malware: viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware
• Phishing and social engineering attacks
• Denial-of-service (DoS) attacks
• Insider threats

Module 3: Network Security Fundamentals

• Basics of networking (IP, DNS, ports, protocols)
• Firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems
• Secure network design
• Wireless network security

Module 4: System & Application Security

• Operating system security best practices
• Patch management and updates
• Secure software development basics
• Endpoint security

Module 5: Cryptography & Data Protection

• Encryption and decryption basics
• Symmetric vs asymmetric encryption
• Hashing and digital signatures
• Secure data storage and transmission

Module 6: Cybersecurity Policies & Compliance

• Security policies and governance
• Regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)
• Risk management and incident response

Module 7: Ethical Hacking (Introductory)

• Overview of ethical hacking and penetration testing
• Vulnerability assessment basics
• Security testing tools (intro level)

Module 8: Final Project / Lab

• Implement basic network and system security measures
• Detect and respond to simulated cyber threats
• Prepare a security report and recommendations

Skills Covered

• Cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Threat identification and mitigation
• Network and system security
• Cryptography and data protection
• Risk assessment and compliance
• Ethical hacking basics