Program Structure

Module 1: Fundamentals of Information Security

• Introduction to Cybersecurity and its Importance
• CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
• Security Terminology: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risks
• Fundamentals of Risk Management
• Cryptography Basics: Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Encryption, Hashing, Digital Signatures
• Security Auditing: Principles and Best Practices
• Network Security Essentials: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs
• Introduction to Cloud Security

Module 2: Understanding Cyber Attacks

• Overview of Cyber Attacks and Threat Landscape
• Types of Cyber Attacks: Phishing, Malware, Ransomware, DDoS, APTs
• Attack Vectors and Common Exploits
• Case Studies: Recent High-Profile Cyber Attacks
• Cybersecurity at Organizational Levels: Policies and Procedures
• Incident Response to Cyber Attacks at the Organizational Level

Module 3: Risk Management and Security Controls

• Identifying Cybersecurity Risks in Business Environments
• Designing and Implementing Cybersecurity Policies
• Introduction to Security Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
• Identification and Implementation of Appropriate Security Controls:
  • Technical Controls (Firewalls, Antivirus)
  • Administrative Controls (Policies, Access Control)
  • Physical Controls (Surveillance, Access Badges)
• Vulnerability Management: Identifying and Mitigating Weaknesses

Module 4: Advanced Cryptography and Secure Communications

• Advanced Encryption Techniques: RSA, AES, PKI
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Digital Certificates
• Secure Communication Protocols: SSL/TLS, IPsec
• Digital Signatures and Certificate Authorities
• Implementing Secure Email and Messaging Systems
• Blockchain Technology and Cybersecurity

Module 5: Network Security and Threat Detection

• Network Security Architecture: DMZ, Proxy Servers, VLANs
• Configuring and Managing Firewalls and VPNs
• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
• Threat Detection and Monitoring Tools: SIEM, Snort
• Traffic Analysis and Packet Sniffing
• Wireless Security: Protocols, WPA2, and Wi-Fi Vulnerabilities

Module 6: Cybersecurity in Cloud Environments

• Introduction to Cloud Computing and Cloud Security
• Shared Responsibility Model in Cloud Security
• Securing Cloud Services: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) in Cloud Platforms
• Cloud Data Encryption and Storage Security
• Cloud Monitoring and Threat Detection Tools (AWS CloudTrail, Azure Security Center)

Module 7: Security Operations and Incident Management

• Security Operations Center (SOC) Role and Functions
• Incident Response Lifecycle: Preparation, Detection, Containment, Eradication, Recovery
• Incident Response Playbooks and Their Usage
• Incident Handling and Reporting Best Practices
• Forensic Investigation Techniques
• Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Breaches
• Case Study: Real-World Incident Response Scenarios

Module 8: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

• Introduction to Ethical Hacking and its Role in Cybersecurity
• Penetration Testing Phases: Planning, Scanning, Exploitation, Post-Exploitation
• Tools for Penetration Testing: Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite
• Vulnerability Scanning and Exploit Development
• Web Application Security Testing (OWASP Top 10)
• Conducting Social Engineering Attacks (Phishing, Pretexting)
• Reporting and Mitigating Vulnerabilities

Module 9: Capstone Project

• Hands-On Cybersecurity Project
• Simulation of Real-World Cyber Attacks
• Implementing Security Controls and Incident Response
• Creating a Comprehensive Incident Response Report
• Presentation of Findings and Solutions to Stakeholders