Cyber Security

 Duration  : 90 WORKING CLASSES

 Who Is This Course For? 

This course is ideal for a wide range of individuals looking to enter or advance in the field of cybersecurity:

• IT Professionals: System administrators, network engineers, and security officers who need to understand how to proactively defend systems.
• Aspiring Security Analysts/Professionals: Those looking to make a career out of defending and securing IT infrastructure.
• Graduates: Individuals with a foundational IT background (e.g., in Computer Science, IT, or Engineering) who want to specialize in a highly in-demand domain.
• Security Enthusiasts: Anyone with a strong curiosity about cyberattacks and how to build secure environments.
• Developers & QA Professionals: Those who want to integrate security best practices into the development lifecycle

Course content

 Module 1:

Introduction to Cybersecurity & Threat Landscape

Topic Description

• Introduction to Cyber Security Understanding the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), security principles, and the evolution of cyber threats.
• Types of Cyber Attacks & Threat Analysis Identifying various attack vectors (e.g., Denial of Service, Phishing, Malware) and understanding threat intelligence.
• Cyber Laws & Compliance Overview of legal and ethical issues in cybersecurity, data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and compliance frameworks.
• Risk Management Introduction to identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks within an organization.

Module 2: 

Network & Infrastructure Security

Topic Description

• Network Security Architecture Fundamentals of network components, segmentation, and securing network devices.
• Firewalls, IDS, and IPS Understanding the configuration and role of security controls like Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS).
• Wireless Network Security Securing Wi-Fi networks, common wireless vulnerabilities, and best practices for configuration.
• Network Auditing Tools Introduction to network analysis and auditing using tools like Wireshark and basic commands of Nmap (for security auditing).

 Module 3:

System Security & Vulnerability Management

Topic Description

• Vulnerability Assessment & Risk Management Techniques for scanning, identifying, and classifying vulnerabilities in operating systems and applications.
• System Administration Security Hardening operating systems (Windows & Linux), managing patches, and secure configuration management.
• Malware & Endpoint Protection Understanding different types of malware (viruses, ransomware, trojans) and methods of detection and prevention (Antivirus, EDR).
• Cryptography Basics Core concepts of encryption, hashing, digital signatures, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

Module 4: 

Application & Data Security

Topic Description

• Web Application Security Fundamentals Introduction to common web vulnerabilities (like SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting – XSS) and defensive coding practices.
• Access Control & Authentication Implementing strong identity and access management (IAM), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and authorization models.
• Data Security & Privacy Securing data at rest and in transit, data loss prevention (DLP), and secure data retention policies.

Module 5: 

Incident Response & Digital Forensics

Topic Description

• Security Monitoring & Logging Utilizing security information and event management (SIEM) concepts to collect, analyze, and monitor security data.
• Incident Response Lifecycle The process of preparation, detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned from a security incident.
• Digital Forensics Fundamentals of preserving, collecting, and analyzing digital evidence after a security breach.

What You’ll Get

• Daily classes for 1 to 1½ hours
• Doubt clarification session every day
• Hands-on labs & real-world projects
• Mock exams & interview preparation
• Certificate of Completion
• Lifetime access to course materials
• One-on-one mentoring & career support (optional)

🧠 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Core Security Principles: A solid understanding of the fundamental concepts of cyber security, threat landscapes, and defensive strategies.
• Security Operations: The ability to monitor, detect, and analyze security threats and respond to incidents effectively.
• Vulnerability Assessment: Proficiency in recognizing, classifying, and mitigating various types of security vulnerabilities in systems and networks.
• Tool Mastery: Practical experience using industry-standard security tools like Wireshark and network/vulnerability scanners.

💼  Career Roles After Course

The skills acquired in this course open doors to a variety of in-demand cybersecurity career paths:

• Information Security Analyst
• Security Administrator
• Security Consultant
• Vulnerability Analyst
• Incident Responder / Forensics Analyst
• Security Engineer