Course Content

• Module 1: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
  • Definition and importance of cyber security
  • Overview of cyber threats and attack vectors
  • Basic security principles and practices
• Module 2: Understanding Cyber Threats
  • Types of cyber threats (malware, phishing, social engineering, etc.)
  • Anatomy of a cyber-attack
  • Real-world case studies of cyber incidents
• Module 3: Cyber Security Frameworks and Standards
  • Introduction to security frameworks (NIST, ISO/IEC 27001)
  • Importance of compliance and regulations
  • Implementing security policies and procedures
• Module 4: Protecting Information Assets
  • Data classification and protection
  • Importance of encryption and secure communication
  • Role of access control and authentication
• Module 5: Cyber Security Best Practices
  • Security awareness and training
  • Incident reporting and management
  • Developing a security-first culture

Course Content

• Module 1: Introduction to Network Security
  • Importance of securing network infrastructure
  • Basic networking concepts (IP addresses, subnets, protocols)

• Module 2: Network Security Devices and Technologies
  • Firewalls: types and configurations
  • Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
  • Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

• Module 3: Securing Network Architecture
  • Designing a secure network topology
  • Implementing network segmentation and zoning
  • Best practices for wireless network security

• Module 4: Network Security Protocols and Practices
  • Secure communication protocols (SSL/TLS, HTTPS)
  • Network monitoring and logging
  • Implementing network access control (NAC)

• Module 5: Hands-On Lab and Case Studies
  • Configuring firewalls and VPNs
  • Setting up IDS/IPS
  • Analysing network traffic and detecting anomalies

Course Content

• Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking
  • Definition and purpose of ethical hacking
  • Legal and ethical considerations
  • Phases of penetration testing
• Module 2: Reconnaissance and Information Gathering
  • Passive and active reconnaissance techniques
  • Using tools for information gathering (Nmap, Wireshark, etc.)
  • Identifying targets and vulnerabilities
• Module 3: Scanning and Enumeration
  • Network scanning techniques.
  • Identifying open ports and services
  • Enumerating system information and user accounts
• Module 4: Exploitation and Gaining Access
  • Understanding and exploiting vulnerabilities
  • Using Metasploit and other exploitation tools
  • Privilege escalation techniques.
• Module 5: Post-Exploitation and Reporting
  • Maintaining access and covering tracks
  • Documenting findings and creating reports
  • Presenting findings to stakeholders

Course Content

• Module 1: Introduction to Incident Response
  • Importance of incident response
  • Phases of incident response (preparation, detection, containment, eradication, recovery, lessons learned)
• Module 2: Preparing for Incidents
  • Developing an incident response plan
  • Establishing an incident response team
  • Incident response tools and resources
• Module 3: Detection and Analysis
  • Identifying indicators of compromise (IOCs)
  • Using SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems
  • Analysing logs and network traffic
• Module 4: Containment, Eradication, and Recovery
  • Containment strategies to limit damage
  • Eradicating threats and restoring systems
  • Recovery procedures and business continuity
• Module 5: Post-Incident Activities
  • Conducting post-incident analysis
  • Documenting and reporting incidents
  • Implementing improvements and lessons learned

Course Content

• Module 1: Introduction to Data Protection
  • Importance of data protection and privacy
  • Data protection principles and best practices
  • Regulatory requirements (GDPR, CCPA)
• Module 2: Data Classification and Handling
  • Classifying and labelling data
  • Handling sensitive and confidential information
  • Implementing data access controls
• Module 3: Data Encryption and Masking
  • Understanding encryption techniques
  • Implementing encryption for data at rest and in transit
  • Data masking and anonymisation techniques
• Module 4: Privacy Impact Assessments
  • Conducting privacy impact assessments (PIAs)
  • Identifying and mitigating privacy risks
  • Privacy by design and default
• Module 5: Data Protection Strategies
  • Implementing data loss prevention (DLP) solutions
  • Secure data disposal and destruction
  • Incident response for data breaches

Course Content

• Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Security
  • Overview of cloud computing and its benefits
  • Security challenges in the cloud
  • Shared responsibility model
• Module 2: Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Implementing IAM in the cloud
  • Managing user identities and permissions
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Module 3: Securing Cloud Infrastructure
  • Securing cloud services and applications
  • Configuring network security in the cloud
  • Using security groups and firewalls
• Module 4: Data Protection in the Cloud
  • Encrypting data in the cloud
  • Secure data storage and backups
  • Implementing DLP in the cloud
• Module 5: Compliance and Risk Management
  • Understanding cloud compliance requirements
  • Conducting cloud security assessments
  • Implementing continuous monitoring and auditing

Course Content

• Module 1: Introduction to Application Security
  • Importance of securing applications
  • Common application security threats (OWASP Top 10)
• Module 2: Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Integrating security into the SDLC
  • Secure coding practices
  • Conducting security code reviews
• Module 3: Application Vulnerability Assessments
  • Identifying and assessing application vulnerabilities
  • Using automated tools for vulnerability scanning
  • Manual testing techniques
• Module 4: Web Application Security
  • Securing web applications and APIs
  • Implementing security headers and cookies
  • Defending against common web attacks (XSS, SQL injection, CSRF)
• Module 5: Mobile Application Security
  • Securing mobile applications
  • Best practices for mobile app development
  • Testing and securing mobile APIs

Course Content

• Module 1: Introduction to Threat Intelligence
  • Definition and importance of threat intelligence
  • Types of threat intelligence (strategic, operational, tactical, technical)
• Module 2: Threat Intelligence Gathering
  • Sources of threat intelligence (open-source, commercial, internal)
  • Tools for gathering threat intelligence (SIEM, threat intelligence platforms)
  • Analyzing threat data
• Module 3: Threat Intelligence Analysis
  • Analyzing and interpreting threat intelligence
  • Creating threat profiles and indicators of compromise (IOCs)
  • Using MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Module 4: Threat Intelligence Sharing
  • Sharing threat intelligence with internal and external stakeholders
  • Using information sharing and analysis centers (ISACs)
  • Legal and ethical considerations
• Module 5: Leveraging Threat Intelligence
  • Integrating threat intelligence into security operations
  • Proactive threat hunting and incident response
  • Continuous improvement through threat intelligence