Introduction to Cyber Security Duration: 3 Month
- What is Cyber Security?
- Importance and Scope of Cyber Security
- Types of Cyber Attacks
- Key Cyber Threats (Phishing, Malware, Ransomware, DoS, Insider Threats)
- CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
- Security Terminologies and Concepts
Networking Fundamentals
- Basics of Networking (LAN, WAN, VPN)
- OSI & TCP/IP Models
- IP Addressing, Subnetting, and Ports
- DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, SMTP, FTP protocols
- Firewalls, Routers, Switches basics
- Packet Transmission & Wireshark Introduction
Operating Systems & System Security
- Windows and Linux Basics
- System Hardening Techniques
- User Privileges & Access Control
- File Permissions & Security Policies
- Windows Registry & Event Viewer
- Linux Security Commands & Logs
Cryptography Fundamentals
- What is Cryptography?
- Types: Symmetric vs Asymmetric Encryption
- Hashing (MD5, SHA)
- Digital Signatures & Certificates
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- SSL/TLS and HTTPS
- Real-World Use Cases of Cryptography
Cyber Threats, Attacks & Vulnerabilities
- Types of Attacks: Malware, Virus, Worms, Trojan, Ransomware
- Social Engineering & Phishing
- Man-in-the-Middle (MITM)
- SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF
- Denial of Service (DoS/DDoS)
- Vulnerability Scanning & Exploits
Security Tools & Techniques
- Introduction to Security Tools
- Wireshark – Network Packet Analysis
- Nmap – Network Scanning
- Metasploit – Exploitation Framework
- Burp Suite – Web Application Testing
- Nessus/OpenVAS – Vulnerability Scanning
Web Application Security
- Web Application Architecture
- OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities
- SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF in detail
- Secure Coding Practices
- Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
- Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)
Ethical Hacking (Practical)
- What is Ethical Hacking?
- Hacking Phases (Reconnaissance, Scanning, Exploitation, Post-Exploitation)
- Footprinting & Information Gathering
- Network & System Hacking Techniques
- Password Cracking & Privilege Escalation
- Wireless Hacking Basics
- Reporting & Documentation
Security Operations & Incident Management
- What is a SOC (Security Operations Center)?
- Log Analysis & Monitoring
- SIEM Tools (Splunk, QRadar, ELK Stack)
- Incident Response Process
- Threat Hunting & Forensics Basics
- Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)
- Case Study: Handling a Cyber Incident
Cloud & Network Security
- Introduction to Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Cloud Security Principles
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Network Security Concepts
- Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs
- Secure Network Design & Segmentation
Endpoint & Data Security
- Endpoint Protection Tools (Antivirus, EDR)
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Disk Encryption & Backup Security
- Patch Management & Updates
- Email Security & Spam Filters
Cyber Laws, Governance & Compliance
- Overview of Cyber Laws (Global & Indian IT Act 2000)
- GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS
- Security Policies & Frameworks
- Risk Assessment & Management
Emerging Trends in Cyber Security
- Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Security
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Blockchain & Security
- Quantum Cryptography (Intro)
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
Projects & Hands-On Labs
Mini Projects:
- Network Scanning using Nmap
- Packet Analysis using Wireshark
- SQL Injection Lab
- Password Cracking using Hashcat
Capstone Projects:
- Web App Penetration Testing Report
- SOC Incident Response Simulation
- Secure Network Design for a Company
- Cloud Security Configuration Audit
Career Preparation & Certifications
- Resume Building for Cyber Security Roles
- Setting up a Cyber Security Lab (VirtualBox/Kali Linux)
- Mock Interviews & Practical Scenarios
- Certification Roadmap: CompTIA Security+
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
- CISSP (Intro)
- AWS Security / Azure Security
- OSCP (for advanced learners)
