Course Overview:

This course develops expert skills in cybersecurity, covering network, cloud, web, endpoint, cryptography, incident response, ethical hacking, risk management, and emerging technologies.

Module Breakdown

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity principles, terminology, historical threats, and modern relevance for individuals and businesses.

Module 2: Foundations of Information Security

CIA Triad, governance, risk management, compliance, and legal/regulatory aspects.

Module 3: Network Security

Networking fundamentals, security protocols, and secure network architecture design.

Module 4: Cryptography and Encryption

Symmetric/asymmetric encryption, digital signatures, certificates, and cryptographic principles.

Module 5: Secure Software Development

Secure coding, threat modeling, and SDLC best practices.

Module 6: Web Application Security

Identify vulnerabilities, test applications, and implement secure coding practices.

Module 7: Cloud Security

Cloud fundamentals, securing environments, compliance, and best practices.

Module 8: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Authentication methods, access control models, identity management, and single sign-on.

Module 9: Endpoint Security

Endpoint protection, policies, mobile device security, and configurations.

Module 10: Incident Response and Management

Detect, analyze, triage incidents, response planning, and post-incident recovery.

Module 11: Security Operations

Monitoring, SIEM, threat intelligence, and security analytics.

Module 12: Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing

Assess vulnerabilities, conduct penetration tests, and remediate findings.

Module 13: Risk Management and Compliance

Risk assessment, treatment strategies, and adherence to compliance frameworks.

Module 14: Ethical Hacking and Red Teaming

Ethical hacking fundamentals, red team methodologies, and offensive security techniques.

Module 15: Emerging Technologies and Trends

AI, blockchain, current cybersecurity trends, future directions, and professional development.