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Cybersecurity

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A cybersecurity overview course provides a fundamental understanding of protecting digital systems, networks, and data from attacks by covering key concepts like common threats, security tools, and defense strategies. These courses are designed for both technical and non-technical audiences and often include topics such as cryptography, network protocols, and best practices for safeguarding information.

Course Content

Module 1: Cybersecurity Foundations
6 Topics
1 Quiz
Introduction to Cybersecurity
CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
Types of Threat Actors (Hacktivists, Nation-States, Script Kiddies)
Cyber Risk (Threats and Vulnerabilities)
Cybersecurity Career Paths
Top 10 Cybersecurity Certifications
Quiz 1: Module 1 – Cybersecurity Foundations
Module 2: Threat Landscape
4 Topics
1 Quiz
Cyber Threats and Mitigations
Malware Types (Viruses, Worms, Ransomware)
Social Engineering (Phishing, Pretexting, Baiting)
Case Studies: Notable Breaches (Equifax, SolarWinds)
Quiz 2: Module 2 – Threat Landscape
Module 3: Network Security
5 Topics
1 Quiz
OSI Model and Security
Firewalls and Types
IDS/IPS Systems
Layer 3 Security, ACLs
Layer 2 Security, Port Security
Quiz 3: Module 3 – Network Security
Module 4: Cryptography Basics
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What is Cryptography
Steganography
Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Encryption
Layer 4 Security, SSL/TLS
VPNs, and Hashing (SHA/MD5)
Quiz 4: Module 4 – Cryptography Basics
Module 5: Ethical Hacking Fundamentals
4 Topics
1 Quiz
White, Grey and Black Hat
Kali Linux Tools (Nmap, Metasploit)
Vulnerability Scanning with Nessus/OpenVAS
CTF Challenge: Basic Penetration Test
Quiz 5: Module 5 – Ethical Hacking Fundamentals
Module 6: Defense Strategies
7 Topics
1 Quiz
Layered Security
Zero Trust Model
SIEM Systems (Splunk, AlienVault)
Security Operations Centre (SOC)
Incident Response Management
BCP Concepts
DRP Concepts
Quiz 6: Module 6 – Defense Strategies
Module 7: Compliance & Laws
5 Topics
1 Quiz
IT Management vs Governance
COBIT 2019 Overview
ISO 27001 Overview
GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS Overview
Risk Assessment Frameworks (NIST CSF)
Quiz 7: Module 7 – Compliance & Laws
Module 8: Emerging Trends
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Cloud Security (AWS/Azure)
IoT Vulnerabilities
AI in Cybersecurity
Quiz 8: Module 8 – Emerging Trends