Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security

• Topics Covered:
  • Overview of cyber threats and risks.
  • Importance of cybersecurity in the digital age.
  • Basic terminology and concepts.
• Duration: 3 hours
• Comments: Provides a foundational understanding of the cybersecurity landscape.

Module 2: Fundamentals of Networking

• Topics Covered:
  • Basics of networking and protocols.
  • TCP/IP fundamentals.
  • Understanding network architectures.
• Duration: 6 hours
• Comments: Establishes the core networking knowledge essential for cybersecurity.

Module 3: Operating System Security

• Topics Covered:
  • Securing Windows, Linux, or macOS.
  • User account management and permissions.
  • Patch management.
• Duration: 6 hours
• Comments: Focuses on securing operating systems, a crucial aspect of cybersecurity.

Module 4: Introduction to Cryptography

• Topics Covered:
  • Basic cryptographic concepts.
  • Encryption and decryption techniques.
  • Public key infrastructure (PKI).
• Duration: 6 hours
• Comments: Introduces the principles of cryptography and its role in cybersecurity.

Module 5: Web Security Basics

• Topics Covered:
  • Common web vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS).
  • Securing web applications.
  • Web application firewalls (WAF).
• Duration: 6 hours
• Comments: Addresses security concerns specific to web applications.

Module 6: Threat Intelligence and Information Sharing

• Topics Covered:
  • Understanding threat intelligence.
  • Information sharing and collaboration.
  • Threat feeds and analysis.
• Duration: 3 hours
• Comments: Introduces the importance of threat intelligence in cybersecurity.

Module 7: Network Security

• Topics Covered:
  • Firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
  • Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
  • Securing wireless networks.
• Duration: 6 hours
• Comments: Explores network-centric security measures.

Module 8: Incident Response and Handling

• Topics Covered:
  • Developing an incident response plan.
  • Identifying and responding to security incidents.
  • Post-incident analysis.
• Duration: 6 hours
• Comments: Equips professionals with skills to respond effectively to security incidents.

Module 9: Security Assessment and Penetration Testing

• Topics Covered:
  • Conducting vulnerability assessments.
  • Penetration testing methodologies.
  • Reporting and remediation.
• Duration: 6 hours
• Comments: Covers techniques for identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities.

Module 10: Advanced Cyber Security Concepts

• Topics Covered:
  • Advanced persistent threats (APTs).
  • Zero-day vulnerabilities.
  • Advanced malware analysis.
• Duration: 6 hours
• Comments: Explores advanced topics to deepen cybersecurity knowledge.

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