Introduction to Cybersecurity

• Understanding cybersecurity and its importance in protecting digital assets.

• Overview of threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management in modern IT environments.

• Real-world examples of cybersecurity incidents and lessons learned.

• Benefits of proactive security measures for organizations.

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

• Core principles: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA triad).

• Types of cyber threats: malware, phishing, ransomware, social engineering, and insider threats.

• Overview of security frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls.

• Lab: Identifying vulnerabilities in sample networks and systems.

Network Security

• Network fundamentals: protocols, IP addressing, routing, and firewalls.

• Network security measures: firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs.

• Lab: Configuring firewall rules and detecting network anomalies.

Endpoint Security and Device Management

• Securing desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and IoT endpoints.

• Antivirus, anti-malware, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.

• Lab: Setting up endpoint security policies and scanning for threats.

Cryptography and Encryption

• Basics of symmetric and asymmetric encryption.

• Hashing, digital signatures, and certificates.

• Lab: Implementing encryption and decryption in file transfer and communication scenarios.

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• User authentication and authorization.

• Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and role-based access control (RBAC).

• Lab: Configuring secure access policies for users and groups.

Web Application Security

• Common web vulnerabilities: SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, and session hijacking.

• Secure coding practices and OWASP Top 10.

• Lab: Identifying and fixing web application vulnerabilities.

Malware Analysis and Threat Intelligence

• Understanding malware types and attack vectors.

• Using threat intelligence tools to analyze and respond to threats.

• Lab: Analyzing malware samples in a controlled lab environment.

Security Monitoring and Incident Response

• Implementing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.

• Monitoring logs, detecting anomalies, and responding to incidents.

• Lab: Setting up alerts and investigating simulated security incidents.

Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

• Principles of ethical hacking and penetration testing methodologies.

• Reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and reporting.

• Lab: Performing a penetration test on a simulated network environment.

Cloud Security

• Securing cloud infrastructure and SaaS applications.

• Identity management, encryption, and compliance in cloud environments.

• Lab: Configuring security policies in a cloud environment and auditing permissions.

Security Policies, Governance, and Compliance

• Creating and enforcing security policies in an organization.

• Understanding regulatory compliance: GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS.

• Lab: Developing a security policy for a sample organization and performing a compliance audit.

Advanced Threats and Defense Strategies

• Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and zero-day vulnerabilities.

• Threat modeling, penetration testing, and defensive strategies.

• Lab: Simulating an APT attack and deploying mitigation strategies.

Real-World Project Simulation

• Hands-on project simulating enterprise cybersecurity operations.

• Tasks include vulnerability scanning, threat analysis, secure configuration, and incident response.

• Trainer-led review and discussion of lessons learned and best practices.

Course Wrap-Up & Career Guidance

• Recap of cybersecurity principles, tools, and methodologies.

• Career pathways: Security Analyst, Ethical Hacker, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, SOC Engineer.

• Q&A session with trainers, discussion of industry trends, and guidance for certifications like CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP.