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A 3-Week Intensive Course
Course Description:
This 3-week intensive cybersecurity course is designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles, tools, and best practices. The course covers key areas including system and network security, ethical hacking, malware analysis, cryptography, and incident response. Participants will learn through hands-on exercises, simulated labs, real-world case studies, and practical assignments that prepare them to recognize, prevent, and mitigate cyber threats.
Whether you’re a student, IT professional, or tech enthusiast, this course will help you understand the core elements of cybersecurity and build a strong defense mindset.
Target Audience:
- Beginners interested in cybersecurity
- IT students or recent graduates
- Junior system/network administrators
- Tech professionals looking to transition into cybersecurity
- Entrepreneurs and business owners concerned about cyber threats
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the basic concepts and importance of cybersecurity
- Identify different types of cyber threats and vulnerabilities
- Implement basic security measures for systems and networks
- Use common cybersecurity tools and frameworks
- Understand ethical hacking and penetration testing
- Apply basic cryptographic techniques
- Respond to common cybersecurity incidents
Course Outline
🗓 Week 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity & Threat Landscape
Module 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Definition and Importance of Cybersecurity
- CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
- Types of Cyber Attacks (Malware, Phishing, DoS, MITM, etc.)
- Overview of Cybersecurity Domains (Network, Application, Cloud, Endpoint, etc.)
Module 2: Cyber Threats & Vulnerabilities
- Threat Actors: Hackers, Insiders, Script Kiddies, Hacktivists
- Common Vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
- Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
- Cybercrime and Cyberwarfare Trends
Practical Activities:
- Case studies of real-world cyber breaches (Equifax, SolarWinds)
- Simulated phishing email identification exercise
Week 2: Systems, Networks, and Cryptography
Module 3: System & Network Security
- Operating System Security (Windows & Linux)
- Firewall Configuration and Network Segmentation
- Introduction to VPNs and Proxy Servers
- Understanding IDS/IPS, Honeypots
Module 4: Cryptography Essentials
- Principles of Encryption and Decryption
- Symmetric vs Asymmetric Cryptography
- Hash Functions (MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256)
- Digital Signatures and Certificates (PKI basics)
Practical Activities:
- Install and configure a firewall (using pfSense or Windows Defender)
- Create and verify digital signatures
- Secure a basic home or office Wi-Fi network
Week 3: Ethical Hacking, Tools, and Incident Response
Module 5: Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
- Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Legal Considerations
- Reconnaissance, Scanning, Gaining Access
- Common Tools: Kali Linux, Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit
- Basics of Vulnerability Assessment and Pen Testing Methodology
Module 6: Security Best Practices & Incident Response
- Secure Coding Practices & Software Updates
- Data Protection and Privacy (GDPR, HIPAA basics)
- Introduction to SIEM (Security Information & Event Management)
- Building an Incident Response Plan
- Career Paths in Cybersecurity
Practical Activities:
- Conduct a vulnerability scan using Nmap or Nessus (in a safe lab environment)
- Analyze a packet capture using Wireshark
- Draft a basic Incident Response Plan for a hypothetical company