About This Course
This program covers the fundamentals of security, ethical hacking, penetration testing, cryptography, incident response, cloud security, and compliance with real-world projects
What you'll learn
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Understand key concepts of cyber security, threats, and vulnerabilities.
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Configure and secure operating systems, networks, and applications.
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Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
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Apply cryptographic techniques for securing communication and data.
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Detect, respond to, and mitigate security incidents.
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Implement compliance standards (ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA).
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Gain practical exposure using tools like Wireshark, Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, Kali Linux.
Course Curriculum
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Introduction to Cyber Security
readWhat is Cyber Security?Threats, Attacks, and VulnerabilitiesSecurity Principles (CIA Triad, AAA model)Careers in Cyber Security
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Networking & Security Fundamentals
readOSI & TCP/IP ModelFirewalls, IDS, IPSVPN & Proxy ServersSecure Network Design
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Operating System & Application Security
readWindows & Linux Security BasicsHardening SystemsSecurity Patches and UpdatesSecure Application Development Basics
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Cryptography
readSymmetric & Asymmetric EncryptionHashing & Digital SignaturesSSL/TLS CertificatesReal-world Cryptographic Applications
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Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
readEthical Hacking MethodologyReconnaissance & Scanning (Nmap, Nessus)Exploitation (Metasploit)Web Application Security (SQLi, XSS, CSRF)Wireless Security Testing
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Cyber Threats & Defense Mechanisms
readMalware AnalysisPhishing & Social Engineering AttacksAdvanced Persistent Threats (APT)Security Operations & SIEM Tools
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Cloud & Mobile Security
readCloud Computing Security Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) Cloud Security Tools & Best Practices Mobile Device Security & MDM BYOD Security Policies
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Incident Response & Forensics
readIncident Response Life Cycle Log Analysis & Monitoring Basics of Digital Forensics Chain of Custody & Evidence Handling
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Compliance & Risk Management
readSecurity Policies & Procedures Risk Assessment & Mitigation Standards: ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS Security Audit Practices
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Capstone Project & Certification Preparation
readReal-World Security Project Cyber Security Case StudiesPreparation (CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISSP basics)
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, through labs, real-world case studies, and a capstone project.
Yes, it helps prepare for CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CISSP (intro level), and OSCP (basics).
Cyber Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, SOC Analyst, Network Security Engineer, Information Security Consultant.
Kali Linux, Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, Splunk (SIEM), and cloud security tools.
Basic knowledge of computers and networking helps, but beginners can also start.
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of computers and networking.
- Familiarity with Windows/Linux operating systems.
- Programming basics (Python, Java, or C) recommended but not mandatory.
- No prior cyber security experience required (course starts from fundamentals).