Cyber Security Foundation Module

Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals | Common Network Threats/Attacks | Phishing Attack | Class Assignment: Simulated phishing attack detection and response | Goals of Network Security | Basic Networking Concepts | Introduction to IDS and IPS | Class Assignment: Configuring basic firewall rules, setting up a basic intrusion detection system | Data Encryption | Cryptography | Class Assignment: Encryption and decryption exercises, setting up encrypted | Social Engineering | Web Application Attacks & Architecture | Practical on OWASP | Class Assignment: Identifying and mitigating common web vulnerabilities | Types of Malware | Class Assignment: Identifying and removing malware, using antivirus software effectively | Vulnerability Analysis | Vulnerability Assessments Report, Analysis, Lifecycle | Introduction to Vulnerability Assessments | Nessus (for practical vulnerability scanning exercises) | Nmap (for practical network scanning exercises) | Class Assignment: Conducting vulnerability scans, analyzing scan results | Security Awareness Training | Safe Online Habits | Password Protection & Identity Theft | Class Assignment: Configuring two-factor authentication, password management | WAF (Web Application Firewall) | Application of Proxy and EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) | IDAM (Identity and Access Management) | Tips for Cybersecurity Job Interviews | Guidance to Future Career Goals in Cybersecurity