- LEVEL 1
Foundation in Cybersecurity & Networking
Build a strong foundation in cybersecurity fundamentals and networking concepts. This comprehensive course covers everything from basic security principles to threat landscapes and industry compliance.
- Duration: 3 Months
- 6 Comprehensive Modules
- Certificate Included
- Course Curriculum
What You'll Learn
Comprehensive curriculum designed to build your cybersecurity foundation step by step.
Module 1:
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Introduction to Cybersecurity
1.1 Understanding Cybersecurity
- Definition and scope of cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity vs Information Technology
- Evolution of cyber threats
- Cyber threats vs vulnerabilities
- Why cybersecurity is critical for modern organizations
- Hacktivists
- Cybercriminals
- Nation-state actors
- Insiders (malicious & accidental)
- Script kiddies
- Organized crime groups
- Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
- Malware authors
- Phishers
- Data privacy
- Access control concepts
- Data accuracy
- Hashing and validation (conceptual)
- System uptime
- Redundancy and fault tolerance
Module 2:
Networking Fundamentals & Communication Basics
Networking Fundamentals & Communication Basics
2.1 Fundamentals of Communication
- OSI Model (7 layers – purpose and functions)
- Basics of data communication
- How data travels across networks
- Types of networks:
- LAN
- WAN
- MAN
- PAN
- Network topologies (star, bus, ring, mesh)
- TCP/IP Model and comparison with OSI
2.2 Core Networking Concepts
- IP addressing:
- IPv4 and IPv6 overview
- Subnetting basics (conceptual understanding)
- DNS – name resolution
- DHCP – automatic IP assignment
- ARP – MAC to IP mapping
- Common ports and protocols:
- HTTP / HTTPS
- FTP
- SMTP
- POP3 / IMAP
Module 3:
Cyber Threat Landscape
Cyber Threat Landscape
3.1 Common Cyber Attacks (Introduction)
- Malware:
- Virus
- Worm
- Trojan
- Ransomware
- Phishing and spear phishing
- Denial of Service (DoS)
- Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
- Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks
- SQL Injection (conceptual)
- Social engineering attacks
3.2 Attack Vectors
- Email-based attacks
- Web-based attacks
- Network-based attacks
- Human-based attacks
Module 4:
Cybersecurity Best Practices
Cybersecurity Best Practices
Essential Security Practices
- Password management and password policies
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Encryption basics (data at rest & in transit)
- Patch and update management
- Backup concepts and importance
- Safe email practices
- Secure web browsing habits
Module 5:
Cloud Security Fundamentals (Awareness Level)
Cloud Security Fundamentals (Awareness Level)
Cloud Security Basics
- What is cloud security
- Shared Responsibility Model (conceptual)
- Common cloud security risks:
- Misconfiguration
- Weak access controls
- Data exposure
- Identity and access management in the cloud (basic concepts)
- Importance of cloud logging and monitoring
Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & SOC
- What are cybersecurity tools
- Overview of common security tools:
- Antivirus / Endpoint Protection
- Firewalls
- Web security tools
- Introduction to:
- SOC (Security Operations Center)
- SIEM (what it is and why it is used)
- Roles in a SOC (high-level overview)
Module 6:
Global Regulatory Compliance & Data Privacy (Awareness Level)
Global Regulatory Compliance & Data Privacy (Awareness Level)
6.1 Data Protection Regulations (Introduction for Beginners)
- What is compliance and why it matters
- Overview of major regulations:
- GDPR
- HIPAA
- SOC 2
- CCPA
- PDPL / DPDPA
- ISO 27001:2022
- Role of compliance in cybersecurity
- Introduction to the Data Protection Officer (DPO) role
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