Join the 'Cyber Security' Learning Programme.

– Overview of cyber security and its importance.

– Understanding cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

– Types of cyberattacks: malware, phishing, ransomware, etc.

– The CIA triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.

– Basics of computer networks and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.).

– Understanding firewalls, routers, and switches.

– Network security basics: VPN, proxy servers, and IDS/IPS.

– Wireless network security and common vulnerabilities.

– Introduction to cryptography and its importance in security.

– Types of encryption: Symmetric and Asymmetric.

– Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and digital certificates.

– Common encryption algorithms: AES, RSA, SHA.

– Securing Windows, Linux, and macOS systems.

– Understanding file permissions, user access control, and patch management.

– Securing web applications: OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.

– Database security best practices.

– Introduction to ethical hacking and penetration testing.

– Phases of penetration testing: Reconnaissance, Scanning, Exploitation, Reporting.

– Common tools: Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark.

– Legal and ethical considerations in ethical hacking.

– Types of malware: Viruses, Trojans, Worms, Rootkits, Ransomware.

– Techniques for analyzing malware behavior.

– Introduction to reverse engineering tools and techniques.

– Sandboxing and static vs. dynamic analysis.

– Incident response lifecycle: Preparation, Detection, Containment, Recovery.

– Digital forensics basics: Acquiring and analyzing evidence.

– Forensics tools: Autopsy, FTK, EnCase.

– Legal and compliance considerations in incident response.

– Introduction to Security Operations Centers (SOCs).

– Monitoring and analyzing logs using SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK).

– Threat intelligence and threat hunting.

– Incident management and escalation procedures.

– Understanding cloud security challenges and shared responsibility models.

– Securing cloud environments: AWS, Azure, GCP.

– Identity and access management in the cloud.

– Data protection and compliance in cloud computing.

– Introduction to secure software development lifecycle (SDLC).

– Code review and static application security testing (SAST).

– Dynamic application security testing (DAST).

– Common programming vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.

– Overview of NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

– ISO/IEC 27001 and its implementation.

– GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS compliance.

– Risk assessment and management frameworks.

– Introduction to AI and ML in cyber security.

– Understanding Zero Trust architecture.

– Quantum computing and its impact on cryptography.

– IoT and OT security challenges.

– End-to-end project simulating a real-world security scenario:

– Conducting a vulnerability assessment.

– Developing and implementing a security policy.

– Responding to a simulated incident and generating a report.

– Overview of cyber security certifications:

– CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CISSP, CISM, and more.

– Building a career in cyber security: roles and pathways.

– Resume building and interview preparation tips.

– Overview of AWS certifications:

– AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional.

– AWS Certified Developer – Associate.

– AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate.

– AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.

– Job preparation and interview tips for AWS roles.