Cyber Security

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Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security

• Understanding Cyber Security & Its Importance
• History & Evolution of Cyber Security
• Cyber Threats & Attack Vectors
• Cyber Security Terminologies
• Information Security vs. Cyber Security
• CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
• Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations

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Module 2: Fundamentals of Networking & Security

• Basics of Networking (LAN, WAN, MAN)
• OSI & TCP/IP Models
• IP Addressing, Subnetting & DNS
• Network Devices (Routers, Switches, Firewalls)
• Ports & Protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SSH, SMTP, etc.)
• VPNs & Secure Communication
• Wireless Security & Wi-Fi Encryption

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Module 3: Operating System & Security

• Windows OS Security
• Linux OS Security
• User Access Control & Permissions
• System Hardening Techniques
• Logging & Monitoring
• Secure File & Folder Permissions

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Module 4: Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

• Introduction to Ethical Hacking
• Types of Hackers (White Hat, Black Hat, Gray Hat)
• Ethical Hacking Tools & Methodologies
• Phases of Penetration Testing
• Vulnerability Scanning & Exploitation
• Web Application Security Testing
• Social Engineering Attacks

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Module 5: Cryptography & Encryption Techniques

• Basics of Cryptography
• Types of Encryption (Symmetric & Asymmetric)
• Hashing Algorithms (MD5, SHA-256)
• Digital Signatures & Certificates
• SSL/TLS Protocols
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Steganography Techniques

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Module 6: Cyber Threats & Attack Techniques

• Malware & Its Types (Virus, Worms, Trojans, Ransomware)
• Phishing & Social Engineering Attacks
• SQL Injection & Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
• Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attacks
• Denial of Service (DoS) & Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
• Zero-Day Attacks & Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)

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Module 7: Web Application Security

• Introduction to Web Security
• OWASP Top 10 Security Vulnerabilities
• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) & Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
• SQL Injection Attacks
• Web Server Security & Hardening
• API Security Best Practices

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Module 8: Network Security & Firewalls

• Network Security Architecture
• Types of Firewalls (Packet Filtering, Stateful Inspection, Proxy Firewalls)
• Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
• Network Access Control (NAC)
• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) & Transport Layer Security (TLS)
• Honeypots & Honeynets

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Module 9: Cloud Security

• Introduction to Cloud Security
• Cloud Security Threats & Risks
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Cloud Encryption & Data Protection
• Secure Cloud Deployment Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Compliance & Legal Aspects of Cloud Security

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Module 10: Cyber Forensics & Incident Response

• Introduction to Digital Forensics
• Forensic Investigation Process
• Evidence Collection & Preservation
• Hard Disk & Memory Forensics
• Mobile Forensics
• Log Analysis & Incident Handling
• Writing Incident Reports

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Module 11: Cyber Security Tools & Technologies

• Kali Linux for Penetration Testing
• Wireshark for Network Analysis
• Metasploit Framework for Exploitation
• Burp Suite for Web Security Testing
• Snort & Suricata for Intrusion Detection
• Nessus for Vulnerability Assessment

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Module 12: Compliance & Cyber Security Standards

• ISO 27001 & Information Security Management System (ISMS)
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• GDPR & Data Protection Regulations
• PCI-DSS for Payment Security
• HIPAA for Healthcare Security

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Module 13: Cyber Security Career & Industry Trends

• Cyber Security Job Roles & Responsibilities
• Certifications in Cyber Security (CEH, CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, etc.)
• Cyber Security Career Roadmap
• Current & Emerging Cyber Threats
• Future of Cyber Security & AI-based Threat Detection

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Module 14: Capstone Project

• Real-Time Cyber Security Project (Ethical Hacking, Forensics, Incident Handling, etc.)
• Documentation & Reporting
• Presentation & Final Review