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Foundations of Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking

Foundations of Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking

Enhance your knowledge and skills in the field of cybersecurity and ethical hacking with our comprehensive course

  • Category Ethical Hacking & Cyber Security
Foundations of Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking

What you'll learn

  • 1)The core principles of cybersecurity, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA Triad).
  • 2)Techniques to identify and mitigate common cyber threats such as phishing, malware, and ransomware
  • 3)How to perform basic vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
  • 4)Essential skills for securing networks, systems, and data.

Course Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking
  • a:5:{i:0;s:45:"Overview of Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking";i:1;s:40:"Understanding the Cyber Threat Landscape";i:2;s:29:"Key Concepts: Confidentiality";i:3;s:38:"Integrity and Availability (CIA Triad)";i:4;s:44:"Lab: Introduction to Cybersecurity Ecosystem";}
Week 2: Cybersecurity Principles and Risk Management
  • a:4:{i:0;s:31:"Introduction to Risk Management";i:1;s:41:"Identifying and Mitigating Security Risks";i:2;s:51:"Understanding Security Policies and Access Controls";i:3;s:33:"Lab: Simulating a Risk Assessment";}
Week 3: Network Security Basics
  • a:3:{i:0;s:53:"Fundamentals of Networking for Security Professionals";i:1;s:47:"Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)";i:2;s:36:"Securing Wireless and Wired Networks";}
Week 4: Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • a:6:{i:0;s:22:"Malware Types: Viruses";i:1;s:5:"Worms";i:2;s:10:"Ransomware";i:3;s:41:"Social Engineering Tactics and Prevention";i:4;s:45:"Identifying Common Vulnerabilities in Systems";i:5;s:31:"Lab: Analyzing Malware Behavior";}
Week 5: Cryptography Essentials
  • a:4:{i:0;s:35:"Basics of Encryption and Decryption";i:1;s:37:"Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Cryptography";i:2;s:40:"Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Overview";i:3;s:35:"Lab: Encrypting and Decrypting Data";}
Week 6: Ethical Hacking Fundamentals – Reconnaissance
  • a:4:{i:0;s:43:"Understanding Ethical Hacking Methodologies";i:1;s:45:"Reconnaissance Techniques: Active and Passive";i:2;s:50:"Tools for Information Gathering (e.g. Nmap Shodan)";i:3;s:48:"Lab: Conducting Reconnaissance on a Test Network";}
Week 7: Ethical Hacking Fundamentals – Exploitation
  • a:5:{i:0;s:46:"Vulnerability Scanning and Exploitation Basics";i:1;s:30:"Using Common Tools: Metasploit";i:2;s:6:"Nessus";i:3;s:42:"Exploiting Web Application Vulnerabilities";i:4;s:42:"Lab: Simulating Vulnerability Exploitation";}
Week 8: Post-Exploitation and Reporting
  • a:4:{i:0;s:28:"Post-Exploitation Techniques";i:1;s:34:"Understanding Privilege Escalation";i:2;s:43:"Writing Comprehensive Vulnerability Reports";i:3;s:42:"Lab: Creating a Sample Exploitation Report";}
Week 9: Compliance and Security Standards
  • a:6:{i:0;s:16:"Overview of GDPR";i:1;s:19:"HIPAA and ISO 27001";i:2;s:30:"Cybersecurity Frameworks: NIST";i:3;s:5:"COBIT";i:4;s:41:"Importance of Compliance in Cybersecurity";i:5;s:43:"Lab: Mapping Security Policies to Standards";}
Week 10: Advanced Hands-on Labs and Practical Applications
  • a:4:{i:0;s:25:"Simulated Phishing Attack";i:1;s:35:"Performing a Basic Penetration Test";i:2;s:28:"Securing a Vulnerable System";i:3;s:45:"Lab: Comprehensive Security Testing Challenge";}
Week 12: Capstone Project and Assessment
  • a:4:{i:0;s:48:"Capstone Project: End-to-End Security Assessment";i:1;s:61:"Final Practical Exam: Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity Tasks";i:2;s:40:"Feedback and Certification of Completion";i:3;s:34:"Lab: End-to-End Security Challenge";}

Course Syllabus

  • Overview of Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking
  • Understanding the Cyber Threat Landscape
  • Key Concepts: Confidentiality
  • Integrity and Availability (CIA Triad)
  • Lab: Introduction to Cybersecurity Ecosystem

  • Introduction to Risk Management
  • Identifying and Mitigating Security Risks
  • Understanding Security Policies and Access Controls
  • Lab: Simulating a Risk Assessment

  • Fundamentals of Networking for Security Professionals
  • Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
  • Securing Wireless and Wired Networks

  • Malware Types: Viruses
  • Worms
  • Ransomware
  • Social Engineering Tactics and Prevention
  • Identifying Common Vulnerabilities in Systems
  • Lab: Analyzing Malware Behavior

  • Basics of Encryption and Decryption
  • Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Cryptography
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Overview
  • Lab: Encrypting and Decrypting Data

  • Understanding Ethical Hacking Methodologies
  • Reconnaissance Techniques: Active and Passive
  • Tools for Information Gathering (e.g. Nmap Shodan)
  • Lab: Conducting Reconnaissance on a Test Network

  • Vulnerability Scanning and Exploitation Basics
  • Using Common Tools: Metasploit
  • Nessus
  • Exploiting Web Application Vulnerabilities
  • Lab: Simulating Vulnerability Exploitation

  • Post-Exploitation Techniques
  • Understanding Privilege Escalation
  • Writing Comprehensive Vulnerability Reports
  • Lab: Creating a Sample Exploitation Report

  • Overview of GDPR
  • HIPAA and ISO 27001
  • Cybersecurity Frameworks: NIST
  • COBIT
  • Importance of Compliance in Cybersecurity
  • Lab: Mapping Security Policies to Standards

  • Simulated Phishing Attack
  • Performing a Basic Penetration Test
  • Securing a Vulnerable System
  • Lab: Comprehensive Security Testing Challenge

  • Capstone Project: End-to-End Security Assessment
  • Final Practical Exam: Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity Tasks
  • Feedback and Certification of Completion
  • Lab: End-to-End Security Challenge

Requirements

  • Laptop/ computer run lightweight softwares
  • Good wifi

Description

Foundations of Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking Course

Enhance your knowledge and skills in the field of cybersecurity and ethical hacking with our comprehensive course. This course will provide you with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of cybersecurity, as well as the ethical considerations involved in hacking. Join us as we delve into the world of cybersecurity and ethical hacking, and equip yourself with the tools and techniques needed to protect against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

  • This comprehensive course is designed for aspiring cybersecurity professionals and IT enthusiasts seeking to gain foundational knowledge in cybersecurity.
  • The program covers key concepts such as risk management, network security, cryptography, and secure practices.
  • With hands-on exercises, learners will gain practical experience in applying cybersecurity tools and methodologies.
  • By the end of this course, you will have the confidence to secure digital assets and pursue advanced cybersecurity roles.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginners with an interest in cybersecurity.
  • IT professionals aiming to pivot into cybersecurity roles.
  • Students and professionals preparing for certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH.

Meet your instructors

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Vivek Tyagi

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With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications and certifications in CCNA, Cybersecurity, and Ethical Hacking, Vivek has over 3 years of experience as a cybersecurity and ethical hacking trainer. He has trained professionals in network defense, ethical hacking techniques, and penetration testing...

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Course Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking
  • a:5:{i:0;s:45:"Overview of Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking";i:1;s:40:"Understanding the Cyber Threat Landscape";i:2;s:29:"Key Concepts: Confidentiality";i:3;s:38:"Integrity and Availability (CIA Triad)";i:4;s:44:"Lab: Introduction to Cybersecurity Ecosystem";}
Week 2: Cybersecurity Principles and Risk Management
  • a:4:{i:0;s:31:"Introduction to Risk Management";i:1;s:41:"Identifying and Mitigating Security Risks";i:2;s:51:"Understanding Security Policies and Access Controls";i:3;s:33:"Lab: Simulating a Risk Assessment";}
Week 3: Network Security Basics
  • a:3:{i:0;s:53:"Fundamentals of Networking for Security Professionals";i:1;s:47:"Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)";i:2;s:36:"Securing Wireless and Wired Networks";}
Week 4: Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • a:6:{i:0;s:22:"Malware Types: Viruses";i:1;s:5:"Worms";i:2;s:10:"Ransomware";i:3;s:41:"Social Engineering Tactics and Prevention";i:4;s:45:"Identifying Common Vulnerabilities in Systems";i:5;s:31:"Lab: Analyzing Malware Behavior";}
Week 5: Cryptography Essentials
  • a:4:{i:0;s:35:"Basics of Encryption and Decryption";i:1;s:37:"Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Cryptography";i:2;s:40:"Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Overview";i:3;s:35:"Lab: Encrypting and Decrypting Data";}
Week 6: Ethical Hacking Fundamentals – Reconnaissance
  • a:4:{i:0;s:43:"Understanding Ethical Hacking Methodologies";i:1;s:45:"Reconnaissance Techniques: Active and Passive";i:2;s:50:"Tools for Information Gathering (e.g. Nmap Shodan)";i:3;s:48:"Lab: Conducting Reconnaissance on a Test Network";}
Week 7: Ethical Hacking Fundamentals – Exploitation
  • a:5:{i:0;s:46:"Vulnerability Scanning and Exploitation Basics";i:1;s:30:"Using Common Tools: Metasploit";i:2;s:6:"Nessus";i:3;s:42:"Exploiting Web Application Vulnerabilities";i:4;s:42:"Lab: Simulating Vulnerability Exploitation";}
Week 8: Post-Exploitation and Reporting
  • a:4:{i:0;s:28:"Post-Exploitation Techniques";i:1;s:34:"Understanding Privilege Escalation";i:2;s:43:"Writing Comprehensive Vulnerability Reports";i:3;s:42:"Lab: Creating a Sample Exploitation Report";}
Week 9: Compliance and Security Standards
  • a:6:{i:0;s:16:"Overview of GDPR";i:1;s:19:"HIPAA and ISO 27001";i:2;s:30:"Cybersecurity Frameworks: NIST";i:3;s:5:"COBIT";i:4;s:41:"Importance of Compliance in Cybersecurity";i:5;s:43:"Lab: Mapping Security Policies to Standards";}
Week 10: Advanced Hands-on Labs and Practical Applications
  • a:4:{i:0;s:25:"Simulated Phishing Attack";i:1;s:35:"Performing a Basic Penetration Test";i:2;s:28:"Securing a Vulnerable System";i:3;s:45:"Lab: Comprehensive Security Testing Challenge";}
Week 12: Capstone Project and Assessment
  • a:4:{i:0;s:48:"Capstone Project: End-to-End Security Assessment";i:1;s:61:"Final Practical Exam: Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity Tasks";i:2;s:40:"Feedback and Certification of Completion";i:3;s:34:"Lab: End-to-End Security Challenge";}

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