Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Establish an excellent cybersecurity foundation with encryption, ethical hacking, security operations, and incident response to excel and prepare for certifications like CompTIA Security+ and CEH.
- What is Cybersecurity? Definition and Scope
- Importance of Cybersecurity in the Modern World
- Types of Cyber Threats (Malware, Phishing, Social Engineering)
- Cybersecurity Principles
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA Triad)
- Security vs. Privacy in the Cyber World
- Key Cybersecurity Terminology
- Vulnerability, Risk, Exploit, Threat, Attack
- Introduction to Security Frameworks
- NIST, ISO/IEC 27001
- Basic Cybersecurity Tools and Techniques (Anti-virus, Firewalls, Encryption)
- Overview of Networking Concepts (LAN, WAN, WLAN)
- IP Addressing
- IPv4 vs IPv6
- OSI and TCP/IP Models
- Common Networking Devices (Router, Switch, Hub, Firewall)
- Basic Principles of Network Security
- Types of Network Attacks
- MITM, DDoS, Spoofing
- Introduction to Firewalls
- Functions and Types
- VPNs and Their Role in Secure Communication
- Basics of Network Segmentation
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
- Configuring Firewalls for Network Défense
- Basics of Secure Communication Protocols
- SSL, TLS, HTTPS
- What is Malware? Types and Examples (Viruses, Worms, Trojans)
- Understanding Ransomware and How it Works
- How Malware Spreads and Prevention Techniques
- Malware Analysis
- Static vs Dynamic Analysis
- Introduction to Phishing
- Email and Social Media Phishing
- Types of Social Engineering Attacks
- Pretexting, Baiting, Tailgating
- Techniques for Identifying and Avoiding Phishing Scams
- Real-life Phishing Attack Case Studies
- What is a DoS and DDoS Attack?
- How DoS Attacks Work
- Flooding and Amplification
- Mitigation Techniques for DoS/DDoS Attacks
- Use of Botnets in DDoS Attacks
- What is Cryptography and Why is it Important?
- Symmetric vs Asymmetric Encryption
- Overview of Common Encryption Algorithms
- AES, RSA, DES
- Introduction to Hashing and Its Uses in Cybersecurity
- Components of PKI
- Certificates, Keys, and Trust Models
- How PKI Secures Communication (SSL/TLS)
- Understanding Digital Signatures and Certificates
- How PKI is Used in Web Security and Authentication
- Introduction to OWASP and the Top 10 Web Application Security Risks
- SQL Injection and How to Prevent It
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Mitigation Techniques
- Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) and Prevention Methods
- Understanding SSL/TLS Protocols
- Secure Email Communication (PGP, S/MIME)
- Certificate Authorities and Their Role in Security
- Introduction to HTTPS and Its Role in Web Security
- Threat Intelligence and Its Role in Cybersecurity
- Types of Threats
- Insider Threats, External Attacks
- Methods of Detecting Cyber Threats
- Tools for Threat Detection and Prevention
- Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
- Phases of Penetration Testing
- Reconnaissance, Scanning, Exploitation
- Common Penetration Testing Tools
- Metasploit, Burp Suite
- Ethical Hacking Best Practices and Legal Considerations
- What is Vulnerability Management?
- Using Vulnerability Scanners (Nessus, OpenVAS)
- Patch Management and Keeping Systems Updated
- Mitigating Security Risks Through Vulnerability Management
- Introduction to Security Testing Tools
- Wireshark, Nmap
- Network Scanning with Nmap
- Packet Sniffing with Wireshark
- Using Metasploit for Vulnerability Exploitation
- The Role of Security Operations Centers (SOC)
- Monitoring and Analyzing Security Events
- Log Management and Incident Detection
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Systems
- Introduction to Incident Response (IR) Lifecycle
- Steps in the Incident Response Process
- Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery
- Creating Incident Response Plans and Playbooks
- Tools Used in Incident Response (Splunk, ELK Stack)
- Importance of Data Encryption in Cybersecurity
- Types of Encryption for Data at Rest, in Transit, and in Use
- Best Practices for Data Encryption Management
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Techniques
- Introduction to Disaster Recovery (DR)
- Business Continuity Planning and Risk Management
- Backup Solutions and Best Practices for Data Recovery
- Testing and Validating Disaster Recovery Plans
- Overview of Security Policies and Governance
- Access Control Policies
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Password Management Policies
- Creating a Security Awareness Program for Employees
- Understanding Key Compliance Regulations
- GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS
- Cybercrime Laws and Their Impact on Organizations
- Intellectual Property Protection and Cybersecurity
- Ethical and Legal Responsibilities in Cybersecurity
- Recap of Key Concepts
- Network Security, Cryptography, Malware, etc.
- Hands-On Lab Practice
- Using Security Tools (Wireshark, Metasploit)
- Real-world Case Studies and Solutions
- Preparing for Certification Exams (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH)
- Practical Cybersecurity Project
- Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, or Policy Creation
- Presenting and Documenting the Final Project
- Peer Review and Feedback on Projects
- Final Exam/Assessment and Course Wrap-Up
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
