Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
→ Understanding cyber threats, attacks, and security challenges
→ Overview of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
→ Setting up your cybersecurity lab environment
Module 2: Network Security & Threat Detection
→ Fundamentals of network security, firewalls, and VPNs
→ Identifying & mitigating DDoS attacks, phishing, and malware
→ Secure network design & intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS)
Module 3: Incident Response & Disaster Recovery
→ Cyber incident response planning & forensic analysis
→ Implementing disaster recovery & business continuity strategies
→ Case studies on real-world cyberattacks & mitigation techniques
Module 4: Cryptography & Data Protection
→ Understanding symmetric & asymmetric encryption (AES, RSA, ECC)
→ Implementing secure password hashing (SHA-256, bcrypt)
→ Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) & digital certificates
Module 5: Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
→ Conducting vulnerability assessments & penetration testing
→ Using ethical hacking tools (Kali Linux, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark)
→ Hands-on project: Simulated cyberattack & defense exercise
