Cyber Security Course

Weekly Syllabus

• Weeks Module 1

  Introduction to Cyber Security: Importance, threats, CIA Triad, and career roles.

• Weeks Module 2

  Networking Fundamentals: OSI & TCP/IP models, IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, and common protocols.

• Weeks Module 3

  Operating System Security: Windows & Linux security, access control, hardening, logs, and monitoring.

• Weeks Module 4

  Threats, Attacks & Vulnerabilities: Malware, phishing, password attacks, DoS, and insider threats.

• Weeks Module 5

  Cryptography Basics: Symmetric & asymmetric encryption, hashing, digital signatures, and SSL/TLS.

• Weeks Module 6

  Network Security: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, network monitoring, and wireless security.

• Weeks Module 7

  Web Application Security: OWASP Top 10, SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, and secure coding.

• Weeks Module 8

  Ethical Hacking Basics: Hacking phases, reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, and intro to Nmap & Metasploit.

• Weeks Module 9

  Cyber Laws & Compliance: IT Act, data protection, ISO 27001, GDPR, and ethics.

• Weeks Module 10

  Incident Response & Digital Forensics: Lifecycle, detection, evidence handling, and reporting.

• Weeks Module 11

  Cloud & Emerging Security Trends: Cloud security, IoT risks, AI in cyber security, and Zero Trust.

• Weeks Module 12

  Hands-On Labs & Projects: Network scanning, malware analysis, vulnerability testing, and capstone project.