Cyber Security

Day 1- Introduction to Cybersecurity:

– What is cybersecurity
– Why is cybersecurity important
– Different types of cybersecurity threats

Day 2- Basics of Networking:

– Introduction to networks and their components
– Understanding IP addresses and subnets
– Types of networks: LAN, WAN, VPN, etc.

Day 3- Introduction to Operating Systems:

– Basics of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS)
– Security features of operating systems
– Vulnerabilities in operating systems

Day 4- Introduction to Cryptography:

– Basics of cryptography and encryption
– Symmetric vs asymmetric encryption
– Common encryption algorithms

Day 5- Basics of Web Security:

– Understanding web vulnerabilities (XSS, CSRF, SQL injection)
– Introduction to secure coding practices
– Implementing HTTPS on websites

Day 6- Introduction to Malware:

– Different types of malware (viruses, worms, Trojans)
– How malware infects systems
– Common malware detection and removal techniques

Day 7- Basics of Firewall and Intrusion Detection Systems:

– Types of firewalls (packet-filtering, stateful, application-level)
– Intrusion detection vs intrusion prevention systems
– Configuring firewalls and IDS

Day 8- Introduction to Penetration Testing:

– What is penetration testing
– Types of penetration testing (black-box, white-box, grey-box)
– Tools and techniques used in penetration testing

Day 9- Introduction to Incident Response:

– What is incident response
– The incident response process
– Developing an incident response plan

Day 10- Basics of Security Policies and Compliance:

– Creating and enforcing security policies
– Overview of compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR)
– Risk assessment and management

Day 11- Advanced Cryptography:

– Public key infrastructure (PKI)
– Blockchain and cryptocurrencies
– Advanced encryption schemes

Day 12- Advanced Web Security:

– Secure coding practices for web applications
– Web application firewalls
– Web security testing tools

Day 13- Advanced Malware Analysis:

– Dynamic vs static analysis of malware
– Reverse engineering malware
– Using sandbox environments for malware analysis

Day 14- Advanced Network Security:

– Virtual private networks (VPNs)
– Secure protocols (SSL, TLS)
– Network access control (NAC)

Day 15- Advanced Penetration Testing:

– Advanced penetration testing tools and techniques
– Exploiting vulnerabilities in network and web applications
– Reporting and remediation of findings