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Comprehensive Cybersecurity Syllabus

The Cybersecurity syllabus covers eight modules, starting with an introduction to basic concepts and the threat landscape. It progresses through networking, security tools, web and API security, penetration testing, cryptography, cloud security, and concludes with case studies and practical labs. Each module includes hands-on experience and key methodologies essential for understanding and applying cybersecurity principles.

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Comprehensive Cybersecurity Syllabus

The Cybersecurity syllabus covers eight modules, starting with an introduction to basic concepts and the threat landscape. It progresses through networking, security tools, web and API security, penetration testing, cryptography, cloud security, and concludes with case studies and practical labs. Each module includes hands-on experience and key methodologies essential for understanding and applying cybersecurity principles.

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Cybersecurity ​

Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

●​ Basics of Cybersecurity & Threat Landscape​

●​ CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)​

●​ Security Terminologies: Vulnerabilities, Threats, Risks, Exploits​

●​ Cybersecurity Domains (Network, Web Application, Cloud)​

Module 2: Networking & Operating Systems

●​ OSI & TCP/IP Models​

●​ Common Protocols (HTTP, DNS, SMTP, FTP, SSH)​

●​ Network Devices & Firewalls​

●​ Linux & Windows Security Basics​

●​ File Permissions, User Management, and Hardening​

Module 3: Security Tools & Fundamentals

●​ Network Scanning with Nmap​

●​ Vulnerability Scanning (Nessus, Nikto)​

●​ Traffic Analysis with Wireshark​

●​ Exploitation Frameworks (Metasploit, Hydra)​

●​ Git/GitHub for Security Projects​

Module 4: Web & API Security

●​ OWASP Top 10 Web Application Threats​

●​ Web Attacks: XSS, SQL Injection, CSRF, IDOR​

●​ Authentication & Session Management Vulnerabilities​


●​ API Security: REST & GraphQL Vulnerabilities​

●​ Hands-on with Burp Suite & OWASP ZAP​

Module 5: Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment

●​ Penetration Testing Methodology​

●​ Reconnaissance & Information Gathering​

●​ Exploit Development (Basics)​

●​ Privilege Escalation Techniques​

●​ Reporting & Documentation of Findings​

●​ Risk Assessment & Mitigation​

Module 6: Cryptography & Security Fundamentals

●​ Encryption, Hashing, Digital Signatures​

●​ PKI & Certificates (SSL/TLS)​

●​ Password Security & Cracking Techniques​

●​ Cryptographic Attacks & Defenses​

Module 7: Cloud & Emerging Security

●​ Basics of Cloud Security (AWS, Azure)​

●​ Cloud Threats & Shared Responsibility Model​

●​ Container & API Security Considerations​

●​ AI & Cybersecurity (overview of ML in security)​

Module 8: Case Studies & Practical Labs

●​ Real-world Breach Case Studies​

●​ Capture The Flag (CTF) Challenges​

●​ Exploit Labs: Web + API + Network Testing​

●​ Final Project: Vulnerability Assessment & Exploit Report​

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