Cyber security is the process of using best practices to protect computers, servers, systems, networks and programs from digital attacks such as viruses, worms, ransomware and other threats aimed at accessing, changing or destroying sensitive data, extorting money from users or interrupting normal business processes.
- Identify and fix security vulnerabilities.
- Prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
- Protect systems from malicious attacks and disruptions.
- Ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.
Cyber Security Basics
Covers core concepts like CIA triad, attacks, threat actors, industry trends and lab setup using Windows and Kali Linux.
- Introduction
- Applications
- CIA Triad
- Security Attacks
- Introduction to Hacker
- Understand Threat Actor
- Salary Trends & Market
- Top Cybersecurity Trends
- Installing Windows 11 on Virtual Box
- Installing Kali Linux in VirtualBox
Cyber Threats & Attackers
Cyber threats are attempts to damage, disrupt or gain unauthorized access to systems and data. This section covers cybercrimes, attacker behavior and common attack techniques.
- Cyber Crimes
- Cyber Criminal Types
- Social Engineering
- Cyber-stalking
- Botnets
- Attack Vector
- Malware
- Phishing
- Identity Theft
Cybersecurity Evolution & Objectives
Covers the evolution of cybersecurity along with frameworks, metrics and protection of critical infrastructure.
- History of Cyber Security
- Cybersecurity Metrics
- Security Management System
- Cybersecurity Frameworks
- Cyber Security in Critical Infrastructure
Networking & System Foundations
This section covers the fundamental technologies behind modern digital systems, including computer networks, protocols, wireless systems, web technologies and cloud platforms.
- Introduction of Computer Networking
- Layers of OSI Model
- Segments, Packets and Frames
- Network Protocols
- Types of Network Protocols
- Types of Internet Protocols
- Email Protocols
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
- Domain Name System (DNS)
- Wireless LAN Basics
- Cloud Computing Security
Network Security Fundamentals
Learn the foundational concepts of network protection, covering segmentation, access control and monitoring for secure communication.
- Introduction
- Network Segmentation
- Implementation of Wireless Network Segmentation
- Network Access Control
- Introduction of Firewall
- Types of Network Firewall
- Network Address Translation (NAT)
- Proxy Server
Traffic Analysis & Monitoring
Explore how to capture, inspect and analyze network packets with Wireshark to detect threats and troubleshoot issues.
- Introduction to Wireshark
- Packet Capturing and Analyzing
- Display Filters in Wireshark
- Network Traffic Analysis
Cryptography & Access Control
This section includes encryption methods, digital signatures and identity management to ensure data confidentiality and authentication.
- Introduction
- Symmetric & Asymmetric Encryption
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Digital Signature
- User Access Management
Applied Cryptography & PKI
This section includes encryption methods, digital signatures and identity management to ensure data confidentiality and authentication.
Cyber Attack Techniques
Details common attacks on systems, networks and web applications like SQL injection, DoS/DDoS and SSRF.
System & Application Attacks
These attacks target software flaws or input validation gaps.
Network Attacks
Targeted at intercepting, manipulating or overwhelming data transmissions.
Web Attacks
Exploit misconfigurations, outdated server software or known CMS vulnerabilities (like WordPress plugins).
Authentication and Integrity Mechanisms
This section covers hash functions, MACs, digital signatures and authentication protocols used to protect data from tampering.
- Message Authentication
- Message Authentication Codes
- Hash Functions
- Hash Functions in System Security
- Secure Hash Algorithm
- Whirlpool
- HMAC
- Authentication Protocols
Authentication Applications
Here, Real-world authentication systems such as Kerberos, X.509, MFA and SSO that are used to securely manage user access and identity in modern applications.
Cyber Defense & Protection
This section includes backup strategies, secure coding practices, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing and tools like IDS/IPS to detect and prevent attacks.
- System Backup
- Secure Coding
- Security Assessments
- Vulnerability Assessment (VA)
- Penetration Testing
- Security Testing Tools
- Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Cyber Laws & Ethics
Explains legal, ethical and policy aspects of cybersecurity including IT laws and privacy.
Secure Communication Systems
This section focuses on securing data while it's in transit across email, web and network layers.
Email Encryption Standards
These techniques protect emails from being intercepted or altered.
Network Security
Protects the underlying network data before it reaches the app layer (VPNs, secure LANs, etc ).
Web Security
Secures websites, online payments and browser-server communication.
Cyber Forensics & Evidence Handling
Introduces digital forensics processes, tools and techniques for evidence collection and analysis.
Foundations
In this we introduce the methodology and structured lifecycle of forensic investigations.
- Digital Forensics
- Phases of Computer Forensics Investigation Procedure
- Abstract Digital Forensic Mode
- Recovering Deleted Digital Evidence
- Challenges in Digital Forensics
Tools
Tools enable practical analysis of systems, storage and memory during investigations.
Domains
Different systems require unique forensic approaches based on their structure and use cases.
Cyber Crime Investigation Process
Explains how cybercrime investigations are conducted, including evidence handling and reporting.