Cyber Security Certification
Protect digital systems with foundational cybersecurity training.
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Course Curriculum
20 Sections · 156 Lessons
Module 01
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Objectives of Cybersecurity
- Roles in Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Analyst, Ethical Hacker, SOC Specialist, etc.
- Differences between Information Security and Cybersecurity
- What is Cyberspace?
- What is Cybersecurity?
- The need for cybersecurity in today's connected world.
Module 02
- Why is Cybersecurity Important?
- Case studies of recent cyber-attacks and breaches.
- Prerequisites of Cybersecurity
- Basic knowledge of networks, operating systems, and security fundamentals.
- Introduction to Kali Linux
- Role in penetration testing and ethical hacking.
- Different Flavors of Linux for Hacking and Penetration Testing
- Kali, Parrot, BlackArch, etc.
Module 03
- Lab Setup and Virtualization
- Setting up VMs for ethical hacking environments.
- OS installations on VirtualBox/VMware.
- Current Security Landscape
- Overview of the current state of cybersecurity threats and defense.
- Common Security Principles
- Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA).
- Security for SOHO, Data Centers, Cloud, and Virtual Environments
Module 04
- Secure configurations for different environments.
- System Setup & Basic Security Tools
- Prerequisites Review
- Kali Linux, Windows CMD
- Kali and Parrot Linux Setup
- Directory structure, basic and admin commands.
- Windows CMD Commands & PowerShell
- Basic command-line skills for Windows.
Module 05
- Windows Registry Management
- Registry settings and their impact on security.
- Secure Access Management
- In-band vs. Out-of-band management.
- Hardening management planes.
- Configure secure access through SNMP v3.
- Task Execution
- Practical tasks .
Module 06
- User Management, Permissions & Firewalls
- User Management in Windows & Linux
- Linux user groups, file/folder permissions.
- NTFS Permissions in Windows.
- File and Folder Permissions in Linux
- Access Control Lists (ACLs) and special permissions.
- Data Sharing with SMB
- Configuration and security considerations.
Module 07
- Introduction to Cisco ASA 5500-X Next-Gen Firewalls
- Overview and installation of ASA 9.61v, management via Cisco ASDM.
- Task Execution
- Practical tasks .
- Service Management, Firewall, and Automation
- Service Management with systemctl
- Managing services on Linux.
- Automating Tasks with Crontab and Windows Scheduler
Module 08
- Scheduling tasks in Linux and Windows.
- Windows Defender and Real-Time Virus Protection
- Configuring and testing virus protection tools.
- Iptables Firewall Configuration
- Managing inbound and outbound traffic rules.
- Firewalld and TCP Wrapper.
- SELinux and Rules
- Security-Enhanced Linux: Basics and configuration.
Module 09
- Password Policy with PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules)
- Configuring password policies on Linux.
- Cisco ASA Firewall Technologies
- Basic firewall initialization, firewall access control.
- Task Execution
- Practical tasks .
- Disk Management and NAT Configuration
- Disk Management in Linux and Windows
Module 10
- Partition management, SWAP, and LVM partitions.
- Windows Disk Management Tools
- Using the built-in Windows tools for disk management.
- NAT Configuration on ASA (IPv4/IPv6)
- Object/Auto NAT, Source vs Destination-based NAT.
- NAT traversal techniques.
- Task Execution
- Practical tasks .
Module 11
- Scripting & Programming for Security
- Windows CMD Commands & PowerShell Scripting
- Writing batch scripts and PowerShell scripts for automation.
- Linux Shell Scripting
- Creating .sh scripts, variables, and basic Linux scripting.
- Python for Security
- Writing basic Python scripts for automation and analysis.
- PHP Basics for Web Security
Module 12
- Using PHP for simple security scripting.
- Routing Configuration on ASA
- Static and dynamic routing protocols, VLANs, and sub-interfaces.
- Secure DMZ Design and Implementation
- Implementing a secure Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in a network.
- Task Execution
- Practical tasks .
- Server Applications and Virtualization
Module 13
- Data Sharing Apps and Servers
- Configuring DHCP and DNS Servers.
- Understanding the DORA process (DHCP Discover, Offer, Request, Acknowledge).
- Web Server Configuration: Apache, Nginx, IIS
- Setting up and securing web servers.
- Virtualization/Context in ASA
- Deploying firewall modes in ASA: Routed/Layer 3 and Transparent mode.
- Task Execution
Module 14
- Practical tasks .
- Web & Mail Servers Security
- Web Server Security
- Apache, Nginx, IIS configurations and best practices.
- Mail Server Security
- Configuring and securing SMTP/POP3/IMAP.
- High Availability ASA Firewall Configurations
- Active-Passive and Active-Active firewall deployment.
Module 15
- Redundant Interfaces and Aggregated Interfaces.
- Task Execution
- Practical tasks .
- Cryptography and Steganography
- Encryption, Decryption, Hashing
- Symmetric vs. Asymmetric encryption.
- Public/Private Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- SSL, TLS, and Email encryption protocols.
Module 16
- Steganography
- Hiding data in pictures, videos, and documents.
- Homography Attacks and Countermeasures
- Exploiting homography in phishing attacks.
- Task Execution
- Practical tasks .
- Password Cracking and Security Measures
- Windows & Linux Password Cracking
Module 17
- Cracking .pdf, .rar, BIOS, and mobile passwords.
- Cisco ASA FirePower (FTD)
- Evolution, deployment models, and initial setup.
- Task Execution
- Practical tasks .
- Footprinting and Reconnaissance
- Elements of Information Security
- Threats, attack vectors, and defense techniques.
Module 18
- Ethical Hacking Concepts
- Phases of hacking, ethical hacking processes.
- Penetration Testing Process
- Overview and methodology.
- FirePower Access Policy Components
- Security Zones, creating individual objects, and groups.
- Task Execution
- Practical tasks .
Module 19
- Network Scanning and Enumeration
- Network Scanning Concepts
- Using scanning tools to check for live systems, open ports.
- Advanced Scanning Techniques
- Banner grabbing, scanning beyond IDS/Firewalls.
- Netbios, SNMP, LDAP, NTP Enumeration
- Techniques for different network enumeration methods.
- Enumeration Penetration Testing
Module 20
- Practical penetration testing with enumeration countermeasures.
- Cisco FTD Pre-filter Policy Configuration
- Filtering based on Networks/Ports, Web URLs, and Applications.
- Task Execution
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