• Equip students with fundamental cybersecurity knowledge and skills.
• Build a strong foundation for further cybersecurity studies and certifications.
• Raise awareness about cyber threats and how to protect oneself and others online.

This course is suitable for:

• Students interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity.
• IT professionals looking to transition into the field of cybersecurity.
• Security enthusiasts seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills.
• Individuals responsible for information security within organizations.
• Anyone interested in understanding the basics of cybersecurity for personal or professional growth.

The Cyber Security Essentials course is delivered through a combination of:

• Interactive lectures presented by industry experts.
• Hands-on lab exercises and practical demonstrations.
• Case studies and real-world scenarios for enhanced learning.
• Quizzes and assessments to reinforce understanding.
• Access to resources, reference materials, and online forums for discussion.

Module 1: Information Security

Lessons:

• What is Security
• Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability triad
• Privacy
• Non-Repudiation
• Types of Attacks
• Threats, Vulnerabilities and Risk
• Risk Management

Review Questions

Module 2: Identification, Authentication and Authorisation

Lessons:

• Identification
• Authentication
• Password and Multifactor Authentication
• Biometrics
• Authorization

Review Questions

Module 3: Access Control

Lessons:

• Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• Access Control Models and Methodologies
• Discretionary Access Control
• Mandatory Access Control
• Role-based Access Control

Review Questions

Module 4: Law and Compliance

Lessons:

• Laws and Regulations
• Compliance (Regulatory & Industry Compliance)

Review Questions

Module 5: Fundamentals of Encryption

Lessons:

• The History of Encryption
• Modern Encryption Methods
• Windows and Linux Encryption
• Hashing

Review Questions

Labs:

• Enabling BitLocker
• Encrypting a Folder Using EFS
• Use HashGenerator to generate hashes
• Use Ophcrack to crack password hashes

Module 6: Network Infrastructure and Security

Lessons:

• IP Protocols
• Management Protocols
• Routers and Switches
• Firewalls
• Firewall Implementation
• Proxy Servers
• Windows Firewalls
• Linux Firewalls
• Wireless Security
• Mobile Device Security
• Network Security Tools

Review Questions

Labs:

• Configuring Windows Firewall
• Configuring iptables Rules

Module 7: Microsoft Windows Infrastructure

Lessons:

• Active Directory Domain Services
• Group Policy Objects
• Configuring Windows
• Windows Update

Review Questions

Labs:

• Password Policies

Module 8: UNIX / Linux Server

Lessons:

• Configuring Linux
• Third Party Software Updates
• Core Operating System updates

Review Questions

Labs:

• Linux File Permissions
• Disabling Linux Services

Module 9: Assessing System Security

Lessons:

• Risk Assessment
• Conducting an Initial Assessment
• Probing the Network
• Vulnerabilities
• Documenting Security

Review Questions

Labs:

• Probing the Network using Nmap
• Identify details regarding a specific vulnerability

Module 10: Application Security

Lessons:

• Software Development Vulnerabilities
• Buffer Overflows
• Input Validation Attacks
• Authentication, Authorisation and Cryptographic Attacks
• Web Security
• Database Security
• Application Security tools

Review Questions

Module 11: Incident Response and Recovery

Lessons:

• What is Incident Response
• The Incident Response Process Model
• Why Incident Response is needed
• Disaster Recovery
• Business Continuity
• Fault Tolerance

Review Questions

Labs:

• Backup Windows 10
• Backup files using CPIO
• Backup files with TAR

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a “Cyber Security Essentials” certification from Cyber Security Zone, signifying their foundational understanding of cyber security principles and their readiness to take the first steps in a cyber security career.