Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Analyze and mitigate advanced cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Design and implement robust security architectures for various organizational needs.
• Understand and apply advanced concepts of encryption and cryptography in securing data and communications.
• Conduct sophisticated cyber security assessments and audits.
• Develop and manage comprehensive incident response strategies and practices.

• Individuals with foundational knowledge in cyber security looking to advance their career.
• IT professionals seeking specialized skills in cyber security.
• Cyber security practitioners aiming for higher certifications and professional recognition.

• In-depth lectures with industry experts.
• Hands-on labs and cyber ranges.
• Group discussions and case studies.
• Capstone project: Designing and defending against a simulated cyber attack.

Prerequisites

• Completion of “Cyber Security Essentials” course or equivalent knowledge.
• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and network principles.

Course Modules

Module 1: Advanced Threat Intelligence

Lessons:

• Understanding Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
• The Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK Framework
• Intelligence Gathering and Analysis
• Threat Actors and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)

Review Questions

Labs:

• Conducting Threat Intelligence with Open Source Tools

Module 2: Security Operations and Incident Management

Lessons:

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Solutions
• Incident Detection and Response
• Advanced Incident Handling Techniques
• Forensic Analysis and Evidence Collection

Review Questions

Labs:

• Simulating Incident Response with a SIEM Tool
• Basic Digital Forensics with Autopsy

Module 3: Advanced Network Security

Lessons:

• Deep Packet Inspection
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
• Advanced Firewall and Proxy Configurations
• Securing Complex Network Architectures

Review Questions

Labs:

• Configuring a Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS)
• Advanced Firewall Configurations on Linux

Module 4: Cryptography and PKI

Lessons:

• Advanced Cryptographic Algorithms
• Implementing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Secure Socket Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS) Deep Dive
• Cryptographic Attacks and Defenses

Review Questions

Labs:

• Setting Up a Certificate Authority (CA)
• Implementing TLS for a Web Server

Module 5: Secure Software Development

Lessons:

• Secure Coding Practices
• Application Security Testing (Static, Dynamic, and Interactive Analysis)
• DevSecOps and Security Automation
• Remediation of Security Vulnerabilities

Review Questions

Labs:

• Using Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Tools
• Implementing Security in CI/CD Pipelines

Module 6: Cloud Security

Lessons:

• Cloud Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) Security Considerations
• Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) in the Cloud
• Security in Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Environments

Review Questions

Labs:

• Configuring Security in AWS/Azure/GCP
• Implementing IAM Policies and Roles

Module 7: Legal, Regulations, Compliance, and Ethics

Lessons:

• Advanced Legal Frameworks and Global Cyber Laws
• Compliance Standards (ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2)
• Ethics in Cyber Security
• Navigating Privacy and Data Protection

Review Questions

Module 8: Capstone Project

A comprehensive project that challenges you to apply all the skills and knowledge acquired through the course to solve a real-world cyber security problem. This may involve conducting a full security audit, designing a secure network architecture, or developing and implementing a security policy for an organization.

Students who successfully complete the course and pass the final assessment will receive the “Cyber Security Professional” certification from Cyber Security Zone, affirming their advanced knowledge and skills in cyber security, readying them for professional roles in the industry.