01.

Foundations of Cybersecurity

1.1. Introduction to Cybersecurity

• Understanding the Cybersecurity Landscape
• Key Concepts: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks
• Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards (NIST, ISO 27001)

1.2.Network Security

• Network Architecture and Protocols
• Firewalls, IDS, and IPS
• VPNs and Secure Communication

02.

Operating System and Software Security

2.1. Operating System Security

• Secure OS Configuration
• Patch Management
• User Access Control and Privilege Escalation

2.2. Software Security

• Secure Coding Practices
• Common Software Vulnerabilities (Buffer Overflow, SQL Injection)
• Application Security Testing (Static and Dynamic Analysis

03.

Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

3.1. Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

• Introduction to Ethical Hacking
• Legal and Ethical Considerations
• Reconnaissance and Information Gathering

3.2. Penetration Testing Techniques

• Scanning and Enumeration
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Exploitation and Post-Exploitation

04.

Advanced Ethical Hacking

4.1. Web Application Security

• OWASP Top Ten Vulnerabilities
• Web Application Penetration Testing
• Securing Web Applications

4.2. Wireless and Mobile Security

• Wi-Fi Security
• Mobile App Security
• IoT Security

05.

Cyber Forensics and Incident Response

5.1. Digital Forensics Fundamentals

• Digital Evidence and Chain of Custody
• Forensic Tools and Techniques
• Disk Imaging and Analysis

5.2. Incident Response and Handling

• Incident Detection and Analysis
• Containment and Eradication
• Post-Incident Reporting and Recovery

06.

Capstone Projects and Career Development

6.1. Capstone Project: Real-world Cybersecurity Scenario

• Acquaintees work on real-world cybersecurity projects
• Mentoring and Guidance from Specialized Instructors

6.2. Cybersecurity Careers and Certifications

• Career Paths in Cybersecurity
• Preparing for Certifications (CISSP, CEH, CHFI)
• Resume Building and Job Search Strategies

6.3. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Cybersecurity

• Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations
• Ethical Hacking and Responsible Disclosure
• Privacy and Data Protection

6.4. Final Projects Presentation and Evaluation

• Acquaintees present and evaluate their capstone projects
• Feedback and Assessment

6.5. Course Conclusion and Future Directions

• Review of Key Concepts
• Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity
• Experience Certification
• Placement Training and Interview grooming