Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security

Cyber security involves safeguarding data, applications, and systems from cyber threats that can cause significant damage to individuals, organizations, and governments. This course starts from the basics and builds up your knowledge progressively.

Core Concepts:        

• What is Cyber Security?: Understand the importance of cyber security and the common types of threats (malware, phishing, hacking).
• Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA Triad): Learn the foundational principles of securing information and ensuring data availability.
• Types of Cyber Threats: Explore various cyber threats like phishing, malware, and ransomware, and how they affect systems and networks.

Module 2: Basic Linux and Command Line Basics

Linux is one of the most widely used operating systems in the field of cyber security. Understanding Linux and mastering basic command-line tools is essential for anyone looking to work in cyber security.

Core Concepts:

• Introduction to Linux: Understand the basics of the Linux operating system, its advantages in cyber security, and how to navigate the file system.
• Linux Commands: Learn essential commands like cd, ls, cp, mv, and rm to navigate and manipulate files and directories.
• User and File Permissions: Learn how to manage users, groups, and file permissions to secure systems.
• Installing and Managing Packages: Discover how to install software and manage packages using package managers like apt and yum.
• Shell Scripting Basics: Learn to automate tasks with simple shell scripts, including file manipulation, loops, and conditionals.

Module 3: Introduction to Python for Cyber Security

Python is a powerful programming language that is widely used in the field of cyber security. This course will introduce you to Python and show you how to use it to solve basic security problems.

Core Concepts:

• Introduction to Python: Learn the fundamentals of Python, including variables, data types, and basic syntax.
• Control Flow in Python: Understand how to work with conditionals (if, else) and loops (for, while) to automate tasks and make decisions.
• Working with Files in Python: Learn how to read from and write to files, a critical skill for working with log files and security data.
• Python Libraries for Cyber Security: Introduction to libraries like requests, os, socket, and shutil that are commonly used in cyber security tasks such as web scraping and network scanning.

Module 4: Networking Fundamentals

Networking knowledge is essential for understanding how systems communicate and how to secure these communications.

Core Concepts:

• Basic Networking Concepts: Learn about IP addresses, subnets, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and the OSI model.
• TCP/IP Protocol: Understand how data is transmitted over networks using the TCP/IP protocol and how to capture and analyze network traffic.
• Introduction to Wireshark: Learn how to use Wireshark to analyze network traffic and spot suspicious activities.
• Firewalls and Network Security: Understand how firewalls work and how they protect networks from unauthorized access.

Module 5: Web Application Security Basics

Web applications are a common target for cyber attackers. Learning how to secure web applications is crucial for protecting sensitive data.

Core Concepts:

• Introduction to Web Security: Learn about the risks and vulnerabilities that affect web applications, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
• Securing HTTP and HTTPS: Understand the importance of secure communications and how SSL/TLS certificates work to encrypt data transmitted over the web.
• Basic Authentication Techniques: Learn about securing login forms, password management, and how to implement basic authentication systems.

Module 6: Introduction to Bash Scripting

Bash scripting is a powerful tool for automating tasks in the Linux environment. This section will teach you the basics of bash scripting and how to use it for cyber security tasks.

Core Concepts:

• Bash Basics: Learn the syntax of bash scripts, how to declare variables, and how to execute basic commands.
• File Manipulation with Bash: Automate file handling tasks such as searching files, copying files, and renaming files.
• Loops and Conditionals in Bash: Learn how to create loops and conditionals to make scripts more dynamic and useful for automating security tasks.
• Scheduling Tasks with Cron: Understand how to use cron jobs to automate recurring security tasks like scanning for malware or checking system logs.

Module 7: Introduction to Cyber Security Tools

There are many tools available to help you identify vulnerabilities and manage cyber security tasks. This section will introduce you to the most commonly used tools for beginners.

Core Concepts:

• Nmap for Network Scanning: Learn how to use Nmap to scan networks for open ports and vulnerabilities.
• Metasploit for Exploit Testing: Introduction to Metasploit and how it can be used for testing and identifying vulnerabilities.
• Wireshark for Packet Analysis: Learn how to use Wireshark to capture and analyze network traffic.
• Nikto for Web Application Scanning: Understand how to use Nikto to scan web servers for common vulnerabilities.

Module 8: Security Best Practices

Learn how to apply essential security practices to protect systems, networks, and data.

Core Concepts:

• Password Security: Learn how to implement password best practices, including hashing and salting passwords.
• Security Patches and Updates: Understand the importance of keeping software up to date and applying security patches.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery: Learn how to back up critical data and create a disaster recovery plan to ensure systems can recover in the event of an attack.
• Access Control: Discover how to manage user permissions and access control to minimize risks of unauthorized access.

Module 9: Introduction to Ethical Hacking

Ethical hacking involves testing systems and applications for vulnerabilities in a legal and controlled manner.

Core Concepts:

• What is Ethical Hacking?: Understand the basics of ethical hacking and its importance in identifying vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can exploit them.
• Basic Tools for Ethical Hacking: Learn about tools such as Nmap, Wireshark, and Netcat for conducting ethical security assessments.