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Cybersecurity Certification
This comprehensive cybersecurity certification training program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to protect information systems and data from cyber threats. The program is structured into ten modules, each focusing on a critical aspect of cybersecurity.
Format
Online Course
Self Paced
Launch date
November
2024
Duration
Price
What you are going to learn
Cybersecurity Certification
Course Overview
Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
Duration: 4 hours
• Topics Covered:
o Overview of cybersecurity
o Importance of cybersecurity in the digital age
o Common cyber threats and attack vectors
o Cybersecurity principles and practices
• Learning Objectives:
o Understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity
o Identify common types of cyber threats
o Recognize the importance of cybersecurity in various contexts
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Module 2: Networking Fundamentals
Duration: 8 hours
• Topics Covered:
o Basics of computer networks
o Network topologies and protocols
o IP addressing and subnetting
o Network devices and their functions
• Learning Objectives:
o Grasp the basic concepts of computer networking
o Understand how data travels across networks
o Identify and describe key network components
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Module 3: Operating Systems and Applications Security
Duration: 8 hours
• Topics Covered:
o Security features of major operating systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS)
o Application security principles
o Common vulnerabilities in operating systems and applications
o Patch management and software updates
• Learning Objectives:
o Understand how to secure different operating systems
o Identify common application vulnerabilities
o Implement effective patch management strategies
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Module 4: Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
Duration: 8 hours
• Topics Covered:
o Types of cyber threats (malware, phishing, ransomware, etc.)
o Common attack techniques (SQL injection, cross-site scripting, etc.)
o Vulnerability assessment and management
o Incident response and management
• Learning Objectives:
o Recognize various cyber threats and attack techniques
o Conduct vulnerability assessments
o Develop and implement incident response plans
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Module 5: Cryptography and Encryption
Duration: 6 hours
• Topics Covered:
o Basics of cryptography
o Types of encryption (symmetric, asymmetric, hashing)
o Cryptographic protocols and applications
o Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Learning Objectives:
o Understand the principles of cryptography
o Differentiate between types of encryption methods
o Implement cryptographic techniques to secure data
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Module 6: Security Operations and Monitoring
Duration: 8 hours
• Topics Covered:
o Security operations center (SOC) roles and responsibilities
o Monitoring and logging techniques
o Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS)
o Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems
• Learning Objectives:
o Understand the role of a SOC in cybersecurity
o Implement effective monitoring and logging strategies
o Utilize IDPS and SIEM systems for threat detection and response
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Module 7: Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Duration: 6 hours
• Topics Covered:
o Principles of identity and access management
o Authentication and authorization techniques
o Role-based access control (RBAC)
o Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Learning Objectives:
o Understand IAM principles and best practices
o Implement effective authentication and authorization mechanisms
o Apply RBAC and MFA to enhance security
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Module 8: Risk Management and Governance
Duration: 6 hours
• Topics Covered:
o Risk management frameworks and methodologies
o Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)
o Security policies and procedures
o Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
• Learning Objectives:
o Apply risk management frameworks in a cybersecurity context
o Develop and implement security policies and procedures
o Create business continuity and disaster recovery plans
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Module 9: Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance
Duration: 6 hours
• Topics Covered:
o Key cybersecurity laws and regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, etc.)
o Data privacy principles and practices
o Compliance requirements for different industries
o Legal considerations in cybersecurity
• Learning Objectives:
o Understand major cybersecurity laws and regulations
o Implement data privacy best practices
o Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements
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Module 10: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Duration: 10 hours
• Topics Covered:
o Principles of ethical hacking
o Penetration testing methodologies and tools
o Conducting vulnerability assessments
o Reporting and remediation of findings
• Learning Objectives:
o Differentiate between ethical hacking and malicious hacking
o Conduct penetration tests using established methodologies
o Analyze and report findings, and recommend remediation steps