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Diploma in Cybersecurity

This diploma course is designed for individuals seeking to build a strong foundation in cybersecurity. It covers essential topics such as network security, ethical hacking, cryptography, risk management, and cyber threat intelligence. Through hands-on training and real-world case studies, students will gain practical experience in identifying vulnerabilities, securing digital infrastructures, and mitigating cyber threats. Whether you're an aspiring cybersecurity analyst, IT professional, or ethical hacker, this program provides the expertise and skills needed to protect organizations in an increasingly digital world.

Month 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity & Network Security

What is Cybersecurity?
Importance of Cybersecurity in the modern world
Key Concepts: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA Triad)
Types of Cyber Attacks: Malware, Phishing, Denial-of-Service (DoS), Ransomware, etc.
Cybersecurity Threat Landscape: Understanding current global cyber threats
Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards (ISO/IEC 27001, NIST)
Basic Networking Concepts:
  • OSI Model and TCP/IP Stack
  • IP Addressing, Subnets, and VLANs
  • Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and VPNs
Understanding network protocols: HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, etc.
Wireless Network Security: WPA, WPA2, and encryption protocols
Hands-On Practice:
  • Network Packet Analysis with Wireshark
  • Configuring Firewalls and VPNs
Introduction to Cryptography:
  • Symmetric vs Asymmetric Cryptography
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  • Hash Functions (MD5, SHA)
Encryption Standards: AES, RSA, DES, and ECC
Digital Signatures and Certificates
Hands-On Practice:
  • Encrypting and Decrypting Data using OpenSSL
  • Implementing Hashing Techniques for Data Integrity


Month 2: System Security, Threats & Vulnerability Management

Operating System Security
  • Windows Security Basics: UAC, Firewalls, BitLocker
  • Linux Security Basics: File Permissions, SELinux, Firewalls
Anti-virus, Anti-malware, and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
Hardening Systems: Patching, Updates, and Security Configurations
Hands-On Practice:
  • Setting up and securing virtual environments
  • Implementing EDR tools for system monitoring
Vulnerability Assessment and Scanning
  • Common Vulnerabilities and Exposure (CVE)
  • Tools: Nmap, OpenVAS, Nessus
Introduction to Penetration Testing
  • Reconnaissance, Scanning, Exploitation, Post-Exploitation
  • Types of Penetration Testing (Black-box, White-box, Gray-box)
Ethical Hacking Techniques and Legal Considerations
Hands-On Practice:
  • Vulnerability scanning using Nessus or OpenVAS
  • Conducting basic penetration tests using Kali Linux tools
Understanding Web Application Security
  • OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities (SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting, etc.)
  • Common web security threats: Man-in-the-middle (MITM), Cross-site Request Forgery (CSRF)
  • Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Hands-On Practice:
  • Web application vulnerability scanning with OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite
  • Testing and mitigating SQL injection and XSS attacks


Month 3: Incident Response, Cloud Security, and Internship

Incident Response Lifecycle
  • Preparation, Detection, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, and Lessons Learned
  • Creating an Incident Response Plan (IRP)
  • Cyber Forensics: Gathering evidence, Chain of custody
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
  • Logs and Event Monitoring
  • Popular SIEM Tools: Splunk, ELK Stack, IBM QRadar
Hands-On Practice:
  • Setting up SIEM tools for real-time monitoring and incident response
  • Basic forensic analysis on compromised systems
Introduction to Cloud Computing and Cloud Security
  • Cloud Models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
  • Cloud Security Challenges: Data Security, Privacy, Compliance
  • Cloud Service Providers: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud
Best Practices for Securing Cloud Environments
Hands-On Practice:
  • Implementing cloud security controls in AWS or Azure
  • Securing cloud storage and configuring IAM policies
Internship Setup: Collaborate with cybersecurity firms or organizations
Internship Work:
  • Work on real-world security tasks such as vulnerability assessments, incident response, or security policy implementation
  • Assist in creating and maintaining cybersecurity frameworks for the organization
  • Engage in activities like monitoring network security or conducting penetration tests
Internship Evaluation:
  • Weekly reports and feedback sessions
  • Guidance from industry mentors and professionals
Final Internship Report:
  • Detailed report outlining the tasks completed, key learning points, and recommendations for improvement
Presentation: Final presentation to showcase internship experience and project outcomes


Tools and Platforms Used

  • Operating Systems: Linux (Kali), Windows
  • Penetration Testing Tools: Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, Nessus, OpenVAS, Burp Suite
  • SIEM Tools: Splunk, ELK Stack, IBM QRadar
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud
  • Cryptography Tools: OpenSSL, Hashcat
  • Forensics Tools: Autopsy, FTK Imager
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