Ultimate Cyber Security Beginner Course : Zero to Hero

Course Overview: The world is becoming digital, and cybersecurity is no longer a nice-to-have; rather, it has become an absolutely much-needed capability. "Cyber Security Fundamentals" is a course to be taught to participants at a level where such participating individuals will have more than a good grasp on core concepts, principles, and best practices in cybersecurity. This course will give students the foundational knowledge for anyone looking to start a career path in cybersecurity or someone looking to increase his or her awareness in cybersecurity.

Course Outline:

Week 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

Module 2: Why Cybersecurity is Important

Module 3: Cyber Threat Landscape

Week 2: Core Concepts of Cybersecurity

Module 4: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)

Module 5: Defense in Depth

Module 6: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risks

Week 3: Security Policies and Procedure

Module 7: How to Create a Security Policy

Module 8: User Awareness and Training

Module 9: Incident Response and Report

Week 4: Network Security

Module 10: Principle of Network Security

Module 11: Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems

Module 12: Wireless Network Security

Week 5: Security Technologies

Module 13: Encryption and Cryptography

Module 14: Antivirus and Anti-malware

Module 15: Access Control and Authentication

Week 6: Emerging Trends and Best Practices

Module 16: Cloud Security

Module 17: Internet of Things (IoT) Security

Module 18: Cybersecurity Best Practices


Course Outcomes:

Acquire general knowledge on the basic concepts of cyber security.

Observe the fundamental components of CIA-Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability

Acquire the creation of security policies and procedures for businesses
Understand network security and widely recognized security technologies.

Cyber security emerging trends and best practices are studied.

Further studies or certifications in Cyber Security are prepared for.

Assessment:

Weekly classes: Quizzes and assignments

Group Discussions and Case Studies

Final Exam on Fundamentals of Cyber Security

Certification:

On successful completion of this course, consisting of assessment, a course completion certificate will be issued to the participants. Within this scope, after successful completion of the 'Cyber Security Fundamentals' course, participants will be able to obtain basic knowledge for comprehension and contribution in cybersecurity in any field and sector.