Course Overview:

Course Title: Cybersecurity Expert

Course Duration: 24 Weeks (6 Months)

Course Description: This six-month program is designed for individuals aiming to become cybersecurity experts. Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in various cybersecurity domains. Through hands-on labs, real-world scenarios, and detailed tutorials, participants will develop expertise in identifying, protecting, detecting, responding to, and recovering from cybersecurity threats.

Detailed Course Outline:

Months 1-2: Introduction to Cybersecurity and Information Security Basics

• Understanding Cybersecurity

  • Overview of cybersecurity concepts and principles
  • The role of cybersecurity in modern organizations

• Information Security Fundamentals

  • Confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) principles
  • Identifying and classifying information assets

Months 3-4: Network Security and Vulnerability Assessment

• Network Security

  • Securing network infrastructure
  • Implementing firewalls, IDS, and IPS

• Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing

  • Identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities
  • Conducting penetration tests and risk assessments

Months 5-6: Security Operations and Incident Response

• Security Operations Center (SOC)

  • Role and functions of a SOC
  • Implementing security monitoring and analysis

• Incident Response and Handling

  • Preparing for and responding to cybersecurity incidents
  • Developing incident response plans

Months 7-8: Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Security Governance

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)

  • Managing user identities and access controls
  • Implementing multi-factor authentication

• Security Governance and Risk Management

  • Developing security policies and procedures
  • Risk management and compliance

Months 9-10: Cryptography and Web Application Security

• Cryptography Fundamentals

  • Principles of encryption and decryption
  • Implementing secure communication

• Web Application Security

  • Common vulnerabilities in web applications
  • Implementing secure coding practices

Months 11-12: Cloud Security and Final Capstone Project

• Cloud Security

  • Securing cloud environments and services
  • Best practices for cloud security

• Final Capstone Project: Cybersecurity Solution Implementation

  • Applying learned concepts to a comprehensive real-world cybersecurity project
  • Designing and implementing a cybersecurity solution for a simulated environment

Evaluation and Assessment:

• Weekly practical exercises, mid-term assessments, and a final capstone project will be used to assess participants' understanding and application of cybersecurity skills.