Cybersecurity

— Beginner Level Roadmap

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

  • What is Cybersecurity?

  • Types of Cyber Threats (Malware, Phishing, Social Engineering)

  • Overview of Security Domains (Network, Application, Cloud, Endpoint)

Practice: Identify and analyze recent cybersecurity incidents.


Module 2: Computer & Network Fundamentals

  • Operating Systems (Windows, Linux basics)

  • Computer Architecture and System Processes

  • Networking Basics (OSI Model, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, IP Addressing)

Practice: Set up and configure a simple home network.


Module 3: Security Basics

  • Authentication, Authorization & Accounting (AAA)

  • Passwords, MFA, and Encryption Basics

  • Introduction to Firewalls, Antivirus, and IDS/IPS

Practice: Configure a basic firewall and antivirus for endpoint security.


Module 4: Practical Labs

  • Installing VirtualBox or VMware

  • Creating a lab environment for experiments

  • Exploring basic Linux commands for security

Mini Project: Build a secure virtual network environment for testing.

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