Cybersecurity

Module 1: Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Basics

• Footprinting and Reconnaissance

• Scanning Networks (Nmap, Angry IP Scanner)

• Vulnerability Assessment Tools (Nessus, OpenVAS)

Practice: Scan and analyze vulnerabilities in a test environment.

Module 2: Advanced Networking & Security

• Network Security Protocols (SSL, TLS, IPSec)

• Secure Network Design & Architecture

• VPN Configuration and Security

Practice: Build a secure VPN server for remote access.

Module 3: Web and Application Security

• OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities

• SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF

• Securing APIs and Web Apps

Practice: Perform a basic penetration test on a demo web application.

Module 4: Incident Detection & Response

• SIEM Tools (Splunk, ELK Stack)

• Log Analysis and Threat Detection

• Creating Incident Response Playbooks

Practice: Simulate a security breach and document the response process.

Module 5: Cybersecurity Compliance & Frameworks

• Introduction to ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and SOC 2

• Risk Management Basics

• Security Policies & Governance

Mini Project: Prepare a security audit checklist for a small business.