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The document outlines a comprehensive cybersecurity syllabus covering key topics such as the basics of cybersecurity, networking fundamentals, operating system security, cryptography, and network security. It also includes sections on application security, ethical hacking, security policies, cyber laws, incident response, cloud security, and emerging topics like AI and IoT security. Each section details essential concepts, techniques, and tools necessary for a thorough understanding of cybersecurity.

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Cybersecurity_Full_Syllabus

The document outlines a comprehensive cybersecurity syllabus covering key topics such as the basics of cybersecurity, networking fundamentals, operating system security, cryptography, and network security. It also includes sections on application security, ethical hacking, security policies, cyber laws, incident response, cloud security, and emerging topics like AI and IoT security. Each section details essential concepts, techniques, and tools necessary for a thorough understanding of cybersecurity.

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Cybersecurity Full Syllabus

1. Introduction to Cybersecurity

- Basics of cybersecurity

- Importance of cybersecurity

- Types of cyber attacks

- CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)

- Risk, threats, and vulnerabilities

2. Networking Basics

- OSI and TCP/IP models

- IP addressing and subnetting

- Common network devices (routers, switches, firewalls)

- Network topologies

- Protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DNS, DHCP, etc.)

3. Operating System Security

- Windows security fundamentals

- Linux security fundamentals

- File system permissions

- User management

- OS hardening techniques

4. Cryptography

- Symmetric and asymmetric encryption

- Hashing algorithms (MD5, SHA)

- Digital signatures and certificates


Cybersecurity Full Syllabus

- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

- SSL/TLS

5. Network Security

- Firewalls and VPNs

- Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)

- Network Access Control (NAC)

- Wireless security (WEP, WPA, WPA2/3)

- Port scanning and sniffing

6. Application Security

- Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC)

- Web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)

- SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), CSRF

- Secure coding practices

- Application firewalls (WAF)

7. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

- Phases of ethical hacking

- Footprinting and reconnaissance

- Scanning networks

- Gaining and maintaining access

- Covering tracks

8. Security Policies and Risk Management


Cybersecurity Full Syllabus

- Security policies, procedures, and standards

- Risk assessment and mitigation

- Business Continuity Planning (BCP)

- Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)

- Security awareness training

9. Cyber Laws and Compliance

- Cyber laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)

- Compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)

- Intellectual property rights

- Digital forensics laws

10. Incident Response and Digital Forensics

- Incident response process

- Evidence collection and preservation

- Chain of custody

- Forensic tools and techniques

- Malware analysis

11. Cloud Security

- Cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

- Shared responsibility model

- Cloud threats and countermeasures

- Identity and Access Management (IAM)

- Data protection in the cloud


Cybersecurity Full Syllabus

12. Security Tools and Technologies

- SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)

- Antivirus/antimalware

- Vulnerability scanners (Nessus, OpenVAS)

- Packet analyzers (Wireshark)

- Security automation tools

13. Identity and Access Management (IAM)

- Authentication vs authorization

- Multi-factor authentication

- Role-based access control (RBAC)

- Single Sign-On (SSO)

- Identity federation

14. Emerging Topics

- Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity

- Blockchain security

- Internet of Things (IoT) security

- Zero Trust Architecture

- Cyber threat intelligence

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