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Cybersecurity Curriculum

The document outlines a comprehensive six-month cybersecurity curriculum designed to educate participants on various aspects of cybersecurity, including fundamentals, threats, risk management, penetration testing, application security, and network defense. Each month focuses on specific objectives with weekly topics that cover essential concepts, tools, and practical applications. The program culminates in a capstone project and career preparation activities to equip learners for cybersecurity careers.

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Cybersecurity Curriculum

The document outlines a comprehensive six-month cybersecurity curriculum designed to educate participants on various aspects of cybersecurity, including fundamentals, threats, risk management, penetration testing, application security, and network defense. Each month focuses on specific objectives with weekly topics that cover essential concepts, tools, and practical applications. The program culminates in a capstone project and career preparation activities to equip learners for cybersecurity careers.

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Cybersecurity Curriculum

Month 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity and Fundamentals


Objective: Understand the basics of cybersecurity, its importance, and foundational
concepts.

Week 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity


• What is Cybersecurity?
• Importance of Cybersecurity
• Key Concepts: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA Triad)
• Overview of Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors
• What is Hacking? (Types of Hackers, Skills, Open-Source Hacking Tools)

Week 2: Cybersecurity Landscape


• Types of Cyber Threats (Malware, Phishing, Ransomware, DoS, MitM, etc.)
• Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
• Cybersecurity Roles and Careers
• Code of Ethics

Week 3: Networking Basics for Cybersecurity


• Network Devices (Routers, Switches, Firewalls)
• Introduction to Networking (OSI Model, TCP/IP)
• IP Addressing, Subnetting, and Protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DNS)

Week 4: Operating System Security


• Basics of Windows, Linux, and macOS Security
• User Management and Permissions
• Hardening Operating Systems

Month 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risk Management


Objective: Learn to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and manage risks effectively.

Week 1: Threat Modeling and Vulnerability Assessment


• Understanding Threat Actors (Hackers, Insiders, Nation-States)
• Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs)
• Tools for Vulnerability Scanning (Nessus, OpenVAS)

Week 2: Risk Management


• Risk Assessment and Analysis
• Risk Mitigation Strategies
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
Week 3: Social Engineering and Human Factors
• Types of Social Engineering (Phishing, Pretexting, Baiting)
• Psychological Tactics Used by Attackers
• Training and Awareness Programs

Week 4: Introduction to Cryptography


• Basics of Encryption and Decryption
• Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Encryption
• Hashing Algorithms (MD5, SHA-256)
• Digital Signatures and Certificates

Month 3: Practical Penetration Testing / Ethical Hacking


Objective: Dive deeper into advanced cybersecurity concepts and tools.

Week 1: Penetration Testing


• Introduction to Ethical Hacking
• Penetration Testing Methodology (Reconnaissance, Scanning, Exploitation, Reporting)
• Tools: Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite

Week 2: Digital Forensics


• Basics of Digital Forensics
• Forensic Tools (FTK, Autopsy, EnCase)
• Analyzing Digital Evidence

Week 3: Threat Intelligence


• What is Threat Intelligence?
• Types (Strategic, Tactical, Operational)
• Tools (MISP, ThreatConnect)

Week 4: IoT and OT Security


• Security Challenges in IoT Devices
• Securing Operational Technology (OT) Systems
• Case Studies of IoT/OT Attacks

Month 4: Application and Endpoint Security


Objective: Learn to secure applications and endpoints from cyber threats.

Week 1: Application Security


• Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities
• Secure Coding Practices
Week 2: Endpoint Security
• Antivirus and Anti-Malware Solutions
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Tools
• Mobile Device Security

Week 3: Identity and Access Management (IAM)


• Authentication Methods (Passwords, MFA, Biometrics)
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Single Sign-On (SSO) and Federated Identity

Week 4: Security+ Lab


• Practical review and hands-on practice
• Simulated attacks and defense scenarios

Month 5: Network Security and Defense


Objective: Secure networks through architecture, monitoring, and response techniques.

Week 1: Firewalls and IDS/IPS


• Types of Firewalls (Packet Filtering, Stateful, Proxy)
• Honeypots
• Configuring Firewalls
• IDS/IPS Concepts and Tools (Snort, Suricata)

Week 2: Secure Network Design


• Network Segmentation and VLANs
• VPNs and Secure Remote Access
• Wireless Network Security (WPA3, WEP Vulnerabilities)

Week 3: Monitoring and Logging


• Importance of Logs in Cybersecurity
• SIEM Tools (Splunk, ELK Stack)
• Analyzing Logs for Threats

Week 4: Incident Response


• Incident Response Lifecycle (Preparation, Identification, Containment, Eradication,
Recovery)
• Creating an Incident Response Plan
• Case Studies of Real-World Incidents

Month 6: Capstone Projects and Career Preparation


Objective: Apply knowledge through hands-on projects and prepare for cybersecurity
careers.
Week 1–2: Capstone Project
• Choose a cybersecurity domain (e.g., penetration testing, forensics, network defense)
• Design, implement, and document a simulated real-world scenario

Week 3: Career Preparation


• Resume Building and LinkedIn Optimization
• Interview Prep and Mock Interviews
• Cybersecurity Certifications Overview (CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP)

Week 4: Final Review and Presentation


• Present Capstone Projects
• Receive Feedback
• Program Wrap-up and Next Steps

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