1. 1. Introduction to Cybersecurity
1.1. Basics of Cybersecurity
1.1.1. Definition & Importance
1.1.2. CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
1.2. Types of Cyber Threats
1.2.1. Malware (Viruses, Worms, Trojans)
1.2.2. Phishing
1.2.3. Ransomware
1.2.4. Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
1.3. Fundamental Concepts
1.3.1. Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
1.3.2. Encryption and Hashing
2. 2. Networking Basics
2.1. Computer Networks
2.1.1. IP Addressing, Subnetting
2.1.2. TCP/IP Model, OSI Model
2.1.3. Protocols: HTTP/S, FTP, DNS, ARP
2.2. Network Security
2.2.1. Firewalls, VPNs
2.2.2. Network Address Translation (NAT)
2.2.3. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) & Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
3. 3. Operating Systems and System Security
3.1. Operating Systems
3.1.1. Windows, Linux, macOS
3.1.2. Command Line Basics (PowerShell, Bash)
3.2. System Security
3.2.1. User Access Controls
3.2.2. Antivirus & Anti-malware Solutions
3.2.3. Security Patching and Updates
4. 4. Cryptography
4.1. Basics of Cryptography
4.1.1. Symmetric & Asymmetric Encryption (AES, RSA)
4.1.2. Hash Functions (SHA-256, MD5)
4.1.3. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
4.2. Advanced Cryptography
4.2.1. Digital Signatures
4.2.2. Certificates and SSL/TLS
4.2.3. Cryptanalysis Techniques
5. 5. Cyber Attacks and Defense Mechanisms
5.1. Common Cyber Attacks
5.1.1. SQL Injection
5.1.2. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
5.1.3. Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attacks
5.1.4. Zero-Day Exploits
5.2. Defense Mechanisms
5.2.1. Secure Coding Practices
5.2.2. Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
5.2.3. Network Monitoring and Traffic Analysis
6. 6. Security Tools and Technologies
6.1. Scanning & Testing Tools
6.1.1. Nmap (Network Scanning)
6.1.2. Wireshark (Packet Analysis)
6.1.3. Metasploit (Penetration Testing)
6.2. Endpoint Security
6.2.1. Antivirus Software
6.2.2. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
6.3. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
6.3.1. Splunk, ELK Stack
6.3.2. Log Analysis, Threat Hunting
7. 7. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
7.1. Ethical Hacking Basics
7.1.1. Penetration Testing Phases (Reconnaissance, Scanning, Exploitation)
7.1.2. Vulnerability Assessment
7.2. Penetration Testing Tools
7.2.1. Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP (Web Application Testing)
7.2.2. Kali Linux Tools (John the Ripper, Hydra)
7.3. Capture the Flag (CTF) Challenges
7.3.1. Participate in online CTF platforms (Hack The Box, TryHackMe)
8. 8. Web and Application Security
8.1. Web Security
8.1.1. Secure HTTP Headers (HSTS, CSP)
8.1.2. Web Application Penetration Testing
8.2. Application Security
8.2.1. Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC)
8.2.2. Code Review and Static Analysis
8.3. API Security
8.3.1. OAuth, JWT Tokens
8.3.2. Rate Limiting and Throttling
9. 9. Cloud Security
9.1. Cloud Security Basics
9.1.1. Shared Responsibility Model
9.1.2. Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.2. Cloud-Specific Threats
9.2.1. Misconfigurations, Data Breaches
9.3. Cloud Security Tools
9.3.1. AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center
9.3.2. Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
10. 10. Incident Response and Management
10.1. Incident Response Process
10.1.1. Preparation, Detection, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, Lessons Learned
10.2. Digital Forensics
10.2.1. Evidence Collection, Chain of Custody
10.2.2. Disk Imaging, Memory Analysis
10.3. Disaster Recovery Planning
10.3.1. Backup Strategies, Data Recovery
11. 11. Compliance and Governance
11.1. Compliance Standards
11.1.1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
11.1.2. Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS)
11.1.3. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
11.2. Risk Management
11.2.1. Risk Assessment, Threat Modeling
11.2.2. Security Policies and Procedures
12. 12. Advanced Cybersecurity Topics
12.1. Zero Trust Architecture
12.1.1. Identity and Access Management (IAM)
12.1.2. Micro-segmentation
12.2. Security Automation
12.2.1. Scripting (Python, PowerShell)
12.2.2. Automation with SIEM and SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response)
12.3. Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity
12.3.1. Machine Learning for Threat Detection
12.3.2. Anomaly Detection in Network Traffic
13. 13. Hands-on Practice and Projects
13.1. Basic Projects
13.1.1. Set up a Home Network Firewall
13.1.2. Conduct a Basic Vulnerability Assessment on a Virtual Machine
13.2. Intermediate Projects
13.2.1. Perform Web Application Penetration Testing
13.2.2. Implement Encryption and Decryption in Python
13.3. Advanced Projects
13.3.1. Simulate a Cyber Attack and Perform Incident Response
13.3.2. Develop an Automated Log Analysis Tool for SIEM
14. 14. Certifications and Learning Resources
14.1. Beginner Certifications
14.1.1. CompTIA Security+
14.1.2. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
14.2. Intermediate to Advanced Certifications
14.2.1. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
14.2.2. Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
14.2.3. Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
14.3. Learning Platforms
14.3.1. Cybrary, Hack The Box, TryHackMe, SANS Institute