Cybersecurity
Dive into the world of cybersecurity and learn how to protect systems, networks, and data from digital threats. From understanding fundamental security principles to implementing advanced techniques, this learning path equips you with the skills needed to safeguard information assets and mitigate cyber risks.
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Duration
10-30 weeks
Level
Beginner
Prerequisites
Laptop, Internet access
Projects
Capstone projects
What you will Learning
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Understand the importance of cybersecurity in today's digital landscape
- Learn about common cyber threats and attack vectors
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Explore foundational concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA)
- Understand the principles of risk management and risk assessment
- Network Security
- Learn about network protocols, architectures, and security mechanisms
- Gain proficiency in configuring firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs)
- Emerging Threats and Trends
- Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies
- Explore emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain in the context of cybersecurity
- Secure Coding Practices
- Understand secure coding principles and best practices
- Learn about common vulnerabilities such as injection attacks, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
- Incident Response and Forensics
- Gain proficiency in incident response procedures and techniques
- Learn how to detect, analyze, and mitigate security incidents
- Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
- Explore ethical hacking methodologies and techniques
- Gain hands-on experience in conducting penetration tests to identify and remediate vulnerabilities
- Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
- Learn about cybersecurity regulations, standards, and compliance frameworks
- Understand the role of governance in ensuring effective cybersecurity posture