Cybersecurity Curriculum

Module 1: Cyber Essentials

Lesson 1.1: What is Cyber

Lesson 1.2: The CIA Triad

Lesson 1.3: Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)

Lesson 1.4: Understanding Cyber Threats

Lesson 1.5: Fundamentals of Secure Systems

Module 2: Networking Basics

Lesson 2.1: Introduction to Networks

Lesson 2.2: The OSI Model

Lesson 2.3: Network Ports and Protocols

Lesson 2.4: Network Devices and Topologies

Lesson 2.5: Network Troubleshooting

Module 3: Introduction to Linux

Lesson 3.1: Linux Basics

Lesson 3.2: Linux Navigation

Lesson 3.3: Linux Security Tools

Lesson 3.4: Bash Shell Scripting

Lesson 3.5: Linux Distributions for Ethical Hacking

Module 4: Cryptography

Lesson 4.1: Introduction to Cryptography

Lesson 4.2: Ciphers and Cryptanalysis

Lesson 4.3: Steganography

Lesson 4.4: Symmetrical Encryption

Lesson 4.5: Public Key (Asymmetric) Encryption

Module 5: Web Application Security

Lesson 5.1: Common Web Vulnerabilities

Lesson 5.2: Introduction to HTTPS and SSL/TLS

Lesson 5.3: Web Security: Sessions and Cookies

Lesson 5.4: Web Security: Headers and Content Security Policy

Lesson 5.5: Bug Bounties and Ethical Hacking

Module 6: Wireless Technologies

Lesson 6.1: Introudction to Wireless Networks

Lesson 6.2: Basics of WLANs

Lesson 6.3: WLAN Security Protocols

Lesson 6.4: Attacking Wireless Networks

Lesson 6.5: Defending Wireless Networks

Module 7: Secure Network Design

Lesson 7.1: Basic Network Security

Lesson 7.2: Firewall Fundamentals

Lesson 7.3: Secure Log Management

Lesson 7.4: Intrusion Protection Systems

Lesson 7.5: Virtual Private Networks

Module 8: Cloud Security

Lesson 8.1: Introudction to Cloud Technologies

Lesson 8.2: Cloud Deployment Models

Lesson 8.3: Cloud Security Concerns

Lesson 8.4: Cloud Compliance and Legal Issues

Lesson 8.5: Cloud Security Best Pratices

Module 9: Access Control Managment

Lesson 9.1: Introudction to Acess Control Management

Lesson 9.2: Types of Access Control

Lesson 9.3: System Security

Lesson 9.4: Physical Security

Lesson 9.5: Access Control Lists (ACLs) and Permissions

Module 10: Ethical Hacking

Lesson 10.1: Introduction to Penetration Testing

Lesson 10.2: Reconnaissance and Social Engineering

Lesson 10.3: Scanning and Enumeration

Lesson 10.4: Setting up a Lab Environment

Lesson 10.5: Capture the Flap (CTF)

Module 11: Data Security

Lesson 11.1: Introduction to Data Security

Lesson 11.2: Password Security

Lesson 11.3: Understanding Data Collection

Lesson 11.4: Impact of Data Breaches

Lesson 11.5: Privacy Laws and Regulations

Module 12: Cyberwarfare

Lesson 12.1: Introduction to Cyberwarfare

Lesson 12.2: Nation-State Actors

Lesson 12.3: Cyber Terrorism

Lesson 12.4: Hacktivism

Lesson 12.5:Case Study: Stuxnet

Module 13: Governance and Compliance

Lesson 13.1: Introduction to Security Governance

Lesson 13.2: Security Policies, Standards, and Procedures

Lesson 13.3: Introduction to Compliance

Lesson 13.4: Major Compliance Frameworks

Lesson 13.5: Audits and Assessments

Module 14: Digital Forensics and Cybercrime

Lesson 14.1: Introduction to Digitial Forensics

Lesson 14.2: Forensic Tools and Techniques

Lesson 14.3: Types of Cybercrime

Lesson 14.4: Incident Response

Lesson 14.5: Hacker Profile

Module 15: Information Management and Risk

Lesson 15.1: Risk Identification

Lesson 15.2: Risk Assessment

Lesson 15.3: Risk Mitigation

Lesson 15.4: Creating a Risk Management Plan

Lesson 15.5: Risk Management Tools and Technologies

Module 16: Malware

Lesson 16.1: Introudction to Malware

Lesson 16.2: Types of Malware

Lesson 16.3: Malware Protection and Detection

Lesson 16.4: Threat Intelligence and Models

Lesson 16.5: Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering

Module 17: Exploring Cyber Pathways

Lesson 17.1: Introudction to Cybersecurity Careers

Lesson 17.2: Cybersecurity Roles and Responsibilities

Lesson 17.3: Certifications and Continuous Learning

Lesson 17.4: Resume Building

Lesson 17.5: Interview Preparation

Module 18: Emerging Cyber Technonlogies

Lesson 18.1: Blockchain

Lesson 18.2: Artifical Intelligence

Lesson 18.3: Quantum Computing

Lesson 18.4: OSINT

Lesson 18.5: Ubiquitous Connectivity