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Key Highlights
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Comprehensive Curriculum:
Master both foundational and advanced cybersecurity techniques—from ethical hacking and vulnerability scanning to red/blue team operations, cloud security, and digital forensics. -
Hands-On Training:
Engage in real-world, practical labs and simulated scenarios using industry-standard tools such as Metasploit, Wireshark, Splunk, AWS CLI, and more. -
Certification & Career Readiness:
Prepare for top cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+) while receiving dedicated resume-building, mock interview sessions, and job placement support. -
Live Interactive Sessions & Lifetime Access:
Attend daily live sessions (with Q&A and interactive discussions) and enjoy lifetime access to downloadable recordings, course materials, and ongoing community support. -
Expert Guidance:
Learn directly from experienced cybersecurity professionals who provide both technical insights and career coaching for high-paying roles.
Course Details
- Duration: 90 Days (3 Months)
- Schedule: Monday to Saturday (Approximately 1.5–2 Hours Daily)
- Fee: 1199
- Mode of Delivery: Online (Live Interactive Sessions with Practical Labs and Recorded Sessions)
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📅 Overall Duration
3 Months (12 Weeks)
Schedule: Monday to Saturday, 1.5–2 hours per day (including lectures, labs, and Q&A sessions)
👥 Target Audience
Graduates aiming for high-paying cybersecurity careers (penetration testing, SOC analyst, security engineer, threat hunter, etc.)
📜 Certification
A formal certificate is issued upon successful completion, with an additional portfolio piece (final project report) for career transition.
Detailed Curriculum Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity & Lab Setup (Week 1)
- Topics Covered:
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals:
• Overview of cybersecurity, history, evolution, and key concepts
• The importance of security in the digital era
• Overview of common threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management - Cybersecurity Domains & Career Paths:
• Comparison of network, application, cloud, and operational security
• Discussion on roles (ethical hacker, SOC analyst, incident responder, etc.) - Personal Cyber Lab Setup:
• Installing VirtualBox/VMware and setting up virtual machines
• Installing Kali Linux and Ubuntu as test environments
• Best practices for isolated lab environments
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals:
- Practical Labs:
– Guided lab: Installing and configuring virtual machines; basic Linux navigation - Assignments & Assessments:
– Short quiz on fundamental concepts and lab environment checklist
– Lab submission: Screenshots/short video demonstrating the lab setup
Module 2: Networking Essentials (Week 2)
- Topics Covered:
- Network Fundamentals:
• OSI and TCP/IP models, packet structure, and protocols
• Overview of network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS) - IP Addressing, Subnetting & Routing:
• Understanding IPv4 addressing, CIDR notation, and subnet calculations
• Basic routing concepts and common network configurations - Security Devices & Technologies:
• Firewalls, VPNs, and proxies: How they secure networks - Packet Analysis:
• Fundamentals of packet capture and analysis, network traffic flow
- Network Fundamentals:
- Tools:
– Wireshark, Nmap, tcpdump, Netcat - Practical Labs:
– Lab exercise: Using Wireshark to capture and analyze traffic
– Nmap scan: Practice subnet and port scanning on lab VMs - Assignments:
– Problem set on subnetting exercises
– Lab report summarizing scan findings and network topology
Module 3: Operating System Fundamentals for Security (Week 3)
- Topics Covered:
- Linux Essentials for Security:
• Basic and advanced command-line operations
• File systems, permissions, and process management
• Security hardening (disabling unnecessary services, configuring firewalls on Linux) - Windows Fundamentals:
• Windows OS architecture and security configurations
• PowerShell scripting basics for administrative tasks
• Comparing Windows file systems and permissions with Linux
- Linux Essentials for Security:
- Tools:
– Kali Linux terminal, Windows 10/11, PowerShell - Practical Labs:
– Lab exercise: Running common Linux commands, managing users and file permissions
– Windows lab: Basic PowerShell scripting for system information retrieval - Assignments:
– Hands-on assignment: Secure a virtual machine (apply updates, restrict permissions)
– Quiz on OS fundamentals and security best practices
Module 4: Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing (Weeks 4–5)
- Topics Covered:
- Information Gathering & Reconnaissance:
• OSINT techniques, Whois lookups, and Google dorking
• Social media research and digital footprint analysis - Vulnerability Scanning:
• Setting up and using Nmap for network mapping and port scanning
• Overview of vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, OpenVAS) - Exploitation Techniques:
• Introduction to Metasploit: Exploit modules, payloads, and sessions
• Automated exploitation with SQLMap and Burp Suite for web vulnerabilities - Post-Exploitation:
• Privilege escalation basics and persistence techniques
• Reporting and documenting exploitation steps
- Information Gathering & Reconnaissance:
- Tools:
– Metasploit, Burp Suite, SQLMap, Hydra, John the Ripper, Hashcat - Practical Labs:
– Lab exercise: Conducting a basic penetration test on a vulnerable VM
– Guided walkthrough: Exploiting a known vulnerability and escalating privileges - Assignments:
– Case study analysis: Write a brief report on a recent cybersecurity breach
– Quiz on exploitation methods and safe lab practices
Module 5: Red & Blue Team Tactics (Weeks 6–7)
- Topics Covered:
- Red Team Operations:
• Advanced exploitation, custom payload creation (using MSFVenom)
• Social engineering tactics: Phishing simulation and pretexting
• Wireless network attacks: Overview of WPA/WPA2 cracking and ARP poisoning - Blue Team Operations:
• Security Operations Center (SOC) roles and responsibilities
• Log analysis and incident detection fundamentals
• Introduction to SIEM tools and threat detection methodologies
- Red Team Operations:
- Tools:
– For Red Team: SET, Cobalt Strike, custom scripts
– For Blue Team: Splunk, ELK Stack, Security Onion - Practical Labs:
– Red Team Lab: Simulated phishing campaign and wireless network testing
– Blue Team Lab: Setting up a basic SIEM dashboard, monitoring alerts, and analyzing logs - Assignments:
– Comparative assignment: Create a report comparing red team offensive techniques vs. blue team defenses
– Hands-on exercise: Develop and test a custom payload
Module 6: Cloud Security & Digital Forensics/Incident Response (Weeks 8–9)
- Topics Covered:
- Cloud Security Fundamentals:
• Overview of major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security models
• Securing cloud infrastructure: Virtual networks, IAM policies, and configuration management
• Penetration testing cloud environments and incident response in cloud settings - Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR):
• Introduction to digital forensics concepts and chain of custody
• Techniques for disk and memory forensics, log and artifact analysis
• Basics of incident response: Evidence collection, analysis, and reporting
- Cloud Security Fundamentals:
- Tools:
– Cloud: AWS CLI, ScoutSuite, Prowler
– Forensics: Autopsy, FTK Imager, Volatility, Wireshark - Practical Labs:
– Cloud Lab: Simulate a misconfigured AWS environment and use ScoutSuite/Prowler for assessments
– DFIR Lab: Analyze a disk image using Autopsy and perform memory analysis with Volatility - Assignments:
– Lab report: Document your cloud security misconfiguration assessment and remediation steps
– Case study: Write an incident response report based on a simulated breach scenario
Module 7: Cybersecurity Certification & Career Preparation (Week 10)
- Topics Covered:
- Certification Overview & Exam Strategies:
• Detailed review of exam objectives for CEH, OSCP, and CompTIA Security+
• Study materials, practice tests, and time-management strategies for exam success - Career Readiness:
• Resume building specifically for cybersecurity roles
• Cover letter tips, LinkedIn optimization, and personal branding
• Mock interviews and networking strategies with industry professionals
- Certification Overview & Exam Strategies:
- Practical Labs/Activities:
– Certification practice session: Timed quizzes and sample questions
– Career workshop: Interactive session on crafting your cybersecurity portfolio and resume - Assignments:
– Prepare a draft resume and cover letter for a cybersecurity role
– Participate in a mock interview and receive peer/instructor feedback
Module 8: Final Project & Hands-On Practical Labs (Weeks 11–12)
- Topics & Activities:
- Comprehensive Final Project:
• Choose between a penetration test report on a controlled vulnerable environment or an incident response simulation
• Document methodologies, findings, remediation recommendations, and lessons learned - Extended Hands-On Labs:
• Engage in a series of Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges and red vs. blue team exercises to reinforce skills learned
• Collaboration in small groups (if applicable) to solve realistic cybersecurity scenarios
- Comprehensive Final Project:
- Practical Deliverables:
– A complete final project report (digital portfolio piece) that demonstrates your practical proficiency
– Presentation session (live or recorded) where you explain your project methodology and outcomes to instructors/peers - Assessments:
– Final project evaluation based on clarity, depth, and demonstration of skills
– Comprehensive final quiz covering all modules
Additional Components Throughout the Course
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Weekly Quizzes & Assignments:
Short quizzes and practical assignments at the end of each week to reinforce learning. -
Live Q&A Sessions & Office Hours:
Regular interactive sessions where students can ask questions and clarify doubts with instructors. -
Resource Library:
Curated reading materials, tutorials, case studies, and reference links (including links to official documentation for tools) provided on the course portal. -
Community Forum/Slack Group:
A dedicated space for students to network, discuss topics, share insights, and collaborate on labs and projects. -
Feedback & Iteration:
Periodic surveys and feedback forms to adjust the pace and focus of the course based on student input.
Outcome & Certification
At the end of the 12‑week intensive course, graduates will:
- Possess both foundational and advanced practical cybersecurity skills.
- Have completed a comprehensive portfolio project demonstrating real-world application.
- Be prepared for industry-recognized certifications (CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+).
- Be equipped with career-ready materials (resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile) and direct interview preparation insights.