Overview of Cyber Security.

Core concepts: Threats, Vulnerabilities, Risks.

Understanding cyber attacks and their impact

Basics of networking: OSI model, TCP/IP stack

Network components: routers, switches, firewalls

Symmetric vs. Asymmetric encryption

Key concepts: Encryption, Decryption, Hashing

Hands-on: Basic encryption and decryption tasks

Types of cyber threats: Malware, Phishing, Ransomware

Common vulnerabilities and exploits (SQL Injection, XSS)

Security assessment tools and techniques

Firewall configurations and management

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and secure network design

Basics of access control: Authentication, Authorization, Accounting (AAA)

Standard authentication methods: Passwords, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)

Incident response lifecycle: Preparation, Detection, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, and Lessons Learned

Creating an incident response plan

Importance of security policies and procedures

Compliance requirements: GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS

Introduction to ethical hacking and penetration testing

Common penetration testing tools: Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite

Basic penetration testing techniques

Emerging threats and technologies (AI in cybersecurity, IoT security)

Future Trends in Cyber Security