Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

With the digital age upon us, all our work is moving online. There is a lot of crucial data being stored online which is leading to an increase in cyber thefts and attacks. This module will cover the importance of cyber security and train you on the ways to have a secure online presence and keep all your transactions and communications safe from any violations. We will give you basic tips on how to avoid any hackers and navigate cautiously across the web.

• Discuss the evolution of security based on historical events.
• List various types of malicious software.
• Describe key cybersecurity concepts including the CIA Triad, access management, incident response and common cybersecurity best practices.
• Identify key cybersecurity tools which include the following: firewall, anti-virus, cryptography, penetration testing and digital forensics.

Cybersecurity

• Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyber Attacks
• Welcome to History of Cybersecurity
• Cybersecurity Definition
• Security Threats
• Cybersecurity Today
• Cybersecurity Introduction
• Security Architecture Attacks
• Security Architecture -Attack models
• Malware and Ransomware
• Threat Examples
• Threat Protection Defined
• Internet Security Threats – Mapping
• Internet Security Threats – Packet Sniffing
• Security Threat – IP Spoofing
• Security Threats – Denial of service
• Security Attacks – Host insertions
• Introduction to Firewalls
• Firewalls – Packet Filtering
• Firewalls – Application Gateway
• Firewalls – XML Gateway
• Firewalls – Stateless and Stateful
• Antivirus/Antimalware
• An introduction of Cryptography
• Types of Cryptography
• Cryptographic Attacks

Windows Operating System Security Basics

• In this module you will learn about the file system and directory structures for the Windows operating system. You will also learn about many shortcuts and commands which will help you to navigate the Windows system to gather information and reduce your work time.
• Welcome to operating system fundamentals
• User and Kernel Mode
• File Systems
• Directory Structure
• Shortcuts and Commands

Linux Operating System Security Basics

• In this module you will learn the key components of the Linux operating system and basic commands required to assist you in accessing information that pertains to the security of your systems. You will also access Pentestmonkey a resource many cybersecurity professionals use to access cheat sheets about certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities and investigations.
• Key Components
• File Systems
• Basic Commands
• Permissions and Owners

MacOS Security Basics

• In this module you will learn how to find resources around MAC/OS. You will read documentation from Apple around the security framework and how to investigate additional information through the eyes of a developer. 
• macOS Auditing
• macOS Security Settings
• macOS Recovery

Authentication and Access Control

• In this module you will learn the importance of authentication and identification. You will also learn how access controls both physical and logical help safeguard an organization. You will also investigate an identified risk around access control.
• Identification and AAA
• Access Control Methods
• Access Control – Physical and Logical
• Open Web Application Security Project