Knowledge Enhancement / Cloud & IT Security
Cybersecurity Essentials
Build a strong foundation in cybersecurity: core security concepts, common threats, network, web, mobile and cloud security, AI in cybersecurity, data protection and compliance.
Program Overview
This course builds a strong foundation in cybersecurity. Learners understand key security concepts, common threats, network security, web and mobile security, cloud security, AI in cybersecurity, data protection, risk and compliance.
Concepts are reinforced with hands-on practice in network scanning and web security testing, giving learners practical exposure to how attacks work and how they are defended against.
Learning Objectives
- Understand core cybersecurity principles
- Identify common cyber threats and risks
- Learn basic network and web security concepts
- Explore mobile, cloud and AI security fundamentals
- Understand data protection, risk and compliance basics
Audience Profile
Students, fresh graduates, IT support and networking professionals, developers and anyone beginning a career in cybersecurity or needing a solid understanding of security fundamentals.
Course Syllabus
Module 1: Cybersecurity Foundations
Topics
- Data and information security, and why cybersecurity matters
- Information security vs cybersecurity
- Administrative, technical and physical controls
- CIA triad: confidentiality, integrity and availability
- Zero Trust and layered security
Module 2: Network Security Essentials
Topics
- Common attack surfaces and basic network attacks
- IDS, IPS, firewalls and honeypots
- Vulnerability assessment and scanning methods
Labs & Practice
- Perform basic network scanning
Module 3: Modern Threat Landscape
Topics
- Malware types and ransomware impact
- Phishing techniques and insider threats
- Safe email and secure browsing habits
- Multi-factor authentication and timely updates
Module 4: Ethical Hacking
Topics
- Introduction to ethical hacking
- Hacking methodologies and frameworks
- Hacking and ethical hacking concepts
- Information security controls
- Information security laws and standards
Module 5: Web Application Security
Topics
- HTTP and HTTPS fundamentals
- Web application architecture and client-server flow
- Injection attacks and authentication risks
- Access control issues and XSS basics
Labs & Practice
- Practice web security testing
Module 6: Mobile Security
Topics
- Android and iOS security compared
- App permissions
- Rogue apps, insecure data storage and weak authentication
Module 7: Cloud Security Essentials
Topics
- Key cloud features and adoption benefits
- IaaS, PaaS and SaaS
- Cloud deployment models and security needs
- Misconfigurations, weak IAM and data exposure
Module 8: AI-Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Topics
- AI security concepts, AI-enabled attacks and AI defense
- ML vs deep learning and the AI workflow
- AI for log analysis, phishing detection and malware classification
Module 9: Data Security, Risk and Compliance
Topics
- Protecting sensitive data and breach impact
- Data classification
- Backup types, RPO and RTO