Capability Development / Cyber Security
Cybersecurity Essentials
This foundation course builds a strong grounding in cybersecurity, introducing learners to core security principles, common threats, and the CIA triad alongside modern models such as Zero Trust. It covers network and web application security, mobile and cloud security fundamentals, and the growing role of AI in both attacks and defense. Participants also gain a working understanding of data protection, risk, and compliance essentials needed to operate safely in any IT environment.
Program Overview
This foundation course builds a strong grounding in cybersecurity, introducing learners to core security principles, common threats, and the CIA triad alongside modern models such as Zero Trust. It covers network and web application security, mobile and cloud security fundamentals, and the growing role of AI in both attacks and defense. Participants also gain a working understanding of data protection, risk, and compliance essentials needed to operate safely in any IT environment.
Audience Profile
IT professionals new to cybersecurity; Students beginning a security career path; Help desk and support staff; Non-security professionals needing security awareness; and No prior security experience required.
Course Syllabus
Module 1: Cybersecurity Foundations
Topics
- Information and data security basics
- Why cybersecurity matters
- Information security vs cybersecurity
- Administrative, technical, and physical controls
- CIA triad: confidentiality, integrity, availability
- Zero Trust security model
- Layered security protection
Module 2: Network Security Essentials
Topics
- Common attack surfaces
- Basic network attacks
- IDS, IPS, and firewall concepts
- Honeypot concepts
- Vulnerability assessment terminology
- Basic scanning methods
Labs / Practice
- Perform basic network scanning
Module 3: Modern Threat Landscape
Topics
- Malware types and categories
- Ransomware impact
- Phishing techniques
- Insider threats
- Safe email practices
- Secure browsing habits
- Multi-factor authentication
- Timely patching and updates
Module 4: Ethical Hacking Fundamentals
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
- Client-server communication flow
- Injection attack basics
- Authentication and access control risks
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) basics
Labs / Practice
- Practice web security testing
Module 6: Mobile & Cloud Security
Topics
- Android and iOS security comparison
- App permission models
- Rogue apps and insecure storage risks
- Weak authentication risks
- Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Cloud deployment models
- Cloud misconfigurations and IAM risks
- Cloud data exposure risks
Module 7: AI in Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Topics
- Role of AI in cybersecurity
- AI-enabled attacks and defenses
- Machine learning vs deep learning basics
- AI for log analysis and phishing detection
- Malware classification with AI
- Data classification and sensitive data protection
- Backup types, RPO, and RTO