Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

• Define cybersecurity and its importance
• Identify common threats and vulnerabilities
• Discuss cybersecurity best practices

Module 2: Network Fundamentals

• Explain network basics (TCP/IP, OSI model)
• Understand network devices (routers, switches, firewalls)
• Discuss network protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP)

Module 3: Operating System Security 

• Compare and contrast Windows, Linux, and macOS
• Discuss user rights and permissions
• Explain system hardening techniques

Module 4: Cryptography

• Define cryptography and its importance
• Explain encryption and decryption algorithms (AES, RSA)
• Discuss key management and digital signatures

Module 5: Ethical Hacking Fundamentals 

• Define ethical hacking and its purpose
• Explain the ethical hacking methodology (reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, exploitation, post-exploitation)
• Discuss legal and ethical considerations

Module 6: Reconnaissance Techniques

• Gather information using passive and active techniques (Google hacking, DNS enumeration, whois lookup)
• Identify potential vulnerabilities and targets

Module 7: Network Scanning and Enumeration

• Use tools like Nmap and Nessus to scan networks and identify open ports and services
• Enumerate services and gather information about running applications

Module 8: Vulnerability Assessment and Exploitation 

• Identify vulnerabilities using tools like Metasploit and Burp Suite
• Exploit vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access

Module 9: Web Application Pentesting 

• Understand the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
• Perform manual and automated web application testing
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF

Module 10: Mobile Application Pentesting

• Understand mobile app security threats
• Perform manual and automated mobile app testing
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities like insecure storage and network traffic

Module 11: Social Engineering

• Define social engineering and its techniques (phishing, pretexting, baiting)
• Recognize social engineering attacks and protect against them

Module 12: Incident Response 

• Develop an incident response plan
• Handle security incidents effectively
• Conduct incident investigation and analysis

Module 13: Security Operations Center (SOC)

• Understand the role of a SOC
• Discuss SOC tools and technologies (SIEM, IDS, IPS)
• Analyze security events and incidents

Module 14: Malware Analysis

• Define malware and its types (viruses, worms, trojans)
• Analyze malware behavior and identify threats

Module 15: Cloud Security 

• Understand cloud computing and its security challenges
• Discuss cloud security best practices and compliance standards (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Module 16: Data Privacy and Protection 

• Explain data privacy laws and regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
• Implement data protection measures (encryption, access controls)
• Handle data breaches effectively

Module 17: Ai in Cyber security 

• Discuss Ai security threats and controls
• Implement Ai in cyber security

Module 18: Security Auditing and Compliance 

• Understand security auditing and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF)
• Conduct security audits and assessments
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards

Module 19: Emerging Threats and Trends

• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats and trends (IoT security, AI security)
• Discuss emerging technologies and their impact on security

Module 20: Capstone Project

• Conduct a comprehensive cybersecurity project (e.g., pentesting a network, developing a security policy)
• Demonstrate practical skills and knowledge