Introduction to Cybersecurity:
The cybersecurity landscape
Common cyber threats (malware, phishing, hacking, ransomware)
Risk assessment and management methodologies
Cybersecurity Frameworks:
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
ISO 27001
Other relevant frameworks
Legal and Regulatory Compliance:
Data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
Industry-specific compliance requirements
Network Security Fundamentals:
Firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Network segmentation and access control
Threat Hunting and Detection:
Security information and event management (SIEM)
Log analysis and threat intelligence
Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
Data Security:
Data classification and protection
Data encryption and key management
Data loss prevention (DLP)
Cloud Security:
Cloud security models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Cloud security risks and best practices
Securing cloud workloads and data
Incident Response Planning and Execution:
Incident response teams and procedures
Incident handling and investigation
Digital forensics techniques
Disaster Recovery Planning:
Business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR)
Data backup and recovery strategies
Testing and maintaining DR plans
• Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs):
o Tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of APTs
o Detecting and responding to APTs
• The Internet of Things (IoT) Security:
o Securing IoT devices and networks
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cybersecurity:
o AI-powered threat detection and response
o Ethical considerations in AI and cybersecurity
• The Future of Cybersecurity:
o Emerging threats and challenges
o Building a resilient cybersecurity posture