Cybersecurity

Defend networks and systems.

1 month (4 weeks)
20 topics
Final exam

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Your learning path

4 weeks from start to certificate

1
Week 1
Security fundamentals
2
Week 2
Defending systems
3
Week 3
Detecting & responding
4
Week 4
Capstone & career prep
Finish
Exam & certificate

Every week

How each week works

Learn

Live class with your trainer

Practice

Guided hands-on exercises

Build

Mini project for your portfolio

Review

Feedback and Q&A

Concept lab

See how the core concepts connect

Follow the path from foundations to real workplace application. Every concept feeds the next project.

Week 1

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Week 1

Common Threats & Vulnerabilities

Week 2

Operating System Security

Week 2

Network Security Controls

Week 3

Security Monitoring & SIEM

Week 3

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Week 4

Cybersecurity Capstone Project

Week 4

Security Auditing & Assessment

Topics per week

20 topics · 80 lessons

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Week 35

Week 45

Course curriculum

Week 1 · 5 topics · 20 lessons

Security fundamentals

By the end of this week: Learners will be able to articulate core cybersecurity concepts, identify common threats, and understand fundamental security principles and frameworks.

1.1Introduction to Cybersecurity
- What is Cybersecurity?
- OSI Model & TCP/IP Basics
- CIA Triad
- Risk Management Overview
1.2Common Threats & Vulnerabilities
- Malware Types (Viruses, Ransomware)
- Phishing & Social Engineering
- Denial of Service (DoS/DDoS)
- Web Application Vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
1.3Authentication, Authorization, Accounting (AAA)
- Password Policies & Best Practices
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Access Control Models (RBAC)
- Directory Services (Active Directory)
1.4Cryptography Basics
- Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Encryption
- Hashing Algorithms (SHA-256)
- Digital Signatures & Certificates
- TLS/SSL Protocols
1.5Security Frameworks & Compliance
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- ISO 27001 Overview
- HIPAA & GDPR Basics
- PCI DSS Requirements

Week 1
Security fundamentals

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Common Threats & Vulnerabilities

Authentication, Authorization, Accounting (AAA)

Cryptography Basics

Security Frameworks & Compliance

Hands-on project

Threat Model a Web Application

Week 2 · 5 topics · 20 lessons

Defending systems

By the end of this week: Learners will gain practical skills in securing operating systems, networks, and applications, applying defensive techniques and tools.

2.1Operating System Security
- Hardening Windows OS
- Securing Linux Distributions
- Patch Management Best Practices
- Principle of Least Privilege
2.2Network Security Controls
- Firewall Rules (pfSense)
- Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
- VPNs (IPsec, OpenVPN)
- Network Segmentation (VLANs)
2.3Endpoint Protection
- Antivirus & Anti-Malware Solutions
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
- Disk Encryption (BitLocker)
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
2.4Cloud Security Essentials
- Cloud Service Models (IaaS, SaaS)
- Shared Responsibility Model
- AWS/Azure Security Best Practices
- Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
2.5Secure Development Practices (DevSecOps)
- Secure Coding Principles
- Static/Dynamic Code Analysis (SAST/DAST)
- Secrets Management (Vault)
- Container Security (Docker, Kubernetes)

Week 2
Defending systems

Operating System Security

Network Security Controls

Endpoint Protection

Cloud Security Essentials

Secure Development Practices (DevSecOps)

Hands-on project

Configure a Secure Linux Server

Week 3 · 5 topics · 20 lessons

Detecting & responding

By the end of this week: Learners will develop the ability to monitor for security incidents, analyze logs, and execute effective incident response procedures.

3.1Security Monitoring & SIEM
- Log Management Basics
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
- Splunk for Security Analytics
3.2Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
- Network IDS (Snort, Suricata)
- Host IDS (OSSEC)
- Signature-Based Detection
- Anomaly-Based Detection
3.3Vulnerability Management
- Vulnerability Scanning (Nessus, OpenVAS)
- Penetration Testing Phases
- Exploit Databases (CVE, Exploit-DB)
- Remediation Prioritization
3.4Incident Response Lifecycle
- NIST Incident Response Phases
- Preparation & Detection
- Containment & Eradication
- Recovery & Post-Incident Analysis
3.5Digital Forensics Fundamentals
- Chain of Custody
- Memory Forensics (Volatility)
- Disk Forensics (Autopsy)
- Network Forensics (Wireshark)

Week 3
Detecting & responding

Security Monitoring & SIEM

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Vulnerability Management

Incident Response Lifecycle

Digital Forensics Fundamentals

Hands-on project

Analyze Network Traffic & Logs

Week 4 · 5 topics · 20 lessons

Capstone & career prep

By the end of this week: Learners will apply integrated knowledge to a comprehensive security challenge, prepare for certification exams, and plan their cybersecurity career path.

4.1Cybersecurity Capstone Project
- Scenario-Based Threat Hunting
- Incident Response Simulation
- Forensic Investigation Exercise
- Presentation of Findings
4.2Security Auditing & Assessment
- Internal vs. External Audits
- Compliance Audits (SOX, NIST)
- Security Control Testing
- Reporting & Recommendations
4.3Automation in Cybersecurity
- Security Orchestration, Automation, Response (SOAR)
- Scripting for Security (Python)
- Automated Threat Intelligence Feeds
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
4.4Career Paths & Certifications
- Cybersecurity Job Roles
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CISSP Overview
4.5Professional Development
- Resume & Interview Preparation
- Networking in Cybersecurity
- Continuing Education Resources
- Building a Home Lab

Week 4
Capstone & career prep

Cybersecurity Capstone Project

Security Auditing & Assessment

Automation in Cybersecurity

Career Paths & Certifications

Professional Development

Hands-on project

Build a Security Operations Center (SOC) Playbook

Final exam & certificate

Finish the 4 weeks, then take the online exam. Score 70% or more to pass.

Job-ready syllabus

Learn it. Build it. Explain it. Use it.

The syllabus goes beyond watching lessons. You practice the tasks employers expect, produce evidence of your skills, and prepare to discuss your work clearly.

Workplace skills

Apply Introduction to Cybersecurity, Common Threats & Vulnerabilities, Authentication, Authorization, Accounting (AAA), Cryptography Basics in guided business scenarios.

Portfolio proof

Complete 4 practical projects, including Threat Model a Web Application.

Professional practice

Present your work, respond to feedback, document decisions, and improve the final result.

Interview readiness

Review common role questions and explain your process, tools, trade-offs, and project outcomes.

Your completion pack

Weekly projects, trainer feedback, final assessment, and a certificate you can add to your résumé and LinkedIn profile.

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