Cybersecurity Introductory Certification Course

What is Cybersecurity?

Understanding key concepts and techniques

Protecting assets and data

Cybersecurity in the digital era

Cyberattacks and Countermeasures

Safeguarding digital presence

Definition of Cybersecurity and exploring the different types of cybersecurity

What is Information Security?

What is Network Security?

What is Application Security?

What is Cloud Security?

What is IoT Security?

What is Mobile Security?

This module will introduce learners to the basics of cybersecurity threats and the most common types of cyber threats.

• • Phishing Attack
  • Malware
  • Social Engineering
  • Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks
  • Man-in-the-Middle Attack
  • SQL Injection
  • Zero-Day Attack
  • Cross-site scripting

• What is Hacking?
• Understanding Ethical hacking
• Goals and Objectives of Ethical Hacking
• Skills and tools required for Ethical Hacking
• The processes involved in Ethical Hacking

• What is Cyber forensics?
• Why do we need cyber forensics?
• Breaking down the process of Cyber Forensics: Identifying, Preserving, Analysing, Documenting and Presenting.
• Types of Cyber Forensics
• Relevance and differences between Cyber forensics and Cybersecurity
• Skills and tools required for Cyber Forensics

• What is Encryption? How encryption works to protect data and sensitive information, and types of encryption?
• Encryption vs Decryption
• What is Cryptography?
• Cryptography and Encryption: Learning the differences between these concepts and how each functions as a significant tool for cybersecurity.

This module will enhance the learner’s knowledge of cybersecurity as they explore deep into one of the core techniques of cybersecurity.

• • What is Firewall?
  • Operation of Firewall
  • Types of Firewall

This module highlights the ethical and legal considerations in Cybersecurity, including the practices of

• • Privacy
  • Fairness and Transparency
  • Accountability in Handling Data
  • Implementing security measures
  • Incident Response Mechanism

This module explores and introduces learners to the spectrum of cybersecurity job opportunities. Learners will learn about the varying responsibilities and job roles. The module will also explore the possible security threats, emerging trends and the growing importance of cybersecurity in the evolving threat landscape.

Interactive Q & A / Group Discussion

• • Discussing the emerging trends in cybersecurity and real-world cases.
  • Summarizing the key lessons from the course.