Cybersecurity Fundamentals:

• Definition of cybersecurity
• Types of cyber threats (malware, phishing,
  ransomware, etc.)
• Common attack vectors (network attacks, social
  engineering, web attacks)
• Cybersecurity best practices and standards (NIST,
  ISO 27001)
  
  Cybersecurity Career Paths:
• Exploring various cybersecurity roles (security
  analyst, penetration tester, incident responder,
  etc.)
• Career progression and certifications (CISSP,
  CISM, CEH, OSCP)

Ethical Hacking Overview:

• Definition of ethical hacking
• Ethical hacking frameworks (OWASP, PTES)
• Legal and ethical considerations in ethical hacking

Network Fundamentals:

• TCP/IP protocol suite
• Network topologies and architectures
• Network devices (routers, switches, firewalls)

Network Security Concepts:

• Network security threats (DoS, DDoS, man-inthe–middle attacks)
• Network security controls (firewalls, intrusion
  detection systems, intrusion prevention systems)

Network Scanning and Reconnaissance:

• Port scanning techniques (Nmap, Nessus)
• Service identification and version detection
• Vulnerability scanning and assessment

Web Application Fundamentals:

• Web application architecture (client-server model,
  three-tier architecture)
• Web application vulnerabilities (SQL injection,
  cross-site scripting, cross-site request forgery)

Web Application Security Testing

• Manual testing techniques (form-based attacks,
  parameter tampering, session hijacking)
• Automated testing tools (Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP)
• Web application firewalls (WAF)

Operating System Security:

• Windows and Linux security configurations
• Privilege escalation techniques
• Malware analysis and reverse engineering

System Hacking Tools:

• Metasploit Framework
• Kali Linux distribution
• PowerShell scripting

Cryptography Basics:

• Encryption and decryption algorithms
  (symmetric and asymmetric)
• Hash functions
• Digital signatures

Cryptographic Attacks:

• Brute force attacks
• Man-in-the-middle attacks
• Cryptographic weaknesses

Incident Response Planning:

• Incident response lifecycle (identification,
  containment, -eradication, recovery, lessons
  learned)
• Incident response teams and roles

Digital Forensics:

• Evidence collection and preservation
• Disk imaging and analysis
• Network forensics

Penetration Testing Methodology:

• Reconnaissance
• Scanning and enumeration
• Vulnerability analysis and exploitation
• Post-exploitation
• Reporting

Penetration Testing Tools and Techniques:

• Metasploit Framework
• Nmap
• Burp Suite
• Social engineering techniques (phishing,
  pretexting)

• Introduction to Linux
• Basic Linux Commands
• File System and Permissions
• User Management
• Package Management
• Shell Scripting
• Networking with Linux

• Introduction to Windows Server
• Installing and Configuring Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Group Policy
• Networking with Windows Server
• Storage Solutions

Throughout the course, participants will engage in numerous hands-on projects and labs to reinforce
their learning and practical skills. These projects will cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Network penetration testing
• Web application hacking
• System hacking
• Digital forensics investigations
• Incident response simulations