Professional Certificate in Cyber Security
@ Informatics Institute of Technology - IIT
1.0 Introduction to Cybersecurity:
- Definition and scope of cybersecurity
- Importance of cybersecurity in modern society
- Common cyber threats and attacks
2.0 Information Security:
- Confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad
- Security policies, procedures, and best practices
3.0 Operating System Security:
- Secure operating system configurations
- User access controls and permissions
- Patch management and software updates
- security tool kit Design
4.0 Cryptography:
- Basic concepts of encryption, decryption, and cryptography
- Symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms
- Public key infrastructure (PKI) and digital certificates
5.0 Web Security:
- Common web vulnerabilities (e.g., Cross-Site Scripting, SQL Injection)
- Web application security best practices
- Secure coding principles and frameworks
6.0 Network Security:
- Firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and secure remote access
- Wireless network security
7.0 Malware and Social Engineering:
- Types of malwares (e.g., viruses, worms, ransomware)
- Anti-malware techniques and tools
- Social engineering attacks and countermeasures
8.0 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Cybersecurity:
- Ethical hacking and responsible disclosure
- Legal and regulatory considerations in cybersecurity
- Privacy and data protection laws
9.0 Emerging Trends and Technologies:
- Cloud security
- Internet of Things (IoT) security
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning in cybersecurity
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