Cybersecurity Fundamentals

GMUSD69

Credits: 2.00

Prerequisites : Basic understanding of computer systems and networking concepts

Course Duration : 30 Hours / 12 Weeks

Start Date : 2024-11-13

End Date : 2024-03-22

Seats Remaining : 60

Domain: Computer Science, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity students interested in cybersecurity

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Aim & Summary

The course covers a wide range of topics, including threat landscape analysis, risk management, security controls, incident response, and security awareness training. Participants will also explore key cybersecurity technologies and frameworks, such as encryption, authentication, access control, and security policies. Through hands-on labs, case studies, and real-world scenarios, participants will develop the skills to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and implement effective security measures. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to safeguard systems, networks, and data against cyber threats.

Course Content
Week 1	Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Week 2	Understanding the Cyber Threat Landscape
Week 3	Risk Management Principles and Practices
Week 4	Cryptography Basics: Encryption, Hashing, Digital Signatures
QUIZ 1
Week 5	Network Security Essentials: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs
Week 6	Access Control Mechanisms: Authentication, Authorization, Accounting (AAA)
Week 7	Secure Software Development: Principles and Practices
Week 8	Web Security: OWASP Top Ten, Secure Coding Practices
QUIZ 2
Week 9	Endpoint Security: Antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Week 10	Incident Response and Digital Forensics
Week 11	Security Compliance and Governance
Week 12	Security Awareness Training and Education
PROJECT REPORT

Course Content

Week 1

Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Week 2

Understanding the Cyber Threat Landscape

Week 3

Risk Management Principles and Practices

Week 4

Cryptography Basics: Encryption, Hashing, Digital Signatures

QUIZ 1

Week 5

Network Security Essentials: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs

Week 6

Access Control Mechanisms: Authentication, Authorization, Accounting (AAA)

Week 7

Secure Software Development: Principles and Practices

Week 8

Web Security: OWASP Top Ten, Secure Coding Practices

QUIZ 2

Week 9

Endpoint Security: Antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Week 10

Incident Response and Digital Forensics

Week 11

Security Compliance and Governance

Week 12

Security Awareness Training and Education

PROJECT REPORT

Course Certification

Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup. It will have the logos of GMU and company handling the course.