Capstone Project and Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts

GMUSD86

Credits: 2.00

Prerequisites : Basic programming & computer knowledge

Course Duration : 30 Hours / 12 Weeks

Start Date : 2024-08-01

End Date : 2024-10-31

Seats Remaining : 60

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Aim & Summary

The aim of the Capstone Project and Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts course is to integrate and apply advanced cybersecurity knowledge through a comprehensive, hands-on project. This course allows students to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges, utilizing advanced concepts such as threat intelligence, penetration testing, secure system design, and incident response. By working on a capstone project, students will demonstrate their ability to develop innovative solutions and apply critical thinking to complex security problems, preparing them for professional roles in the cybersecurity industry.

Course Content
Week 1	Capstone Project Introduction • Project Overview and Objectives • Defining Project Scope and Deliverables • Team Formation and Roles • Initial Research and Planning
Week 2	Advanced Threat Analysis • Analyzing Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) • Threat Modeling and Attack Vectors • Hands-On: Analyzing and Simulating Threats
Week 3	Advanced Incident Response • Incident Response Strategies and Tactics • Advanced Forensic Techniques • Incident Coordination and Communication • Hands-On: Managing Complex Incident Scenarios
Week 4	Security Architecture and Design • Designing Secure Systems and Networks • Security Architecture Frameworks and Models • Hands-On: Designing and Implementing Security Architectures
QUIZ 1
Week 5	Cybersecurity Automation • Introduction to Security Automation • Tools and Technologies for Automation: SOAR, SIEM Integration • Developing Automation Scripts and Playbooks • Hands-On: Implementing Security Automation
Week 6	Risk and Compliance Management • Advanced Risk Management Techniques • Compliance Audits and Assessments • Managing Security Compliance in Complex Environments • Hands-On: Performing Compliance Audits
Week 7	Security in Emerging Technologies • Security Challenges in Blockchain, AI, and Quantum Computing • Addressing Security Concerns in Emerging Tech • Hands-On: Securing Emerging Technologies
Week 8	Ethical Hacking and Red Teaming • Advanced Ethical Hacking Techniques • Red Team vs Blue Team Exercises • Hands-On: Conducting Red Team Operations
QUIZ 2
Week 9	Finalizing the Capstone Project • Project Implementation and Testing • Preparing Project Reports and Presentations • Peer Reviews and Feedback • Hands-On: Completing and Refining Capstone Projects
Week 10	Capstone Project Presentations and Evaluations • Presenting Capstone Projects to a Panel • Evaluations and Feedback • Final Adjustments and Submission • Course Wrap-Up and Reflections
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Week 12	-
PROJECT REPORT

Course Content

Week 1

Capstone Project Introduction • Project Overview and Objectives • Defining Project Scope and Deliverables • Team Formation and Roles • Initial Research and Planning

Week 2

Advanced Threat Analysis • Analyzing Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) • Threat Modeling and Attack Vectors • Hands-On: Analyzing and Simulating Threats

Week 3

Advanced Incident Response • Incident Response Strategies and Tactics • Advanced Forensic Techniques • Incident Coordination and Communication • Hands-On: Managing Complex Incident Scenarios

Week 4

Security Architecture and Design • Designing Secure Systems and Networks • Security Architecture Frameworks and Models • Hands-On: Designing and Implementing Security Architectures

QUIZ 1

Week 5

Cybersecurity Automation • Introduction to Security Automation • Tools and Technologies for Automation: SOAR, SIEM Integration • Developing Automation Scripts and Playbooks • Hands-On: Implementing Security Automation

Week 6

Risk and Compliance Management • Advanced Risk Management Techniques • Compliance Audits and Assessments • Managing Security Compliance in Complex Environments • Hands-On: Performing Compliance Audits

Week 7

Security in Emerging Technologies • Security Challenges in Blockchain, AI, and Quantum Computing • Addressing Security Concerns in Emerging Tech • Hands-On: Securing Emerging Technologies

Week 8

Ethical Hacking and Red Teaming • Advanced Ethical Hacking Techniques • Red Team vs Blue Team Exercises • Hands-On: Conducting Red Team Operations

QUIZ 2

Week 9

Finalizing the Capstone Project • Project Implementation and Testing • Preparing Project Reports and Presentations • Peer Reviews and Feedback • Hands-On: Completing and Refining Capstone Projects

Week 10

Capstone Project Presentations and Evaluations • Presenting Capstone Projects to a Panel • Evaluations and Feedback • Final Adjustments and Submission • Course Wrap-Up and Reflections

Week 11

Week 12

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.