Introduction to Risk Management

Risk Identification and Classification

Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risk Exposure

Risk Analysis (Qualitative & Quantitative)

Risk Mitigation and Remediation Strategies

Introduction to Security Management

Security Policies, Standards, and Guidelines

Role of Security in Business and IT

Security Governance and Compliance

Security Management Frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT)

Security Governance vs. IT Governance

Security Policies and Procedures Development

Security Awareness and Training Programs

Role of Security Controls (Preventive, Detective, Corrective)

Data Classification and Protection Methods

Security Auditing and Monitoring Fundamentals

Security Metrics and Performance Measurement

Risk-Based Security Decision Making

Identification vs. Authentication vs. Authorization

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Concepts

Biometrics and Behavioral Authentication

Password Management Best Practices

Single Sign-On (SSO) and Federation Technologies

Identity Lifecycle Management (Provisioning & De-provisioning)

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Authentication Attacks (Credential Stuffing, Phishing)

Mitigation Techniques for Authentication Risks

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) vs. Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)

Discretionary Access Control (DAC) vs. Mandatory Access Control (MAC)

Access Control Mechanisms (ACLs, Firewalls, Gateways)

Least Privilege and Need-to-Know Principles

Secure Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Identity Federation and SAML

Common Access Control Failures and Mitigations

Zero Trust Security Model

Case Studies in Access Control

Security Models (Bell-LaPadula, Biba, Clark-Wilson)

Information Flow Security Models

Trusted Computing and Security Kernel Concepts

Security Evaluation Criteria (Common Criteria, TCSEC, ITSEC)

Secure System Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Certification and Accreditation Processes

Protection Mechanisms (Sandboxing, Isolation)

Formal Security Testing Methods

Security by Design Principles

Operations Security (OPSEC) Concepts

Secure System Administration Practices

Security Logging and Event Monitoring (SIEM)

Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) Strategies

Patch and Change Management

Insider Threat Detection and Prevention

Security Automation and Orchestration

Endpoint Security and Hardening Techniques

Security in IT Service Management

Introduction to Vulnerability Assessments

Types of Vulnerability Scans (Network, Host, Application)

Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Scanning

Security Testing Tools and Techniques (Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit)

Common Vulnerability Exploits and Attack Vectors

Risk-Based Vulnerability Remediation Strategies

Compliance and Vulnerability Reporting

Red Team vs. Blue Team Exercises

Best Practices for Continuous Vulnerability Management

Introduction to Cryptography Concepts

Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Cryptography

Block Ciphers vs. Stream Ciphers

Data Encryption Standard (DES) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

Cryptographic Hash Functions (SHA, MD5)

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Basics

Digital Signatures and Certificates

Key Management Best Practices

Real-World Applications of Cryptography

Secure Communication Protocols (TLS, SSL)

End-to-End Encryption in Messaging

Key Exchange Mechanisms (Diffie-Hellman, RSA)

Hashing Functions and Digital Integrity Verification

Cryptographic Attacks (Birthday Attack, Man-in-the-Middle)

Digital Rights Management (DRM) and Content Protection

Cryptographic Implementations in Software Development

Best Practices in Cryptographic Deployments

Case Studies in Cryptography Failures

Network Security Architecture and Principles

TCP/IP Model and Security Considerations

Common Network Threats (Sniffing, Spoofing, DoS)

Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS/IPS)

Network Segmentation and Isolation Strategies

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

Secure Network Design

Secure Configuration of Network Devices

Best Practices for Network Hardening

Secure Network Protocols (HTTPS, IPsec, SSH)

Wireless Security Protocols (WPA, WPA2, WPA3)

Secure File Transfers (SFTP, FTPS)

DNS Security and Protection Mechanisms

Secure Remote Access and Telework Security

Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA)

Common Network Misconfigurations and Risks

Hardening Techniques for Network Infrastructure

Secure SDN and Network Virtualization

Security Architecture Design Best Practices

Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment

Web Application Security and OWASP Top 10

SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), CSRF Attacks

API Security and Secure Coding Practices

Cloud Security and Shared Responsibility Model

Security in Microservices and Containers

Case Studies in Enterprise Security Architecture

Future Trends in Cybersecurity

Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Secure Coding Guidelines and Best Practices

Secure Software Testing Methodologies

Software Patch Management and Code Review

DevSecOps and CI/CD Pipeline Security

Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing

Reverse Engineering and Code Obfuscation

Common Software Vulnerabilities and Exploits

Secure Application Deployment Strategies

Introduction to Database Security Concepts

SQL Injection Attacks and Prevention Techniques

Data Masking and Tokenization

Database Encryption Best Practices

Role-Based Access Control for Databases

Database Activity Monitoring and Auditing

Secure Database Backup and Recovery Strategies

Compliance Standards for Database Security

Case Studies in Database Breaches

Types of Malware (Virus, Worm, Trojan, Ransomware)

Malware Attack Lifecycle

Common Malware Infection Vectors

Rootkits and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)

Endpoint Security and Anti-Malware Solutions

Sandboxing and Malware Detonation Techniques

Incident Response to Malware Attacks

Threat Intelligence for Malware Defense

Case Studies in Cyber Attacks

Introduction to Business Continuity Planning (BCP)

Business Impact Analysis (BIA) – Identifying Critical Assets

Risk Assessment in Business Continuity

Developing a Business Continuity Strategy

Business Continuity Frameworks (ISO 22301, NIST 800-34)

BCP Documentation and Policy Development

Testing and Exercising Business Continuity Plans

Crisis Communication and Public Relations During Disruptions

Case Studies: Successful BCP Implementations

Introduction to Disaster Recovery (DR) Planning

Key Differences Between BCP and DRP

Disaster Recovery Risk Assessment and Planning

Disaster Recovery Site Selection (Hot, Warm, Cold Sites)

Data Backup and Recovery Strategies (RAID, Snapshots, Cloud Backups)

High Availability (HA) and Redundancy Strategies

DR Testing, Drills, and Failover Testing

Compliance Requirements for DRP (ISO, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR)

Disaster Recovery Case Studies (Failures & Lessons Learned)

Introduction to Incident Response (IR)

Incident Response Frameworks (NIST 800-61, SANS)

Phases of Incident Response (Preparation, Detection, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, Lessons Learned)

Incident Handling Procedures for Cybersecurity Events

Incident Escalation and Communication Plans

Playbooks for Common Security Incidents (Phishing, Malware, Insider Threats)

Security Operations Center (SOC) and Its Role in IR

Forensic Data Collection in Incident Handling

Tools and Techniques for Incident Detection and Response

Introduction to Digital Forensics

Digital Evidence Collection and Chain of Custody

Forensic Analysis of File Systems and Memory

Network Forensics and Packet Analysis

Malware Analysis in Digital Forensics

Cloud Forensics and Challenges in Cloud Environments

Mobile Device Forensics and Data Extraction

Legal and Ethical Considerations in Digital Forensics

Case Studies: High-Profile Digital Forensic Investigations

Introduction to Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

Cybersecurity Compliance for Financial Institutions (SOX, GLBA)

National and International Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS)

Legal Responsibilities of Organizations in Data Breaches

Industry-Specific Regulations and Compliance Challenges

Case Studies: Compliance Violations and Consequences

Introduction to Cybersecurity Ethics

Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Ethics

Privacy Rights and Responsibilities in Cybersecurity

Intellectual Property Rights in Cybersecurity

Ethical Considerations in AI and Cybersecurity

Responsibilities of Cybersecurity Professionals (ISC2, ISACA Codes of Ethics)

Whistleblowing and Ethical Decision-Making in Security

Cybersecurity Ethics in Law Enforcement and Government

Case Studies: Ethical Dilemmas in Cybersecurity

Current Cybersecurity Threat Landscape

Ransomware Trends and Mitigation Strategies

Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and Nation-State Attacks

The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity in the Internet of Things (IoT)

Blockchain Security and Decentralized Identity

Quantum Computing and Cryptographic Challenges

Cybersecurity Skills Gap and Career Development

Future of Cybersecurity: Predictions and Innovations

Review of Key Topics from the Course

Case Studies on Cybersecurity Incidents and Responses

Conducting a Mock Incident Response Drill

Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Exercise

Developing a Personal Cybersecurity Strategy

Group Discussions on Emerging Cyber Threats

Capstone Project: Designing a Secure Enterprise Architecture

Final Assessment and Certification Preparation