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Cybersecurity & Network Security Fundamentals

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25 hours
42 lessons

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Design a Secure Network Architecture

Build a secure network architecture from scratch, considering threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies, within a 2-week timeline and $10,000 budget

4 hours hours7 lessons
1.

Build a Network Diagram

Create a network diagram using Cisco Packet Tracer, including routers, switches, firewalls, and servers, and validate it against industry standards

10 minutes min
2.

Configure Network Devices

Configure network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls, using Cisco IOS and validate their configurations

15 minutes min
3.

Implement Network Segmentation

Implement network segmentation using VLANs, subnets, and access control lists, and test their effectiveness

12 minutes min
4.

Deploy a Firewall

Deploy a firewall using Cisco ASA, configure its rules and policies, and test its functionality

12 minutes min
5.

Conduct a Network Vulnerability Scan

Conduct a network vulnerability scan using Nmap, identify potential vulnerabilities, and prioritize remediation efforts

10 minutes min
6.

📝 Recall - Module 1

Recall key concepts, including network architecture, device configuration, and security best practices, and apply them to a real-world scenario

5 minutes min
7.

Develop a Network Security Policy

Develop a network security policy, including incident response, disaster recovery, and compliance requirements, and present it to stakeholders

15 minutes min

Module 2: Implement Threat Detection and Response

Implement threat detection and response mechanisms, including intrusion detection systems, incident response plans, and security information and event management systems, within a 3-week timeline and $15,000 budget

5 hours hours7 lessons
1.

Deploy an Intrusion Detection System

Deploy an intrusion detection system using Snort, configure its rules and alerts, and test its effectiveness

12 minutes min
2.

Develop an Incident Response Plan

Develop an incident response plan, including procedures for incident handling, communication, and post-incident activities, and present it to stakeholders

15 minutes min
3.

Configure a Security Information and Event Management System

Configure a security information and event management system using Splunk, including data ingestion, alerting, and reporting, and test its functionality

12 minutes min
4.

Conduct a Threat Hunt

Conduct a threat hunt using threat intelligence platforms, including threat analysis, tracking, and mitigation, and present findings to stakeholders

15 minutes min
5.

Implement a Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response System

Implement a security orchestration, automation, and response system using Phantom, including playbooks, workflows, and integrations, and test its effectiveness

12 minutes min
6.

📝 Recall - Module 2

Recall key concepts, including threat detection, incident response, and security operations, and apply them to a real-world scenario

5 minutes min
7.

Develop a Threat Intelligence Report

Develop a threat intelligence report, including threat analysis, mitigation strategies, and recommendations, and present it to stakeholders

15 minutes min

Module 3: Secure Cloud and Virtualization Infrastructure

Secure cloud and virtualization infrastructure, including cloud security architecture, virtualization security, and compliance requirements, within a 4-week timeline and $20,000 budget

6 hours hours7 lessons
1.

Design a Cloud Security Architecture

Design a cloud security architecture, including cloud security controls, compliance requirements, and risk management, and present it to stakeholders

15 minutes min
2.

Implement Virtualization Security

Implement virtualization security, including hypervisor security, virtual machine security, and network virtualization, and test its effectiveness

12 minutes min
3.

Configure Cloud Security Controls

Configure cloud security controls, including identity and access management, data encryption, and network security groups, and validate their configurations

12 minutes min
4.

Deploy a Cloud Access Security Broker

Deploy a cloud access security broker, including configuration, policy management, and monitoring, and test its functionality

12 minutes min
5.

Conduct a Cloud Security Assessment

Conduct a cloud security assessment, including risk identification, vulnerability scanning, and compliance auditing, and present findings to stakeholders

15 minutes min
6.

📝 Recall - Module 3

Recall key concepts, including cloud security, virtualization security, and compliance requirements, and apply them to a real-world scenario

5 minutes min
7.

Develop a Cloud Security Strategy

Develop a cloud security strategy, including cloud security architecture, risk management, and compliance requirements, and present it to stakeholders

15 minutes min

Module 4: Develop a Cybersecurity Awareness and Training Program

Develop a cybersecurity awareness and training program, including program design, content development, and delivery, within a 2-week timeline and $5,000 budget

3 hours hours7 lessons
1.

Design a Cybersecurity Awareness Program

Design a cybersecurity awareness program, including program goals, target audience, and content development, and present it to stakeholders

10 minutes min
2.

Develop Cybersecurity Training Content

Develop cybersecurity training content, including modules, quizzes, and assessments, and validate its effectiveness

12 minutes min
3.

Implement a Phishing Simulation

Implement a phishing simulation, including scenario development, email creation, and reporting, and test its effectiveness

10 minutes min
4.

Conduct a Cybersecurity Workshop

Conduct a cybersecurity workshop, including presentation, discussion, and hands-on activities, and evaluate its impact

15 minutes min
5.

Evaluate Cybersecurity Awareness and Training Effectiveness

Evaluate cybersecurity awareness and training effectiveness, including metrics, surveys, and feedback, and present findings to stakeholders

12 minutes min
6.

📝 Recall - Module 4

Recall key concepts, including cybersecurity awareness, training, and program development, and apply them to a real-world scenario

5 minutes min
7.

Develop a Cybersecurity Culture Roadmap

Develop a cybersecurity culture roadmap, including strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and metrics development, and present it to stakeholders

15 minutes min

Module 5: Implement Identity and Access Management

Implement identity and access management, including identity management, access control, and authentication, within a 3-week timeline and $10,000 budget

4 hours hours7 lessons
1.

Design an Identity Management System

Design an identity management system, including identity lifecycle management, provisioning, and deprovisioning, and present it to stakeholders

12 minutes min
2.

Implement Access Control

Implement access control, including role-based access control, attribute-based access control, and mandatory access control, and test its effectiveness

12 minutes min
3.

Configure Authentication and Authorization

Configure authentication and authorization, including single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and authorization protocols, and validate their configurations

12 minutes min
4.

Deploy an Identity and Access Management System

Deploy an identity and access management system, including system configuration, policy management, and monitoring, and test its functionality

12 minutes min
5.

Conduct an Identity and Access Management Audit

Conduct an identity and access management audit, including risk identification, vulnerability scanning, and compliance auditing, and present findings to stakeholders

15 minutes min
6.

📝 Recall - Module 5

Recall key concepts, including identity and access management, authentication, and authorization, and apply them to a real-world scenario

5 minutes min
7.

Develop an Identity and Access Management Strategy

Develop an identity and access management strategy, including identity management, access control, and authentication, and present it to stakeholders

15 minutes min

Module 6: Develop a Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Plan

Develop an incident response and disaster recovery plan, including plan design, content development, and testing, within a 2-week timeline and $5,000 budget

3 hours hours7 lessons
1.

Design an Incident Response Plan

Design an incident response plan, including plan goals, target audience, and content development, and present it to stakeholders

10 minutes min
2.

Develop a Disaster Recovery Plan

Develop a disaster recovery plan, including plan design, content development, and testing, and validate its effectiveness

12 minutes min
3.

Implement a Business Continuity Plan

Implement a business continuity plan, including plan development, testing, and maintenance, and evaluate its impact

15 minutes min
4.

Conduct a Tabletop Exercise

Conduct a tabletop exercise, including scenario development, team participation, and feedback, and test its effectiveness

10 minutes min
5.

Evaluate Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Effectiveness

Evaluate incident response and disaster recovery effectiveness, including metrics, surveys, and feedback, and present findings to stakeholders

12 minutes min
6.

📝 Recall - Module 6

Recall key concepts, including incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity, and apply them to a real-world scenario

5 minutes min
7.

Develop a Crisis Management Plan

Develop a crisis management plan, including plan design, content development, and testing, and present it to stakeholders

15 minutes min