Cybersecurity Essentials (VAOD)

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Duration 5 days – 35 hrs

 

Overview.

 

The Cybersecurity Essentials (VAOD) training course is a comprehensive five-day program designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge and skills in cybersecurity. This course covers critical concepts and best practices necessary to secure information systems and networks against cyber threats. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and hands-on labs, participants will learn about the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, risk management strategies, and effective security measures.

 

Objectives

 

  • Understand fundamental cybersecurity concepts and principles.
  • Identify and mitigate various types of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Develop skills in risk management and incident response.
  • Gain knowledge of essential security technologies and tools.
  • Implement basic cybersecurity practices within an organizational context.

 

Audience

  • IT Professionals
  • Network Administrators
  • System Administrators
  • Security Analysts
  • Anyone interested in gaining a foundational understanding of cybersecurity

Pre- requisites 

  • Basic knowledge of computer systems and networks.
  • Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows and Linux.
  • No prior cybersecurity experience required.

 

Course Content

 

Day 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

Morning Session:

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
    • Definition and Importance of Cybersecurity
    • Key Cybersecurity Principles
    • Overview of Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards
  • Cybersecurity Threat Landscape
    • Current Cybersecurity Threats and Trends
    • Major Cybersecurity Incidents and Lessons Learned

Afternoon Session:

  • Understanding Cybersecurity Terminology
    • Common Terms and Definitions
    • Cybersecurity Roles and Responsibilities
  • Practical Lab: Cybersecurity Basics
    • Hands-On Exercises on Identifying Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities

Day 2: Network Security

Morning Session:

  • Fundamentals of Network Security
    • Network Security Concepts and Principles
    • Understanding Network Protocols and Devices
  • Network Threats and Attacks
    • Types of Network Attacks
    • Techniques for Network Defense

Afternoon Session:

  • Network Security Technologies
    • Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
    • Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Secure Remote Access
  • Practical Lab: Network Security
    • Hands-On Exercises on Configuring Network Security Devices

 

Day 3: System Security

Morning Session:

  • Securing Operating Systems
    • Security Features of Windows and Linux Operating Systems
    • Hardening Techniques for Operating Systems
  • Endpoint Security
    • Protecting Endpoints from Malware and Other Threats
    • Endpoint Security Solutions and Best Practices

Afternoon Session:

  • Application Security
    • Understanding Common Application Vulnerabilities
    • Secure Coding Practices and Application Hardening
  • Practical Lab: System Security
    • Hands-On Exercises on Securing Operating Systems and Applications

 

Day 4: Data Security and Risk Management

Morning Session:

  • Fundamentals of Data Security
    • Data Classification and Protection
    • Encryption and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Techniques
  • Risk Management
    • Identifying and Assessing Risks
    • Developing Risk Mitigation Strategies

Afternoon Session:

  • Security Policies and Compliance
    • Creating and Implementing Security Policies
    • Understanding Regulatory Compliance Requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
  • Practical Lab: Data Security
    • Hands-On Exercises on Data Encryption and Risk Assessment

 

Day 5: Incident Response and Security Operations

Morning Session:

  • Incident Response
    • Incident Response Lifecycle and Planning
    • Techniques for Detecting and Responding to Security Incidents
  • Security Operations Center (SOC)
    • Role and Function of a SOC
    • Monitoring and Incident Handling

Afternoon Session:

  • Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies
    • Overview of Key Cybersecurity Tools (e.g., SIEM, Antivirus, EDR)
    • Practical Use of Cybersecurity Tools
  • Course Wrap-Up and Q&A Session
    • Review of Key Concepts
    • Open Discussion and Q&A
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