This module introduces the core concepts of ethical hacking and information security, establishing a foundation for more advanced topics.

• What is Cyber Security?
• Importance of Cyber Security
• Key Concepts and Terminology
• Types of Cyber Threats and Attacks
• Understanding Cyber Security Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.)

• • Introduction to Cyber Laws
  • Major International Cyber Laws and Regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)
  • Intellectual Property Rights in Cyber Space
  • Legal Aspects of Cyber Crime
  • Case Studies on Cyber Law Violations

Week 3:

• Networking Fundamentals
• OSI and TCP/IP Models
• IP Addressing and Subnetting
• Network Devices and Their Functions (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, etc.)
• Introduction to Network Protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, etc.)

Week 4:

• Introduction to Cryptography
• Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Encryption
• Hashing and Digital Signatures
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• SSL/TLS and Secure Communications

Week 5:

• Ethical Hacking Concepts
• Footprinting Techniques and Tools
• Reconnaissance and Information Gathering
• Vulnerability Scanning and Exploitation
• Hands-on Labs: Using Nmap, Metasploit, etc.

Week 6:

• Network Scanning Techniques
• Scanning Tools (Nmap, Nessus, OpenVAS)
• Identifying and Exploiting Network Vulnerabilities
• Mitigation Techniques
• Hands-on Labs: Network Scanning Exercises

Week 7:

• Introduction to Web and Mobile App Security
• Common Vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
• Secure Coding Practices
• Security Testing Tools (Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP)
• Hands-on Labs: Web and Mobile Application Penetration Testing

Week 8:

• Introduction to Firewalls
• Types of Firewalls (Packet Filtering, Stateful, Proxy, etc.)
• Firewall Policies and Rule Sets
• Configuring and Managing Firewalls
• Hands-on Labs: Firewall Configuration

• Week 9:
  • Understanding Injection Attacks (SQL, Command, LDAP, etc.)
  • Identifying Injection Points
  • Exploiting Injection Vulnerabilities
  • Mitigation Techniques
  • Hands-on Labs: Injection Attack Simulations

Week 10:

• Introduction to Web Servers
• Common Web Server Vulnerabilities
• Hardening Web Servers
• Securing HTTP Headers
• Hands-on Labs: Securing Apache and Nginx Servers

Week 11:

• Introduction to Cloud Security
• Cloud Security Best Practices (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• IoT Security Challenges and Solutions
• Securing IoT Devices and Networks
• Hands-on Labs: Cloud Security Configurations and IoT Security Implementations

Week 12:

• Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
• Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
• Social Engineering Attacks
• Incident Response and Management
• Hands-on Labs: Simulating and Responding to Cyber Attacks

Week 13-14:

• Capstone Project: Real-world Cyber Security Challenge
• Final Assessment and Certification