Professional Cybersecurity Engineer and Forensic Expert

Description

Professional Cybersecurity Engineer and Forensic Expert Course

 Welcome to the Professional Cybersecurity Engineer and Forensic Expert course offered by APN Education Services and Alhikma Polytechnic. This self-paced course is designed to equip you with the advanced knowledge and skills needed in today's cybersecurity landscape. Upon completion, you will receive a professional certificate acknowledging your expertise in the field.

 Course Overview

 The course is structured into twelve comprehensive sections, each focusing on different aspects of cybersecurity, from understanding fundamental concepts to implementing advanced security measures. Tailored for professionals aged 20-40, this course employs an intuitive learning style to ensure that you grasp complex ideas effortlessly while using a formal tone to maintain professionalism.

 Section 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

 Understanding the fundamentals of cybersecurity and its mechanisms.

 The importance of cybersecurity in today's interconnected world.

 Exploring recent cybersecurity breaches and their implications.

 Analyzing the consequences of failures in cybersecurity.

 Section 2: Evolution of Cybersecurity Measures and Practices Over Time

 The development of cybersecurity technologies through history.

 Examining historical cyber attacks and their enduring impact.

 An in-depth look at the SolarWinds hack, one of the largest cyber espionage attacks in the U.S.

 A full documentary on cybersecurity and hacking insights.

 Creating a timeline of major cybersecurity events.

 Understanding different cyber threats and attack vectors.

 Section 3: Different Types of Cyber Threats

 Comprehensive explanations on various types of cybersecurity attacks.

 An overview of malware and its types.

 Understanding phishing attacks and how they are executed.

 In-depth look into ransomware attacks and their mechanisms.

 Strategies to mitigate DDoS attacks.

 Emerging cyber scams and protection strategies as we approach 2025.

 Simulations of ransomware and other cyber attacks.

 Guide on dealing with ransomware attacks effectively.

 Section 4: How Attackers Typically Gain Unauthorized Access to Systems

 Unveiling the art of social engineering.

 Understanding network attacks and preventative measures.

 Real-world scenarios: Watch a hacker infiltrate a company using social engineering.

 Interactive role-play on social engineering hacking challenges.

 Case study analysis of network-based attacks and credential gathering.

 Exploring the MIT case study on the Colonial Pipeline cyber attack.

 Learning effective cyber defense techniques.

 Section 5: Network Security and Protection

 Reviewing and setting up intrusion detection systems (IDS).

 Understanding the specific threats to Wi-Fi networks and ensuring wireless security.

 Networking essentials for hackers and understanding common protocols.

 Explaining the role and configuration of firewalls in cybersecurity.

 Implementing network segmentation and VPN tunneling strategies.

 Hands-on tutorials on configuring firewall rules and security setups.

 Building and exploring home cybersecurity labs for practical learning.

 Section 6: Strategies for Protecting Network Devices from Cyber Threats

 Understanding internet networks and their security needs.

 Techniques to secure Cisco network devices through hardening.

 Step-by-step guide on Cisco router and switch configurations.

 VLAN and VPN implementations for enhanced network security.

 Guidelines for conducting risk assessments on network devices.

 Strategies to mitigate VLAN and DHCP attacks for stronger network security.

 Section 7: Security Concerns Specific to Wireless Networks

 Comparing different wireless security standards: WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPA3.

 Ensuring Wi-Fi network security against unauthorized access.

 Understanding the vulnerabilities of wireless networks and how to audit them.

 Conducting exercises on WPA attacks to simulate real-world scenarios.

 A thorough look at operating system and application security.

 Pentesting basics for beginners and web application security introduction.

 Section 8: Techniques to Secure Operating Systems Against Threats

 Patch management essentials for keeping systems updated.

 User account management across different platforms like Linux and Windows.

 Understanding the role of Active Directory in user management.

 Configuring domain controllers and setting up VMs for testing purposes.

 Best practices in security role management and regular user security.

 Section 9: Principles of Web Application Security

 Identifying common vulnerabilities in web applications and securing them.

 Implementation of security measures to protect web apps against threats.

 Exploring the OWASP Top 10 web application security threats.

 Penetration testing versus ethical hacking and their differences.

 Understanding web authentication processes and key generation techniques.

 Section 10: Ethical Considerations and Methodologies in Penetration Testing

 Defining ethical hacking and its role in cybersecurity.

 Legal and ethical issues surrounding penetration testing.

 Conducting penetration tests in simulated environments.

 Building secure hacking labs for safe testing and exploration.

 Section 11: Various Tools Used in Penetration Testing

 Utilizing simulation and emulation in penetration testing.

 Familiarizing with popular penetration testing frameworks and tools.

 An exploration of network mapping, vulnerability scanning, and incident response tools.

 Deep dive into Metasploit Framework capabilities.

 Section 12: Application Security

 Adopting secure coding practices to minimize vulnerabilities.

 Implementing Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) for additional security layers.

 Regular vulnerability scanning and testing for continuous security assurance.

 Understanding the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) for resilient applications.

 Learn about code analysis and review for identifying potential security issues early.

 Upon completion of this extensive course, you will have gained a robust understanding of the intricate landscape of cybersecurity and forensic investigation, empowering you to protect and defend digital infrastructure effectively.  Protecting your digital future starts here!

What will you learn

• Professional certificate of Accomplishments and Partway for ND and HND Program

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