Cyber Security Curriculum

Introduction to Cyber Security

• Definition of Cyber Security
• History & evolution of cyber threats
• Importance in personal, corporate, and national security
• Role of cybersecurity in business continuity
• Career scope & job roles (SOC Analyst, Penetration Tester, CISO, etc.)

Fundamentals

• CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
• Security Terminologies
• Types of Hackers
• Security Architecture
• Lab setup (Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Browser)

Networking Basics

• IP, DNS, TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS
• Deep Dive: OSI Model, Ports, Protocols
• IP Addressing & Subnetting
• Firewalls, Switch, HUBs & VPNs

Web Security

• OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities (WEB, MOBILE, API)
• SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF
• Secure Coding Practices
• Authentication & Session Management
• Business Logic Flaws

Threats & Attacks

• Malware (Virus, Worms, Trojans, Ransomware)
• Social Engineering & Phishing
• Denial of Service (DoS/DDoS)
• Injection Attacks (SQL Injection, Command Injection, etc.)
• Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attacks

Security Tools

• Wireshark
• Nmap
• Nuclei
• Burp Suite
• Metasploit
• All Tools from Kali Linux

Compliance & Legal Aspects

• GDPR, HIPAA
• PCI DSS, ISO, COBIT
• Policy Making and Implementation
• IT Act, Cyber Laws & Regulations

Ethical Hacking

• Information Gathering
• Penetration Testing Process
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Reporting & Documentation

Cloud Security

• Securing Cloud Infrastructure
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Data Protection in Cloud