🛡️ Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity (Week 1–2)

• Overview of Cybersecurity & Its Importance in IT Consultancy

• Types of Cyber Threats: Malware, Phishing, Ransomware, Social Engineering

• Security Concepts: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA Triad)

• Cybersecurity Frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001, CIS

• Risk Management & Threat Modelling

🌐 Module 2: Network Security (Week 3–6)

• Networking Basics: TCP/IP, OSI Model, and Common Protocols

• Firewall, Router & VPN Configurations

• Network Monitoring & IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems)

• Designing Secure Network Architectures & Segmentation

• Hands-on Tools: Wireshark, Nmap

💻 Module 3: OS & Endpoint Security (Week 7–10)

• Securing Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, macOS

• System Hardening for Servers and Workstations

• Antivirus, Anti-malware & Endpoint Protection (EDR, MDM)

• Patch Management & Vulnerability Scanning

🔐 Module 4: Cryptography & Data Protection (Week 11–14)

• Fundamentals of Cryptography: Symmetric & Asymmetric Encryption

• Hashing Algorithms: SHA, MD5

• Secure Communication: SSL/TLS Protocols

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) & Digital Certificates

• Data Protection Techniques: Encryption, Tokenization, DLP

🧠 Module 5: Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing (Week 15–18)

• Ethical Hacking Overview & Lifecycle

• Pen Testing Methodologies: OWASP, PTES

• Popular Tools: Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, Kali Linux

• Exploiting Vulnerabilities in Web & Network Systems

• Reporting & Documentation of Pen Test Findings

🚨 Module 6: Security Operations & Incident Response (Week 19–22)

• Incident Management: Detection, Containment, Eradication

• Creating Effective IR Plans & Playbooks

• Understanding SOC Operations & Responsibilities

• Log Management & SIEM Tools: Splunk, ELK Stack

• IR Tools in Action: Volatility, FTK Imager, Wireshark

☁️ Module 7: Cloud Security & Emerging Technologies (Week 23–24)

• Cloud Computing Basics: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS Models

• Security Risks in AWS, Azure, and GCP

• Cloud Security Best Practices: Encryption, IAM, Access Control

• Security in Blockchain, IoT & DevOps (CI/CD)

📜 Module 8: Governance, Risk, Compliance & Ethics (Week 25–26)

• Cyber Laws & Regulations: GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CCPA

• Governance Standards: ITIL, COBIT, ISO 27001

• Conducting Security Audits & Compliance Checks

• Ethical Concerns: Privacy, Legal Obligations, Responsible Disclosure

• Final Project: Conducting a Full Security Assessment & Report

🎓 Capstone Project & Final Assessment (Week 26)

• Perform a Real-World Security Audit & Vulnerability Assessment

• Design an Incident Response Plan & Security Policy

• Written Test on Core Cybersecurity Principles

• Present Final Project to Panel

• Receive Feedback, Certification & Course Conclusion