1. Introduction to Cybersecurity

• Understanding the importance of cybersecurity
• Overview of cyber threats and attack vectors
• Key terminologies and concepts in cybersecurity

2. Network Security Fundamentals

• Network architecture and security protocols
• Firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems
• Securing wireless networks and IoT devices

3. Cybersecurity Risk Management

• Identifying and assessing cyber risks
• Risk mitigation strategies and frameworks
• Developing security policies and governance

4. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

• Introduction to ethical hacking techniques
• Common tools for penetration testing (Kali Linux, Metasploit)
• Vulnerability scanning and reporting

5. Cryptography

• Basic principles of cryptography
• Symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption
• Public key infrastructure (PKI) and digital certificates

6. Web Application Security

• Securing web applications from common threats (OWASP Top 10)
• SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
• Web application firewalls and secure coding practices

7. Incident Response and Threat Intelligence

• Cyber incident detection and response strategies
• Creating an incident response plan
• Understanding threat intelligence and its role in cybersecurity

8. Malware Analysis and Defense

• Types of malware and how they work
• Methods for malware detection and removal
• Best practices for preventing malware infections

9. Security Operations and Monitoring

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Log management and network traffic monitoring
• Tools for continuous security monitoring

10. Cloud Security

• Securing data in the cloud
• Identity and access management (IAM) in cloud environments
• Understanding shared responsibility models in cloud services

11. Cybersecurity Certifications Preparation

• Overview of popular cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+)
• Study materials, resources, and tips for certification exams