Cyber Security Fundamentals 101

Cybersecurity Foundations 101 offers a comprehensive introduction to the core principles of cybersecurity. This course dives into the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), network defense mechanisms, and threat detection techniques.

32 hours • 2 hours/class

Cyber Security Fundamentals 101

INR 12,000/-

INR 10,800/-

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Course Overview

Introduction to Cyber Security

Provides a foundational understanding of cyber threats and their impact.
Explores the importance of cybersecurity in today’s digital world.
Introduces key concepts and principles of cybersecurity.

Cyber Kill Chain

Describes the stages of a typical cyberattack lifecycle.
Helps understand how attackers operate and identify opportunities for defense.
Enables proactive security measures and incident response strategies.

CIA Triad

Explains the core security principles of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
Emphasizes the importance of protecting data from unauthorized access, modification, and disruption.
Guides the development of effective security controls and policies.

Common Terminology

Defines key cybersecurity terms and concepts.
Covers vulnerabilities, exploits, CVEs, CVSS, compliance, and various types of attacks.
Explains defense-in-depth strategies, IOCs/IOAs, logging and auditing, and common error/status codes.
Provides a basic introduction to tools like Wireshark and Event Viewer.

Vulnerability

A weakness or flaw in software, hardware, or a system that can be exploited.
Can be software bugs, misconfigurations, or design flaws.
Exploiting vulnerabilities can lead to unauthorized access or data breaches.

Exploit

A piece of code or technique used to take advantage of a vulnerability.
Can be used to gain unauthorized access, steal data, or disrupt systems.
Examples include malware, exploits for known vulnerabilities, and social engineering attacks.

CVE

A standardized list of publicly known cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Provides a unique identifier for each vulnerability.
Used by security researchers, vendors, and organizations to track and address vulnerabilities.

CVSS

A framework for assessing and communicating the severity of IT vulnerabilities.
Provides a numerical score based on factors like impact, exploitability, and confidentiality.
Helps prioritize vulnerability remediation efforts.

Compliance

Adhering to industry standards, regulations, and legal requirements related to data security.
Examples include HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
Non-compliance can result in fines, legal penalties, and reputational damage.

Attack

Any action that attempts to compromise the security of a system or network.
Can include malware attacks, phishing attacks, denial-of-service attacks, and more.
Attackers may have various motives, such as financial gain, espionage, or disruption.

Hacker Types

Different categories of individuals who engage in hacking activities.
Include white hat hackers (ethical hackers), black hat hackers (malicious hackers), gray hat hackers, and script kiddies.
Understanding hacker motivations and techniques is crucial for effective defense.

Defense in Depth

A layered security approach that employs multiple security controls to protect against attacks.
Combines various security measures to create a robust defense.
Examples include firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software, and user training.

IOC & IOA

Clues or evidence that a system or network has been compromised.
IOCs can include malicious files, suspicious IP addresses, and unusual network traffic.
IOAs provide insights into the attacker’s tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Logging and Auditing

The process of collecting and analyzing system and network logs.
Helps identify security incidents, monitor user activity, and troubleshoot problems.
Essential for incident response and security investigations.

Error/Status Codes

Codes that indicate the status of a request or response.
HTTP status codes (e.g., 404 Not Found, 500 Internal Server Error) provide valuable information.
Understanding error codes helps in troubleshooting and debugging.

Event Viewer

A Windows system tool that displays system, security, and application events.
Provides valuable information about system activity and security incidents.
Can be used to troubleshoot problems, monitor system health, and investigate security breaches.

Wireshark Basics

A powerful network protocol analyzer.
Used to capture and analyze network traffic.
Helps identify security threats, troubleshoot network problems, and understand network protocols.

Compliance

Adhering to industry standards, regulations, and legal requirements related to data security.
Examples include HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
Non-compliance can result in fines, legal penalties, and reputational damage.

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