Cyber Security I

1. Explain the core concepts of cybersecurity and cyber law.
2. Classify different types of cybercrimes and understand their motivations.
3. Implement basic security measures such as firewalls and VPNs.
4. Apply computer forensics techniques to investigate cyber incidents.
5. Analyze malware and understand its impact on systems.
6. Understand ethical considerations in cyberspace and apply ethical theories to decision-making.

13 weeks, about 45 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Cyber Security Fundamentals

   • Unit 1: Cyber Security Fundamentals, Benefits, Cyber space and Cyber-Law · 3 hours

     Read Unit 1: Understand the definition of cybersecurity, its benefits, and countermeasures.. Explore the concepts of cyberspace and cyber law.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce understanding..

2. Week 2Module 1: Cyber Security Fundamentals

   • Unit 2: Cyber Crimes Classification and Types of Cyber Crimes · 3 hours

     Study Unit 2: Classify cybercrimes and identify different types of cybercrimes.. Analyze the differences between insider and external attacks.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2 to test your knowledge..

3. Week 3Module 1: Cyber Security Fundamentals

   • Unit 3: Scope of Cybercrimes · 3 hours

     Review Unit 3: Examine the scope of cybercrimes and understand the motivations of cybercriminals.. Differentiate between black-hat, white-hat, and gray-hat hackers.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3 to consolidate your understanding..

4. Week 4Module 2: Cyber Threat Management

   • Unit 1: Firewalls · 3 hours

     Study Unit 1: Learn about firewalls, their characteristics, and limitations.. Explore the different types of firewalls, including packet filtering and stateful inspection.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce your understanding..

5. Week 5Module 2: Cyber Threat Management

   • Unit 2: Virtual Private Networks (VPN) · 3 hours

     Study Unit 2: Understand the concepts of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and their uses.. Learn about different VPN technologies and protocols.. Practice setting up a simple VPN and complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2..

6. Week 6Module 2: Cyber Threat Management

   • Unit 3: Security Control Management · 3 hours

     Study Unit 3: Explore security control management and access control concepts.. Learn about access control lists, groups, roles, and the AAA framework.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3 to test your knowledge..

7. Week 7Module 2: Cyber Threat Management

   • Unit 4: Hardware and Software Prevention · 3 hours

     Study Unit 4: Learn about hardware and software prevention techniques.. Explore CPU, memory, and I/O protection mechanisms.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 4 to consolidate your understanding..

8. Week 8Module 3: Computer Forensics and Digital Investigation

   • Unit 1: Computer Forensics · 3 hours

     Study Unit 1: Understand the concept of computer forensics and its history.. Learn about the characteristics of digital forensics and the digital forensics procedure.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce your understanding..

9. Week 9Module 3: Computer Forensics and Digital Investigation

   • Unit 2: Network, Disk, Malware and Database Forensics · 3 hours

     Study Unit 2: Explore network, disk, malware, and database forensics.. Learn about the processes and examinations involved in each type of forensics.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2 to test your knowledge..

10. Week 10Module 3: Computer Forensics and Digital Investigation

    • Unit 3: Email, Memory and Mobile Forensics · 3 hours

      Study Unit 3: Learn about email, memory, and mobile forensics.. Understand the digital forensic examination process for mobile devices.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3 to consolidate your understanding..

11. Week 11Module 3: Computer Forensics and Digital Investigation

    • Unit 4: Malware Analysis · 3 hours

      Study Unit 4: Understand the concept of malware analysis.. Learn about the types of malware and the types of malware analysis (static and dynamic).. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 4 to reinforce your understanding..

12. Week 12Module 4: Introduction to Cyber Law and Ethics

    • Unit 1: Concept of Cyber Law · 3 hours

      Study Unit 1: Understand the concept of cyber law and its importance.. Learn about the categories and components of cyber law.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce your understanding..

    • Unit 2: The INDIA cyber-Acts · 3 hours

      Study Unit 2: Understand the INDIA cyber-Acts.. Learn about the India IT Act (ITA) and the India Penal Code (IPC).. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2 to test your knowledge..

13. Week 13Module 4: Introduction to Cyber Law and Ethics

    • Unit 3: The International Laws · 3 hours

      Study Unit 3: Learn about international laws and treaties related to cybercrime.. Understand NIST compliance and the role of the United Nations.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3 to consolidate your understanding..

    • Unit 4: Cyber Ethics · 3 hours

      Study Unit 4: Understand cyber ethics and ethical theories.. Learn about consequentialist and deontological theories.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 4 to reinforce your understanding..