Cyber Security Professionals

About Course

Course by:

IT Business Incubator, CUET

Chattogram-4349, Bangladesh.

Course Summary

No.	Subject	Comments
1	Course Duration	48 Hours (16 Classes, 8 Weeks)
2	Pre-requisites	Basic understanding of computers and networking concepts.
3	Lab Facilities	ITBI, CUET will provide.

Schedule

Batch – 01 (Offline): Friday & Saturday 10 am to 1 pm

Batch – 02 (Online): Friday & Saturday 6 pm to 9 pm

Coordinator

Professor Dr. M. Moshiul Hoque

Professor, Dept of CSE, CUET

Director, IT Business Incubator in CUET

Former Dean, Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, CUET

Chair, IEEE Bangladesh Section

Trainers

An expert panel comprising industry and academic professionals will lead the course.

MD. Asif Iqbal
Senior Assessment Developer, Workera.ai

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will:

Understand cyber threats, risks, and basic cybersecurity concepts.
Acquire essential networking skills for secure network management.
Master operating system security practices and cryptography fundamentals.
Learn web security principles and how to secure web applications.
Develop expertise in incident response, penetration testing, and advanced cybersecurity concepts.

Course Modules

Module	Topics Covered	Duration	Comments
Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security	Overview of cyber threats and risks, Importance of cybersecurity in the digital age, Basic terminology and concepts.	3 hours	Provides a foundational understanding of the cybersecurity landscape.
Module 2: Fundamentals of Networking	Basics of networking and protocols, TCP/IP fundamentals, Understanding network architectures.	6 hours	Establishes core networking knowledge essential for cybersecurity.
Module 3: Operating System Security	Securing Windows, Linux, or macOS, User account management and permissions, Patch management.	3 hours	Focuses on securing operating systems, a crucial aspect of cybersecurity.
Module 4: Introduction to Cryptography	Basic cryptographic concepts, Encryption and decryption techniques, Public key infrastructure (PKI).	3 hours	Introduces principles of cryptography and its role in cybersecurity.
Module 5: Web Security Basics	Common web vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS), Securing web applications, Web application firewalls (WAF).	3 hours	Addresses security concerns specific to web applications.
Module 6: Threat Intelligence and Information Sharing	Understanding threat intelligence, Information sharing and collaboration, Threat feeds and analysis.	3 hours	Introduces importance of threat intelligence in cybersecurity.
Module 7: Network Security	Firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Securing wireless networks.	3 hours	Explores network-centric security measures.
Module 8: Incident Response and Handling	Developing an incident response plan, Identifying and responding to security incidents, Post-incident analysis.	3 hours	Equips professionals with skills to respond effectively to security incidents.
Module 9: Security Assessment and Penetration Testing	Conducting vulnerability assessments, Penetration testing methodologies, Reporting and remediation.	6 hours	Covers techniques for identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities.
Module 10: Advanced Cyber Security Concepts	Advanced persistent threats (APTs), Zero-day vulnerabilities, Advanced malware analysis.	6 hours	Explores advanced topics to deepen cybersecurity knowledge.
Module 11: Cloud Security	Fundamentals of cloud computing security, Securing cloud infrastructure and services, Identity and access management (IAM) in the cloud.	6 hours	Addresses security challenges and best practices in cloud environments.
Module 12: Mobile Security	Mobile device security fundamentals, Securing mobile applications, Mobile device management (MDM) and BYOD policies.	3 hours	Covers security considerations for mobile platforms and applications.

FAQ

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