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Cyber Security Fundamentals

This awareness course provides the theoretical foundations of cybersecurity, covering its main topics end to end. Starting from the fundamentals, participants will learn key concepts through theoretical discussions and real-life examples.

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Course overview

The primary objective of this cybersecurity awareness course is to equip participants with an understanding of the theoretical, organizational, technical, and operational sides of information security. Beginning with the fundamentals of cybersecurity, the training covers network security, web application security, mobile security and cloud security. Participants will engage with real-life examples and case studies, allowing them to apply the learned concepts in a practical and relatable manner. This course is aimed at project managers, developers and auditors.

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of networks, web and mobile applications are recommended.

Course content

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity:

    • The C.I.A. paradigm (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)

    • Basic definitions and terminology

    • Ethical Hacking

    • Professional roles and specializations

    • Risk Management

    • Major International Standards

  • Network Security:

    • Fundamentals of Networks

    • Vulnerability Assessment vs Penetration Test

    • Major Tools and Resources

    • Hardening and Best practices

    • Wireless Networks Security


  • Web Application Security:

    • Fundamentals of Web Applications

    • Major Application Vulnerabilities

    • Overview on Web Application Penetration Test and Secure Code Review

    • Hardening and Best Practices

    • Major Tools and Resources

  • Mobile Application Security:

    • Fundamentals of Mobile Applications

    • Fundamentals of Mobile Operating Systems (Android and iOS)

    • Overview on Mobile Application Penetration Test and Secure Code Review

    • Hardening and Best practices

    • Major Tools and Resources


  • Cloud Security:

    • Overview of cloud computing and related architectures

    • Major issues related to the use of Cloud Solutions

    • Hardening and Best practices

  • Managing a Security Assessment:

    • Engagement and Indemnity

    • Definition of the Perimeter

    • Reporting (drafting and analysis)


Your instructor

  • TBD Senior Instructor

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