Cyber Security
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Welcome to Introduction to Cybersecurity, where we embark on a journey to explore the dynamic and critical field of cybersecurity. In this course, we will delve into the fundamental principles, techniques, and best practices essential for safeguarding digital assets, protecting
privacy, and mitigating cyber threats. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, case studies, and discussions, students will develop a solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts and gain practical skills applicable to both personal and professional contexts.
Learning Objective
- Foundational Knowledge: Acquire a solid understanding of foundational concepts, principles, and terminology in cybersecurity, including the importance of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad), risk management, and common cyber threats.
- Cyber Threat Awareness: Able to identify and analyze common cyber threats and attack vectors, such as malware, phishing, denial-of-service (DoS), and social engineering attacks, and understand their potential impact on individuals, organizations, and society.
- Risk Management Skills: Develop skills in assessing, managing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks, including the ability to apply risk management frameworks, prioritize vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate controls to protect digital assets and sensitive information.
- Security Controls and Technologies: Gain knowledge of various security controls, technologies, and best practices used to secure networks, systems, and applications, including encryption, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and secure software development principles.
- Compliance and Legal Considerations: Understand the legal and regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity, as well as ethical considerations, privacy laws, and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS), and be able to apply them in practice.
- Incident Response and Disaster Recovery: Learn how to develop and implement incident response plans, conduct security incident investigations, and execute disaster recovery strategies to minimize the impact of cybersecurity incidents and ensure business continuity.
- Security Awareness and Training: Recognize the importance of security awareness education and training in promoting a security-conscious culture within organizations, and will be able to design and deliver effective security awareness programs for end-users and IT professionals.
- Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing: Gain an understanding of ethical hacking principles, methodologies, and tools used for penetration testing, and will be able to conduct basic security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and assess the security posture of systems and networks.
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Develop critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities to analyze complex cybersecurity scenarios, evaluate potential solutions, and make informed decisions to protect against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- Communication and Collaboration: Effectively communicate cybersecurity concepts, risks, and recommendations to various stakeholders, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and engage in professional and ethical behavior in the practice of cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity Course Outline
Definition and scope of AI
Historical overview and key milestones
Ethical considerations in AI development and deployment
CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
Risk management principles and frameworks
Security policies, procedures, and compliance
Basics of network architecture and protocols
Common network attacks and defenses
Secure network design and configuration
Fundamentals of cryptography: encryption, decryption, and hashing
Symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms
Cryptographic protocols and applications
Secure coding principles and best practices
Common software vulnerabilities and exploits
Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Principles of authentication, authorization, and accountability
IAM technologies: passwords, biometrics, multi-factor authentication
Role-based access control (RBAC) and privilege management
Incident response planning and procedures
Handling security incidents: detection, analysis, containment, and recovery
Business continuity planning and disaster recovery strategies
Importance of security awareness education
Strategies for promoting a security-aware culture
Training programs and resources for end users and IT professionals
Overview of emerging cybersecurity technologies
Impact of trends such as cloud computing, IoT, and AI on cybersecurity
Future directions in cybersecurity research and practice
Introduction to ethical hacking and penetration testing
Penetration testing methodologies and tools
Legal and ethical considerations in offensive security
Trainetics Academy Course Schedule
| Cyber Security Course | Date | Course duration | Physical / Online Fee | Funding Support | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CyberSecurity 3110-Thu | Thu, 31 Oct | 8 hours ( 9am to 6pm) | $480 | SkillsFuture Credits $480 / UTAP $250 | City Centre 137 Cecil Street |
| CyberSecurity 2911-Fri | Fri, 29 Nov | 8 hours ( 9am to 6pm) | $480 | SkillsFuture Credits $480 / UTAP $250 | City Centre 137 Cecil Street |
