• Understanding the importance of cybersecurity
• Key concepts and terminology in cybersecurity
• Overview of cybersecurity domains and career paths
• Legal and ethical considerations in cybersecurity
• Cybersecurity frameworks and standards

Module 2: Threats and Attacks

• Common types of cyber threats (malware, phishing, social engineering, etc.)
• Overview of attack vectors (network attacks, application attacks, etc.)
• Understanding vulnerabilities and exploits
• Introduction to threat intelligence and information sharing
• Incident response and handling

Module 3: Network Security

• Fundamentals of network security
• Network protocols and their vulnerabilities
• Securing network devices (routers, switches, firewalls)
• Network segmentation and access control
• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)

Module 4: System Security

• Operating system security (Windows, Linux, macOS)
• User account management and access control
• Patch management and software updates
• Endpoint protection and antivirus software
• Host-based intrusion detection and prevention

Module 5: Web Security

• Common web vulnerabilities (cross-site scripting, SQL injection, etc.)
• Secure coding practices and input validation
• Web application firewalls
• Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS)
• Web security best practices

Module 6: Wireless Security

• Wireless network vulnerabilities (WEP, WPA, WPA2, etc.)
• Securing Wi-Fi networks
• Rogue access point detection
• Wireless intrusion detection and prevention

Module 7: Cryptography

• Fundamentals of cryptography
• Symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms
• Public key infrastructure (PKI)
• Digital signatures and certificates
• Secure communication protocols (SSL/TLS, SSH)

Module 8: Security Policies and Compliance

• Creating and implementing security policies
• Privacy and data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Compliance frameworks and controls
• Risk assessment and management
• Security awareness and training programs

Module 9: Security Tools and Technologies

• Introduction to security tools (firewalls, antivirus, SIEM, etc.)
• Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools
• Security information and event management (SIEM)
• Network monitoring and log analysis
• Security automation and orchestration

Module 10: Ethical and Legal Aspects of Cybersecurity

• Ethical hacking and responsible disclosure
• Legal frameworks and regulations in cybersecurity
• Intellectual property protection
• Digital forensics and incident investigation
• Cybersecurity career pathways and certifications