Course description

This course provides an in-depth exploration of information security and ethical hacking concepts. It equips students with the knowledge and skills to protect systems against malicious threats by understanding the methods attackers use to exploit vulnerabilities. Key areas covered include current security trends, hacking techniques, and information security laws. The course offers practical insights into securing infrastructures, applying defense mechanisms, and conducting penetration testing.

Course Highlights:

• Overview of Security Trends:

  • Explore the current landscape of cybersecurity, emerging threats, and evolving attack techniques.
  • Analyze modern attack vectors and how they impact different systems and industries.

• Key Elements of Information Security:

  • Learn the core principles of information security, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad).
  • Understand how security management frameworks are implemented to protect information assets.

• Information Security Threats and Attack Vectors:

  • Examine various types of cyber threats, such as malware, phishing, DoS attacks, insider threats, and social engineering.
  • Identify the most common attack vectors used by hackers to compromise systems.

• Hacking Concepts, Types, and Phases:

  • Understand the definition and scope of hacking, and differentiate between malicious hacking and ethical hacking.
  • Learn the phases of hacking: reconnaissance, scanning, gaining access, maintaining access, and covering tracks.

• Ethical Hacking and Its Scope:

  • Explore the concept of ethical hacking and how it’s used to identify vulnerabilities legally.
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of ethical hackers in protecting organizations.

• Information Security Controls:

  • Learn about various security controls, including defense-in-depth strategies, physical security, risk management, and incident response.
  • Explore the importance of security policies, procedures, and awareness programs in maintaining a secure environment.

• Penetration Testing Process:

  • Understand the steps involved in penetration testing, including planning, information gathering, vulnerability identification, exploitation, and reporting.
  • Learn how penetration tests are used to assess system vulnerabilities and improve security defenses.

• Information Security Laws and Acts:

  • Gain insight into legal frameworks and acts related to cybersecurity, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and national cybersecurity policies.
  • Understand the ethical and legal implications of hacking and cybersecurity measures.

By the end of this course, students will be equipped with the essential knowledge to safeguard systems from malicious attacks and understand the legal boundaries and professional responsibilities of cybersecurity professionals.

What will i learn?

• Understand current cybersecurity trends and threats. Identify key elements of information security (CIA triad). Recognize attack vectors and common cyber threats. Learn hacking phases and ethical hacking practices. Apply security controls like defense-in-depth and risk management. Conduct penetration testing to assess vulnerabilities. Gain knowledge of relevant cybersecurity laws and regulations. Develop practical skills for real-world system protection.

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