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Cybersecurity Introduction

The document provides an overview of cybersecurity, including its definition, key concepts like the CIA Triad, and various cyber threats. It covers essential IT concepts, types of malware, cybersecurity defenses, security policies, risk management, and access control. Additionally, it introduces security tools, basic penetration testing, and resources for further learning in the field.

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Cybersecurity Introduction

The document provides an overview of cybersecurity, including its definition, key concepts like the CIA Triad, and various cyber threats. It covers essential IT concepts, types of malware, cybersecurity defenses, security policies, risk management, and access control. Additionally, it introduces security tools, basic penetration testing, and resources for further learning in the field.

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Week 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

1. What is Cybersecurity?
 Definition, goals, and importance.
 Protecting devices, networks, and data from unauthorized access or harm

2. Key Concepts:
 CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability.
 Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks.
 Types of cyber threats: malware, phishing, ransomware, social engineering.
3. Cybersecurity Roles:
 Overview of roles (e.g., SOC Analyst, Ethical Hacker, Incident Responder).
4. Why Cybersecurity Matters:
 Business impact and personal relevance (e.g., protecting personal data, financial
security).

Basic IT Concepts for Cybersecurity


1. Networking Basics:
 IP addresses, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, VPNs.
 OSI and TCP/IP models.
 Basic networking commands (ping, ipconfig, tracert)

2. Operating Systems:
 Windows, Linux, and macOS security features.
3. Cloud Computing:
 Basics of cloud services and their security implications.
4. Data Storage and Encryption:
 Basics of data storage, encryption, and hashing.

Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks


1. Types of Malware:
 Viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, spyware.
2. Social Engineering:
 Phishing, pretexting, baiting.
3. Common Vulnerabilities:
 Weak passwords, unpatched software, misconfigurations.
4. Attack Methods:
 DDoS, SQL injection, brute force, zero-day exploits.

Cybersecurity Defenses
1. Core Protections:
 Firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and anti-malware tools.
2. Secure Practices:
 Strong passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA), software updates.
3. Encryption Basics:
 Symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption, SSL/TLS.
4. Safe Browsing:
 Recognizing secure websites (HTTPS), avoiding public Wi-Fi risks.

Security Policies and Best Practices


1. Security Policies:
 Password policies, acceptable use policies, data classification.
2. Incident Response:
 Steps: Detection, Containment, Eradication, Recovery.
3. Backup and Disaster Recovery:
 Importance of regular backups and recovery plans.
4. Compliance:
 Overview of GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS.

Risk Management and Access Control


1. Risk Management:
 Identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks.
2. Threat Modeling:
 Understanding potential threats and attack vectors.
3. Access Control:
 Principle of least privilege, role-based access control (RBAC).
4. Identity and Access Management (IAM):
 Multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO).
Tools
1. Security Tools:
ntroduction to tools like Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit.
2. Basic Penetration Testing:
Ethical hacking concepts and phases.
3. Vulnerability Scanning:
Using tools to identify vulnerabilities in a test environment.
4. Cybersecurity Certifications:
Overview of certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP).
5. Advanced Topics:
Introduction to threat hunting, SIEM, zero trust, and cloud security.

Additional Resources:
 Interactive Platforms: TryHackMe, Hack The Box, Cybrary.
 Reading Materials: Blogs, podcasts, and news outlets (e.g., Krebs on Security, Dark
Reading).

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