Week 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
- What is Cybersecurity?
- Importance of Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Threat Landscape
- Types of Cyber Attacks
Week 2: Fundamentals of Network Security
- Understanding Network Security
- Types of Network Threats
- Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
- Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
Week 3: Malware and Antivirus
- Types of Malware (Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Ransomware, etc.)
- How Malware Spreads
- Antivirus Software and Tools
- Best Practices for Malware Prevention
Week 4: Encryption and Cryptography
- Basics of Encryption and Cryptography
- Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption
- Public and Private Keys
- Digital Signatures and Certificates
Week 5: Secure Web Communication and Browsing
- HTTPS and SSL/TLS
- Common Web Vulnerabilities (Cross-Site Scripting, SQL Injection, etc.)
- Secure Coding Practices
- Browser Security and Privacy Settings
Week 6: Identity and Access Management
- User Authentication and Authorization
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Week 7: Security in the Cloud
- Cloud Computing and Security Challenges
- Cloud Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Cloud Security Best Practices
- Shared Responsibility Model
Week 8: Cybersecurity Best Practices and Future Trends
- Creating a Strong Password
- Phishing Awareness and Prevention
- Regular Software Updates
- Cybersecurity Career Paths and Trends
- Feel free to use these topics as a basis for creating your course content. Each week can be expanded with detailed explanations, case studies, practical examples, and interactive activities to engage learners
effectively.