Cybersecurity Intermediate

Intermediate Cybersecurity

This intermediate Cybersecurity course builds on foundational concepts, offering a deeper dive into the practical aspects of safeguarding systems against advanced threats. Students will explore topics such as secure architecture design, advanced malware analysis, and incident response strategies that incorporate threat intelligence and digital forensics. Network security will be further expanded to include advanced intrusion detection and network segmentation strategies. The course will also cover compliance management in detail, focusing on frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001. Emerging trends such as artificial intelligence applications, IoT, and blockchain security are examined, along with their implications for cybersecurity. By completing this course, learners will gain practical expertise and strategic understanding to develop and implement resilient cybersecurity defenses in complex environments.

Course Outline

Module 1: Advanced Cybersecurity Principles

1.1 Reviewing Fundamental Principles (CIA, AAA, Risk Management)

1.2 Advanced Principles and Their Practical Applications

1.3 Cybersecurity Maturity Models and Assessment

Module 2: Advanced Threats and Attack Techniques

2.1 Advanced Persistent Threats (APT)

2.2 Polymorphic and Metamorphic Malware

2.3 Fileless Malware and Living-off-the-Land Attacks

2.4 Advanced Phishing and Social Engineering Techniques

Module 3: Network Security Architectures

3.1 Layered Network Defense Strategies

3.2 Advanced Network Segmentation and Access Control

3.3 Network Anomalies and Traffic Analysis

3.4 Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Security

Module 4: Advanced Application Security

4.1 Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) Best Practices

4.2 DevSecOps and CI/CD Security

4.3 Microservices and Container Security

4.4 Secure Coding Standards and Code Review

Module 5: Digital Forensics and Incident Response

5.1 Advanced Incident Response Planning

5.2 Threat Intelligence and Attribution

5.3 Digital Forensics Methodologies and Tools

5.4 Legal Aspects and Evidence Handling

Module 6: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

6.1 Federated Identity Management (FIM)

6.2 Privileged Access Management (PAM)

6.3 Single Sign-On (SSO) and Identity Federation

6.4 Adaptive and Context-Based Authentication

Module 7: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

7.1 Cybersecurity Governance Frameworks (COBIT, ITIL)

7.2 Risk Management Methodologies and Tools

7.3 Regulatory Compliance (NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR)

7.4 Security Audits and Gap Analysis

Module 8: Emerging Technologies and Future Challenges

8.1 Blockchain Security

8.2 Internet of Things (IoT) and OT Security

8.3 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity

8.4 Quantum Computing Implications and Countermeasures

Module 9: Project and Assessment

• Practical Project: Network Security Architecture Design or Malware Analysis
• Comprehensive Examination and Practical Exercises