Cybersecurity Associate - SOC Analyst

The Cybersecurity Fundamentals certification is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts and practical skills required to start a career in Cybersecurity. This program is ideal for individuals aspiring to become Cybersecurity Professionals, equipping them with the knowledge and hands-on experience required to pursue an Advanced Cybersecurity Certification

Key Topics:

IP Addressing, Network Devices, and Packet Analysis
Operating Systems (Windows, Unix/Linux)
Troubleshooting network problems
SOC Operations
Network Monitoring

The course will cover:

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

What is Cybersecurity
Understanding the Cybersecurity terminology
Components of Cybersecurity

Networking
Server administration
Security Operations Center

Module 2: Fundamentals of Networking

Introduction to Networking
Understanding Networks and Networking
Types of Networks: LAN, MAN, WAN, and Internet
Network Topologies: Bus, Ring, Star, and Mesh
Essential Network Components: NIC Cards, MAC Addresses, Media, and Devices (Hubs, Switches, Routers, Firewalls)
OSI Reference Model and TCP/IP Model

Module 3: Basics of Operating Systems

Introduction to Operating Systems
Overview of Windows, Linux, and Mac OS
Server vs. Client Operating Systems
Installation Processes for Windows Server 2022, Windows 11, Ubuntu Server, and Ubuntu Client

Module 4: Building and Setting Up Organizational LAN Networks

Understanding LAN Networks
Setting up a LAN: Components and Functions
Working with Hubs, Switches: Broadcast Traffic, Flooding, MAC Tables, Unicast

Module 5: Principles of IP Addressing

Understanding IP Addresses
Types of IP Addressing: IPv4 and IPv6
Subnetting Techniques

Module 6: Configuring, Administering, and Managing Windows Server

Active Directory Setup and Management
Domain and Workgroup Models
User and Group Policies
File and Printer Sharing
DHCP and DNS Services
Internet Information System (IIS)

Module 7: Configuring, Administering, and Managing Linux Server

Linux Operating System Basics
Linux Filesystem and User Accounts
File Permissions and Package Management
Setting up Web and FTP Servers

Module 8: Implementing WAN Connectivity between Multiple Organization Locations

Introduction to Routers and Their Functions
Configuring Cisco Routers
WAN Connectivity and Routing Principles
Types of Routing: Static, Dynamic, and Default

Module 9: Implementing Internet Connectivity

Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT)
Static NAT
Configuring Organization Routers
Configuring Home WiFi Routers
WiFi Security for Home Users

Module 10: System and Network Troubleshooting Techniques

Troubleshooting System, LAN, and WAN Connectivity Issues

Module 11: Introduction to Cloud Technologies

Understanding Cloud Computing
Types of Cloud Technologies: SAAS, PAAS, IAAS
Overview of Cloud Service Providers: AWS, Azure, GCP
Creating Cloud Machines on AWS, Azure, and GCP

Module 12: Commonly used Protocols & Ports

ARP Protocol
DHCP Protocol
DNS Protocol
HTTP Protocol
FTP Protocol
SMTP Protocol
SSH Protocol
Telnet Protocol

Module 13: Cyber Threats and Incident Response

Common Cyber Threats
Host discovery
Service enumeration
Vulnerability scanning
Web application attacks

Directory traversal
Cross-site scripting
SQL Injection

Password cracking

Brute force attack
Dictionary attack
Phishing attack

Man-in-the-middle attack
Denial of Service (DoS)
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
Malware types

Virus
Worms
Trojans
Ransomware

Incident Response

Module 14: Security Operations Centre (SOC)

What is SOC
Roles and responsibilities of SOC
Tools & Technologies in SOC

Firewall
IDS
IPS
Next gen. Firewall
UTM
SIEM
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

What is SIEM
Functions of SIEM
SIEM dashboard and alerts

Module 15: Best Practices in Cybersecurity

Live Classroom

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