What you'll learn
In the modern digital environment, security is essential since cyberattacks are posing a growing threat to both individuals and enterprises. In a thorough security course, students will investigate several facets of data protection, network security, and cybersecurity. Along with the tools and strategies to avoid and lessen these risks, they will acquire knowledge of typical threats including malware, phishing, and DDoS attacks.
Essential topics covered in the course include managing network security with firewalls and VPNs, securing web applications, and encrypting critical data. Also covered will be incident response, operating system vulnerabilities, and ethical hacking for learners.
- Network Fundamentals: Basics of networks, IP addresses, and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS)
- Firewalls and VPNs: How firewalls protect networks and the role of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS): Monitoring network traffic and identifying potential threats.
- Common Vulnerabilities: OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
- Securing Web Applications: Best practices for secure coding, user input validation, and using HTTPS for secure communication.
- Authentication and Authorization: Understanding user authentication mechanisms (passwords, biometrics, multi-factor authentication) and role-based access control (RBAC)