🔐 Cyber Security – 20 Days Course Content

Week 1: Cyber Security Basics

Day 1:

• Introduction to Cyber Security

• Types of Cyber Attacks (Malware, Phishing, DoS, Ransomware)

• CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)

Day 2:

• Data, Information & Assets

• Cyber Threats vs Cyber Vulnerabilities vs Risks

• Real-life Cyber Attacks (Yahoo, LinkedIn, Adobe, Indian Banks)

Day 3:

• Networking Basics (needed for security)

• OSI & TCP/IP Model

• IP, MAC, Ports & Protocols

Day 4:

• Operating Systems & Security

• Windows Security Basics (Users, Permissions, UAC)

• Linux Security Basics (Users, Permissions, Sudo)

Day 5 (Lab):

• Setting up a Cyber Lab (VMware/VirtualBox)

• Installing Kali Linux & Windows VM

Week 2: Attacks & Defenses

Day 6:

• Malware Types (Virus, Worms, Trojans, Ransomware, Spyware)

• Antivirus & Endpoint Security

Day 7:

• Social Engineering Attacks

• Phishing, Spear Phishing, Vishing, Smishing

• Prevention Techniques

Day 8:

• Password Attacks (Brute Force, Dictionary, Rainbow Table)

• Password Policies & Best Practices

Day 9:

• Network Security Basics

• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Proxy Servers

Day 10 (Lab):

• Kali Linux Tools (Nmap, Wireshark basics)

• Network Scanning & Packet Capture

Week 3: Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

Day 11:

• Introduction to Ethical Hacking

• Phases of Hacking (Reconnaissance → Scanning → Exploitation → Cover Tracks)

Day 12:

• Footprinting & Reconnaissance

• Google Hacking, Whois, Shodan, Maltego basics

Day 13:

• Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) Basics

• CVEs, Vulnerability Scanners (Nessus, OpenVAS)

Day 14:

• Web Security Basics

• OWASP Top 10 (SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF)

Day 15 (Lab):

• SQL Injection Demo (DVWA / bWAPP Lab)

• XSS Demo

Week 4: Cyber Security Advanced + Careers

Day 16:

• Wireless Security (Wi-Fi Hacking basics)

• WPA/WPA2 attacks & Countermeasures

Day 17:

• Cloud Security Basics

• Shared Responsibility Model

• Data Privacy & GDPR

Day 18:

• Incident Response & Digital Forensics Basics

• SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK Stack intro)

Day 19:

• Cyber Security Careers & Certifications

  • CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, OSCP

  • Job Roles: SOC Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant

Day 20 (Lab + Final Project):

• Complete Cyber Attack Simulation (Recon → Scan → Exploit → Report)

• Students prepare a mini report on findings