Cyber Security Course by Vineet Vijay Tambe

Module 1: Cyber Security Essentials

Module 2: Safe Use of Technology and Privacy

Module 3: Computer and Network Basics

Module 4: Threats and Attacks (Foundational)

Module 5: Secure Habits and Safe Coding (Intro to Secure Practices)

Module 6: Incident Response and Recovery Essentials

Module 7: Ethics, Law, and Responsible Use

Module 8: Capstone Project and Review

Labs and hands-on activities (sample)

Password strength lab: generate and test password strength

Safe browsing lab: compare login-secure sites vs. insecure sites (with guidance)

Phishing recognition: identify red flags in email examples

2FA setup: practice enabling two-factor authentication on popular services

Backup practice: simulate backing up and restoring a file

Assessments and grading (suggestion)

Quizzes: ~20–30 questions across modules

Short assignments: 4–6 across the course

Capstone project: 1 final comprehensive project

Participation: discussions, labs, and activities

Materials and delivery formats

Lecture slides with clear visuals

Short videos (5–10 minutes) explaining key concepts

Printable cheat sheets: password hygiene, privacy tips, incident steps

Digital labs or guided activities using common tools (web browsers, email clients, basic endpoints)