Module 1: Networking Fundamentals

• Introduction to Computer Networks (2 Hours)
  
  • What is Networking & Why It’s Important in Cybersecurity?
  • Types of Networks (LAN, WAN, MAN, VLAN, SDN)
  • Understanding the OSI & TCP/IP Models
  • Delivery: Whiteboard explanation, real-world examples
• IP Addressing & Subnetting (3 Hours)
  
  • IPv4 vs IPv6, Public vs Private IPs
  • Subnetting (CIDR, VLSM) & Network Classes
  • Hands-on Practice with IP Calculations
  • Delivery: Live demos, subnetting exercises
• Network Devices & Protocols (3 Hours)
  
  • Switches, Routers, Firewalls, IDS/IPS
  • Common Network Protocols (DNS, DHCP, ARP, HTTP/S, FTP, SSH, Telnet)
    Understanding Packet Flow in a Network
  • Delivery: Lab with Wireshark packet analysis
• Introduction to Network Security (2-3 Hours)
  
  • Firewalls & VPNs• Common Attacks (MITM, DDoS, Spoofing, Sniffing)
  • Basics of Secure Network Configuration
  • Basics of Secure Network Configuration
  • Delivery: Case studies, lab on firewall rules & filtering

Module 2: Linux Fundamentals (RHCSA Level)

• Introduction to Linux & Command Line (2 Hours)
  
  • Why Linux in Cybersecurity?
  • Linux Filesystem Structure
  • Basic Commands (ls, cd, pwd, mkdir, rm, mv, cp, chmod, chown)
  • Delivery: Hands-on CLI practice

• User & Group Management (3 Hours)
  
  • Creating and Managing Users & Groups
  • Permissions & Ownership (rwx, chmod, chown, umask)
  • Sudoers File & Privilege Escalation
  • Delivery: Lab on configuring users and permissions
• Filesystem Management (3 Hours)
  
  • Partitioning & Mounting File Systems
  • LVM (Logical Volume Manager) Basics
  • Disk Management Tools (fdisk, mkfs, mount, df, du)
  • Delivery: Hands-on disk partitioning & LVM management
• Networking in Linux (3 Hours)
  
  • Configuring IP Addresses, DNS, and Routes
  • Network Services (SSH, FTP, Firewall, Netcat, Iptables)
  • Delivery: Hands-on lab with Linux network configuration
• Service Management & Systemd (3 Hours)
  
  • Managing Services & Processes (systemctl, ps, top, kill)
  • Cron Jobs & Task Scheduling
  • Delivery: Lab on configuring system services & scheduled tasks
• Security & SELinux (2-3 Hours)
  
  • Understanding SELinux & AppArmor
  • Configuring Firewalld & Secure Shell Access
  • Delivery: Hands-on lab on securing Linux systems

Module 3: Cybersecurity Basics

• Introduction to Cybersecurity (2 Hours )
  
  • Cybersecurity vs Information Security
  • Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risks
  • Career Paths in Cybersecurity
  • Delivery: Interactive session with real-world scenarios
• Cybersecurity Frameworks & Standards (2-3 Hours)
  
  • NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls• Overview of SOC & SIEM
  • Delivery: Case studies, industry compliance examples
• Types of Cyber Attacks & Malware (3 Hours)
  
  • Phishing, Ransomware, SQL Injection, XSS, DoS/DDoS
  • Malware Types & Analysis Basics
  • Delivery: Hands-on malware analysis in a sandbox
• Ethical Hacking & Pentesting Basics (5 Hours)
  
  • Ethical Hacking Methodology
  • Reconnaissance, Scanning, Exploitation, Post-Exploitation
  • Hands-on with Kali Linux (Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite Basics)
  • Delivery: Lab-based learning with CTF exercises
• Security Best Practices & Incident Handling (3 Hours)
  
  • Secure Coding Practices• Incident Response Basics
  • Digital Forensics Introduction
  • Delivery: Case study on a real-world cybersecurity breach

Module 4: Hands-on Labs & Case Studies

Module 5: Assessment & Career Guidance