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Title: Comprehensive Cybersecurity Boot Camp

Duration: Approximately 12-16 weeks

Module Details:

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

  • Week 1: Understanding Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  • Week 2: Cyber Threat Landscape
  • Week 3: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Cybersecurity
  • Week 4: Security Policies and Compliance

Module 2: Network Security

  • Week 5: Introduction to Networking
  • Week 6: Network Protocols and Security
  • Week 7: Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
  • Week 8: Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

Module 3: Operating System Security

  • Week 9: Securing Windows and Linux Systems
  • Week 10: User Access Controls and Permissions
  • Week 11: Patch Management and Updates

Module 4: Cyber Threats and Defense

  • Week 12: Malware Types and Analysis
  • Week 13: Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
  • Week 14: Incident Response and Recovery
  • Week 15: Cybersecurity Tools and Frameworks
  • Week 16: Red Team vs. Blue Team Exercises

Module 5: Web Application Security

  • Week 17: Web Application Vulnerabilities
  • Week 18: Secure Coding Practices
  • Week 19: Web Application Firewalls
  • Week 20: Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Module 6: Cloud Security

  • Week 21: Cloud Computing Fundamentals
  • Week 22: Cloud Security Risks and Best Practices
  • Week 23: Securing Cloud Services (e.g., AWS, Azure)
  • Week 24: Cloud Penetration Testing

Module 7: IoT and Mobile Security

  • Week 25: IoT Security Challenges
  • Week 26: Mobile Device Security
  • Week 27: Mobile App Security
  • Week 28: Secure IoT and Mobile Development

Module 8: Capstone Project and Certification Preparation

  • Week 29-32: Capstone Project (e.g., secure a simulated environment or address real-world cybersecurity challenges)
  • Week 33: Resume Building and Job Search Strategies
  • Week 34: Interview Preparation
  • Week 35: Exam Preparation (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or other relevant certifications)
  • Week 36: Final Exam and Certification

Module 9: Industry Trends and Emerging Technologies (Optional)

  • Week 37: Threat Intelligence and Information Sharing
  • Week 38: Blockchain Security
  • Week 39: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity
  • Week 40: Quantum Computing and Its Implications for Cybersecurity