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Cyber Security (B-SkillFull Campaign)

via SWAYAM Plus

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This course offers a comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity, focusing on essential concepts and practical applications in safeguarding digital environments. Participants will delve into foundational topics such as security problems and cryptography, learning to conduct security audits, perform scanning, and manage patches effectively. The curriculum covers a wide spectrum of cybersecurity essentials, including hacking types, malware detection and prevention, risk management strategies, intrusion detection systems (IDS), firewall configurations, cloud security measures, and the psychology behind social engineering attacks. Emphasis is placed on understanding the practical aspects of designing, implementing, and maintaining secure architectures and operations to mitigate cyber threats effectively.

Intended audience

Prerequisites

None

Assessment & certification

Assessment fee: ₹1,000
Assessment mode: Online proctored
Assessment type: MCQ
Assessment provider: SkillDzire
Certificate provider: NA

NCrF level: 6.5 (NCrF credit-eligible)

Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Week 2: Overview of security problems and challenges in digital environments
Week 3: Principles and applications of cryptography for data protection
Week 4: Techniques and methodologies for conducting security audits
Week 5: Cybersecurity Tools and Techniques
Week 6: Scanning techniques and vulnerability assessment
Week 7: Patch management strategies for maintaining system integrity
Week 8: Identification and mitigation of various hacking types and malware threats
Week 9: Advanced Security Measures
Week 10: Risk management frameworks and strategies in cybersecurity
Week 11: Implementation and configuration of IDS and firewall systems
Week 12: Security considerations and best practices for cloud computing environments
Week 13: Social Engineering and Security Operations
Week 14: Understanding psychological tactics in social engineering attacks
Week 15: Practical aspects of designing and implementing secure architectures
Week 16: Operations management for maintaining cybersecurity defenses