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Course Details

Course Name: Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Course Dates
March 3 - 14, 2025, Test Day: March 17, 2025
 

Duration: 9 am - 2 pm
Credit Hours: 45 hours
Location: AIU Campus

Overview

This course offers an essential foundation in cybersecurity, exploring core concepts, best practices, and risk management strategies to protect digital assets. Participants will learn about the principles of information security, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA).

The curriculum covers identifying security risks, developing security policies, and implementing basic defensive strategies against cyber threats. Through practical exercises, students gain hands-on experience in securing network environments, managing access controls, and understanding the legal and ethical considerations in cybersecurity. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions on securing digital systems in personal and professional settings.

Who is this course for?

• Beginners looking to enter the field of cybersecurity.
• IT professionals transitioning into cybersecurity roles.
• Students and recent graduates interested in foundational knowledge of cybersecurity.

Key Benefits

• Gain a solid understanding of core cybersecurity concepts and terminologies.
• Learn about common cyber threats and countermeasures.
• Build a strong base to pursue specialized cybersecurity certifications.
• Hands-on labs and real-world scenarios to reinforce learning.

Program Outline

1. Introduction to Cybersecurity

• Importance of cybersecurity in today's digital landscape.
• Overview of the threat landscape.

2. Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors

• Malware, phishing, ransomware, and social engineering.
• Common vulnerabilities and exploits.

3. Basic Security Principles

• Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA triad).
• Access control and authentication basics.

4. Network Security Essentials

• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
• Basic network protocols and security tools.

5. Incident Response and Risk Management

• Introduction to incident response processes.
• Basic risk management and mitigation strategies.