Cybersecurity Essentials

A Cisco-aligned curriculum combining theory, real-world examples, and applied understanding:

1. Introduction to Cybersecurity

• What cybersecurity is and why it matters
  
  
• Types of cyber adversaries and motivations
  
  
• Cybersecurity domains and roles
  
  

2. Cyber Threats, Attacks & Vulnerabilities

• Malware, phishing, ransomware, and social engineering
  
  
• Network and application-based attacks
  
  
• Insider threats and supply-chain risks
  
  

3. Network & System Security

• Defense-in-depth strategies
  
  
• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection
  
  
• Secure network architecture basics
  
  

4. Cryptography & Access Control

• Encryption concepts and digital certificates
  
  
• Authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA)
  
  
• Identity and access management fundamentals