Cyber Security Complete Course (Beginner to Advanced)

 

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🔰 Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security

What is Cyber Security?

• Protection of systems, networks, and data from cyber attacks

Why Cyber Security is Important

• Data protection

• Privacy

• National security

• Business security

Career Roles

• Cyber Security Analyst

• SOC Analyst

• Ethical Hacker

• Penetration Tester

• Security Engineer

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🧠 Module 2: Computer & Networking Basics (Must Learn)

• How computers work

• Operating systems basics (Windows, Linux)

• What is a network?

• IP address, MAC address

• TCP/IP model

• Ports and protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SSH)

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🐧 Module 3: Operating Systems

Windows Security

• User accounts

• Permissions

• Firewalls

• Event logs

Linux (Very Important)

• Linux commands

• File permissions

• Users and groups

• Bash scripting basics

👉 Recommended OS: Kali Linux, Ubuntu

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🌐 Module 4: Networking & Internet Security

• Firewalls

• VPNs

• Proxies

• DNS security

• HTTPS & SSL/TLS

• Wi-Fi security

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🧨 Module 5: Cyber Threats & Attacks

• Malware (Virus, Worm, Trojan, Ransomware)

• Phishing & Social Engineering

• Man-in-the-Middle attacks

• DoS & DDoS attacks

• Password attacks

• Zero-day attacks

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🧑‍💻 Module 6: Ethical Hacking Basics

What is Ethical Hacking?

• Legal hacking to find vulnerabilities

Phases of Ethical Hacking

1. Reconnaissance

2. Scanning

3. Gaining access

4. Maintaining access

5. Covering tracks

Tools

• Nmap

• Metasploit

• Burp Suite

• Wireshark

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🛡 Module 7: Web Application Security

• How websites work

• OWASP Top 10

• SQL Injection

• XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)

• CSRF

• Authentication vulnerabilities

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🔑 Module 8: Cryptography & Security Concepts

• Encryption vs Decryption

• Symmetric & Asymmetric encryption

• Hashing

• Digital signatures

• SSL certificates

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☁️ Module 9: Cloud & Modern Security

• Cloud security basics (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Container security

• Zero Trust model

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📊 Module 10: Security Operations (SOC)

• SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK)

• Log analysis

• Incident response

• Threat intelligence

• Risk management

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⚖️ Module 11: Cyber Laws & Ethics

• Cyber crime laws

• Data protection (GDPR basics)

• Ethical responsibilities

• Legal compliance

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🎓 Module 12: Certifications & Career Path

Beginner Certifications

• CompTIA Security+

• Google Cybersecurity Certificate

Advanced Certifications

• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

• CISSP

• OSCP

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⏱ Learning Timeline

• Basics: 1–2 months

• Intermediate: 3–4 months

• Advanced / Job-ready: 6–12 months