Cybersecurity – 6 Month Full Course Plan

Duration: 24 Weeks (6 Months)

Classes: 3 Classes/Week (72 Total Classes)

Tools & Labs: Kali Linux, Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Splunk, VirtualBox

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity (Week 1–2)

Class 1: What is Cybersecurity? Importance & Career Scope

Class 2: Types of Cyber Threats (Malware, Phishing, DDoS, Ransomware)

Class 3: Basics of Networking for Security (IP, DNS, TCP/IP, OSI Model)

Class 4: Operating Systems & File System Security (Windows, Linux Basics)

Class 5: Virtualization Setup (VirtualBox, Kali Linux Installation)

Class 6: Security Terminologies & Concepts (CIA Triad, Risk, Threat, Vulnerability)

Module 2: Networking & System Security (Week 3–6)

Class 7: Network Devices & Protocols (Routers, Switches, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP)

Class 8: Firewalls, IDS, IPS & VPNs

Class 9: Packet Analysis with Wireshark (Lab)

Class 10: Securing Windows Systems (User Rights, Group Policies, Patches)

Class 11: Securing Linux Systems (User Management, Permissions, Logs)

Class 12: Practical Lab – Hardening a Network & Workstation

Module 3: Ethical Hacking Fundamentals (Week 7–10)

Class 13: Ethical Hacking Concepts (White Hat, Black Hat, Grey Hat)

Class 14: Reconnaissance & Footprinting (OSINT, Nmap) – Lab

Class 15: Scanning & Enumeration (Nmap, Nessus) – Lab

Class 16: Vulnerability Assessment & Exploitation Basics – Lab

Class 17: Social Engineering Attacks & Prevention

Class 18: Exploit Frameworks (Metasploit Basics) – Lab

Module 4: Web & Application Security (Week 11–14)

Class 19: Web Security Fundamentals (HTTP/S, Cookies, Sessions)

Class 20: OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities (SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF)

Class 21: SQL Injection Attack & Prevention – Lab

Class 22: XSS, CSRF Attacks & Prevention – Lab

Class 23: Secure Coding Practices (PHP, JavaScript Examples)

Class 24: Burp Suite for Web App Testing – Lab

Module 5: Advanced Topics & Tools (Week 15–20)

Class 25: Wireless Network Security (WEP, WPA2, WPA3)

Class 26: Hacking WiFi Networks – Lab (Aircrack-ng)

Class 27: Cryptography Basics (Symmetric, Asymmetric, Hashing)

Class 28: Implementing Encryption in Real Life (PGP, SSL/TLS)

Class 29: Malware Analysis & Sandboxing – Lab

Class 30: Security Information & Event Management (SIEM with Splunk)

Module 6: Cybersecurity Operations & Final Projects (Week 21–24)

Class 31: Incident Response & Forensics Basics

Class 32: Creating Incident Response Plans

Class 33: Penetration Testing – Full Project

Class 34: Cybersecurity Laws & Compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001, Bangladesh IT Act)

Class 35: Final Comprehensive Lab Exam (Full Simulation Attack & Defense)

Class 36: Career Preparation (Resume, Certifications – CEH, Security+)

Final Deliverables:

Practical Projects: Network Security Lab, Web Pentesting Project, Incident Response Report

Certifications Suggested: CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)