Comprehensive Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Securing the Digital World
Tags: beginners, cybersecurity, career, intermediate
Published: 2024-03-16 19:01:28



#### Looking to get started in cybersecurity?  below is suggested curriculum with free resources.

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## Comprehensive Cybersecurity Bootcamp 

### Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Overview of cybersecurity concepts, threats, and attacks
- Introduction to cybersecurity roles and responsibilities
- Basic cybersecurity principles and best practices

#### Free Resources:
- [Cybersecurity Basics - Coursera](https://www.coursera.org/learn/cyber-security-basics)
- [Cybersecurity Essentials - Cisco Networking Academy](https://www.netacad.com/courses/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-essentials)
- [Introduction to Cybersecurity - edX](https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-cybersecurity)

### Module 2: Network Security
- Understanding network vulnerabilities and attacks
- Introduction to firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation
- Secure network design principles

#### Free Resources:
- [Introduction to Networking - Cisco Networking Academy](https://www.netacad.com/courses/intro-networking)
- [Network Security Fundamentals - Udemy](https://www.udemy.com/course/network-security-fundamentals/)
- [Cybrary - Network Security Courses](https://www.cybrary.it/catalog/cybersecurity/)

### Module 3: Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Overview of threat intelligence and analysis
- Threat hunting techniques and tools
- Incident response and mitigation strategies

#### Free Resources:
- [Threat Intelligence - Coursera](https://www.coursera.org/learn/threat-intelligence)
- [Cyber Threat Intelligence - Cybrary](https://www.cybrary.it/course/cyber-threat-intelligence/)
- [Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) - Udemy](https://www.udemy.com/course/osint-open-source-intelligence/)

### Module 4: Cryptography
- Basics of encryption and decryption
- Cryptographic algorithms and protocols
- Secure communication and data protection

#### Free Resources:
- [Cryptography - Khan Academy](https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-science/cryptography)
- [Cryptography and Network Security - Udacity](https://www.udacity.com/course/cryptography-and-network-security--ud459)
- [Crypto101 - Crypto101.io](https://crypto101.io/)

### Module 5: Secure Software Development
- Secure coding practices and principles
- Application security testing (SAST, DAST, IAST)
- Secure DevOps and continuous security integration

#### Free Resources:
- [Secure Coding Practices - OWASP](https://owasp.org/www-project-secure-coding-practices/)
- [Software Security - edX](https://www.edx.org/professional-certificate/ubcx-software-development)
- [Secure DevOps - Coursera](https://www.coursera.org/specializations/secure-devops)

### Module 6: Cloud Security
- Introduction to cloud computing and security challenges
- Cloud security architecture and best practices
- Securing cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

#### Free Resources:
- [Cloud Security Fundamentals - Cloud Academy](https://cloudacademy.com/learning-paths/cloud-security-fundamentals-239/)
- [Cloud Security Basics - Google Cloud](https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/trust-security/cloud-security-basics-learn-protect-your-business)
- [AWS Security Fundamentals - AWS Training and Certification](https://www.aws.training/Details/Curriculum?id=19837)

### Module 7: Risk Management and Compliance
- Risk assessment methodologies (NIST, ISO, etc.)
- Compliance frameworks and standards (HIPAA, GDPR, etc.)
- Incident response planning and business continuity

#### Free Resources:
- [Risk Management Fundamentals - SANS Institute](https://www.sans.org/course/risk-management-fundamentals/)
- [Compliance Training - Compliance Training Group](https://www.compliancetraininggroup.com/)
- [Introduction to Risk Management - Coursera](https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-risk-management)

### Module 8: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
- Introduction to ethical hacking concepts
- Penetration testing methodologies (white box, black box, gray box)
- Vulnerability assessment and management

#### Free Resources:
- [Ethical Hacking - Cybrary](https://www.cybrary.it/course/ethical-hacking/)
- [Penetration Testing - Pentester Academy](https://www.pentesteracademy.com/course?id=2)
- [Vulnerability Management - Open Security Training](http://opensecuritytraining.info/VulnerabilityManagement.html)

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This curriculum covers a comprehensive range of cybersecurity topics, from basic principles to advanced concepts like ethical hacking and risk management. It covers something for everyone.

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