SEC301: Introduction to Cyber Security

Section 1 covers core security principles, including the Principle of Least Privilege and the CIA triad. You'll learn key concepts like risk management, OS functions, mobile security, and the impacts of IoT and AI. You'll also gain skills in file manipulation, value conversion, and system knowledge for both Windows and Linux.

Section 2 dedicates a full day to cryptography, covering key concepts without delving into the math. You'll learn cryptographic terms, historical examples, and modern encryption methods. Topics include symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, Diffie-Hellman, email encryption, VPNs, and PKI, focusing on practical applications.

In Section 3, you’ll explore authentication systems, creating strong but memorable passphrases, using password managers, and understanding password cracking. You'll learn about token-based and biometric authentication. The day also covers Windows and Linux permission management, and networking basics with protocols like IP, TCP, and DNS.

Section 4 explores wireless network security, focusing on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth standards, their vulnerabilities, and improvements. You'll dive into social engineering tactics like phishing and learn defense strategies. The section covers network attacks, malware types, and countermeasures like anti-malware and firewalls.

In Section 5, you'll learn about key security technologies like firewalls, IDS/IPS, sniffers, and ethical hacking. This section covers browser and web security challenges, and teaches common browser security features. It concludes with system security, including OS hardening, patching, cloud computing, and backups.