Cyber Security
Overview
Cyber Security is CIS College’s 45-hour program in information security and internet awareness. It is built for anyone who wants to understand how organizations are attacked and how to defend against it, from the fundamentals of networking and the internet through to the threats, malware, and defensive tools used in the field today.
You will learn to recognize the warning signs of malicious activity, understand the categories of security that protect a business, and apply the countermeasures professionals use to shore up their defenses. The course builds a strong foundation in defensive security and prepares you for a career in the field or for strengthening the security posture of your own organization.
What You Will Learn
- Understand computer and network fundamentals, including the OSI model and internet components
- Explain what cyber security is and why it matters, through the CIA triad of confidentiality, integrity, and availability
- Identify the categories of cyber security, including network, application, endpoint, data, email, web, and cloud security
- Recognize major cyber threats such as DoS/DDoS attacks, SQL injection, zero-day exploits, and cross-site scripting
- Identify types of malware, including viruses, worms, spyware, ransomware, rootkits, and botnets
- Build strong personal and organizational security habits, from password management to spotting fraudulent websites
- Apply countermeasure tools such as firewalls, antivirus software, VPNs, encryption, and intrusion detection systems
Course Curriculum
| Module | What you cover |
|---|---|
| Getting Started & Lab Setup | Computer and network fundamentals, the OSI model, internet components, and setting up Kali Linux in VirtualBox |
| Cyber Security Essentials | What is cyberspace and cyber security, and the CIA triad of confidentiality, integrity, and availability |
| Types of Cyber Security | Application, physical, endpoint, network, data, email, web, and cloud security |
| Cyber Security Threats | DoS and DDoS attacks, SQL injection, zero-day exploits, DNS tunneling, and cross-site scripting |
| Types of Malware | Worms, viruses, spyware, ransomware, bots and botnets, rootkits, fileless malware, and advanced persistent threats |
| Cyber Security Awareness | Identity theft, password hygiene, safe device use, and recognizing fraudulent websites |
| Countermeasures | Firewalls, antivirus and anti-malware tools, VPNs, proxies, encryption, and intrusion detection and prevention |
Who This Course Is For
- Anyone who wants to start a career in cyber security
- Employees and business owners who want to strengthen their organization’s security awareness
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, you receive a certificate recognized by Lebanon’s Directorate General of Technical and Vocational Education, strengthening your credentials in the job market.
Target audiences
- Anyone who wants to start a career in cyber security
- Employees and business owners who want to strengthen their organization's security awareness
Requirements
- No prior cyber security experience required
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