This module provides an insight into the different elements of information security, covering key concepts like confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Students learn about information security laws, standards, and best practices that form the foundation for protecting digital information assets in organizational contexts.

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This module explores the cyber kill chain methodology, core hacking concepts, and different classes of hackers. Students learn the mindset, methodologies, and ethical considerations that guide legitimate security professionals in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them.

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This module examines various cybersecurity threats and vulnerability assessment techniques. Students learn to identify potential security weaknesses in systems and applications, understand the threat landscape, and implement appropriate assessment methodologies to evaluate organizational security posture.

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This module provides an in-depth understanding of password cracking techniques and corresponding defensive measures. Students learn about various password attack methods and how individuals and organizations can create strong password policies and protect personal or corporate information through effective authentication practices.

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This module covers human-based, computer-based, and mobile-based social engineering techniques. Students learn how attackers manipulate human psychology to bypass technical security controls, and study countermeasures to prevent social engineering attacks through awareness training and procedural safeguards.

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This module examines various network-level threats including sniffing, denial-of-service attacks, and session hijacking. Students learn how these attacks compromise network security and study effective countermeasures to detect, prevent, and mitigate these threats in networked environments.

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This module focuses on web server and web application vulnerabilities, including SQL injection and other common attack vectors. Students learn to identify potential security weaknesses in web applications, understand how attackers exploit these vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate defensive measures to protect web resources.

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This module explores wireless networks, standards, and encryption algorithms, along with common wireless network attack techniques. Students learn about the unique security challenges of wireless communications and study countermeasures to protect wireless networks from unauthorized access and data interception.

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This module explains the potential threats to mobile platforms and provides guidelines for using mobile devices securely. Students learn about mobile attack vectors, device management strategies, security guidelines, and tools for protecting sensitive information on smartphones and tablets.

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This module addresses security concerns related to Internet of Things (IoT) devices and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure. Students learn about the unique challenges of securing these specialized systems, common attack vectors, and practical guidelines for implementing effective security controls.

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This module provides insight into cloud computing concepts, container technology, associated security threats, and protection strategies. Students learn about the shared responsibility model in cloud security and explore techniques to secure cloud environments while maintaining their benefits of scalability and flexibility.

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This module discusses the importance of penetration testing in organizational security and explains the crucial role that testers play in identifying vulnerabilities. Students learn about penetration testing methodologies, tools, and approaches that help organizations proactively discover and address security weaknesses before they can be exploited.

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