• Network Topology: Understanding the layout of network connections.
• IP Addressing and Subnetting: Learning how to allocate IP addresses and divide networks into subnets.
• MAC Address: Exploring the unique identifier assigned to network interfaces.
• OSI and TCP/IP Models: Studying the frameworks that govern how data is transmitted over the internet.
• IP Routing: Delving into the process of routing data from one network to another.
• Network Security Devices: Overview of devices like firewalls that protect network integrity.
• Routers and Routing Protocols: Insight into routers and protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, and RIP that manage data paths.
• Communication Protocols: Discussing protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, Telnet, DHCP, ARP, and the respective ports they use.
• Networking Devices: Overview of devices like switches, servers, hubs, and repeaters, including distinctions between L2 and L3 switches.
• Physical Interfaces and Cabling: Comparing types like single-mode and multimode fiber, copper, and Ethernet, and point-to-point connections.
• TCP vs. UDP: Analyzing the differences between these two core communication protocols.

This course covers the fundamental concepts of Networking, exploring various technologies essential for understanding how networks operate.

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the Kali Linux operating system, a crucial tool for cybersecurity professionals. Students will learn through a structured curriculum that includes:

• Introduction to Kali Linux: Familiarizing with the fundamentals of Kali Linux.
• Setting Up Kali Linux: Instructions on installing Kali Linux as a virtual machine using VMware Workstation.
• Navigating the Terminal: Mastering the command line interface for efficient system management.
• File System and Commands: Understanding Kali’s file structure and learning essential commands for daily operations.
• Network Commands: Gaining proficiency in basic networking commands to manage and troubleshoot networks.
• System Services and User Management: Managing system services and user accounts securely.
• Troubleshooting Kali Linux: Developing skills to diagnose and resolve issues within Kali Linux.
• Software Management: Using Debian package manager to install, remove, and customize software, including troubleshooting techniques.
• Portable Kali on USB: Creating a portable Kali installation on a USB drive with options for encryption, persistence, and self-destruction features.
• Advanced Customization and Administration: Deep diving into the customization and configuration of Kali Linux to tailor it to specific needs.
• Creating and Hosting Packages: Learning to create personal packages and maintain custom package repositories.

Through hands-on experience and practical application, students will become proficient in managing and customizing Kali Linux to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities.

This course delves into the application of Kali Linux as an attacker platform, utilizing its extensive suite of over 600 tools. Key learning objectives include:

• Terminal Mastery: Gaining expertise in using Kali Linux’s terminal and command-line tools for hacking activities.
• Scanning Techniques: Conducting comprehensive scans to identify system vulnerabilities.
• Exploit Development: Creating exploits and payloads to penetrate target systems.
• Vulnerability Assessment: Performing vulnerability scanning to uncover security weaknesses.
• Penetration Testing: Executing structured penetration tests to evaluate the security of systems.
• Information Gathering: Employing advanced techniques to gather critical information about target systems.

Students will learn to effectively use Kali Linux for ethical hacking purposes, from initial reconnaissance to the execution of penetration tests and security assessments.

In this course, students will thoroughly explore the realm of hacking, including its concepts, the different types of hackers, and the methodologies employed. The curriculum covers:

• Understanding Hacking: Examining what hacking involves and the various hacker profiles.

• Phases of Hacking: Learning the systematic stages of hacking:
• Reconnaissance
• Scanning
• Gaining Access
• Maintaining Access
• Covering Tracks

• Hacking Techniques: Delving into how each phase is executed and the specific tools and techniques used.

• Scanning Tools: Using tools like NMAP and NESSUS to identify system vulnerabilities.

• Exploit Execution: Leveraging the Metasploit framework to deploy exploits and manage payloads to control a compromised system.

• Password Cracking: Applying password cracking methods such as brute-force attacks, with tools like Lophtcrack and Ophcrack.

By the end of this course, students will possess the necessary skills and tools to protect and secure an organization's computing environment effectively.

This course delves into the techniques attackers use to infiltrate systems, focusing on methods like social engineering, session hijacking, and the evasion of firewalls, IDS, and IPS systems. Key components of the curriculum include:

• Social Engineering Tactics: Understanding and identifying tactics such as phishing, shoulder surfing, and dumpster diving, alongside using tools like Shell Phish to create deceptive webpages.

• Malware Insights: Studying different types of malware and their harmful impacts on systems.

• Data Sniffing: Learning techniques to intercept sensitive information such as usernames and passwords through Man in the Middle (MitM) attacks, using tools like Ettercap and Cain and Abel.

• Advanced Cyber Attacks: Gaining knowledge about SQL injections, XSS attacks, JSON injection attacks, and directory traversal attacks.

• Defensive Strategies: Exploring techniques and tools, such as Burp Suite, to safeguard systems and individuals from cyber threats.

Practical, hands-on training will enable students to execute these attacks in a controlled environment and learn effective countermeasures to protect organizational assets.

This course provides an in-depth look at mobile hacking, focusing on identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in mobile devices using various tools and techniques. Key aspects of the course include:

• Mobile Vulnerabilities: Using specialized tools to detect and assess vulnerabilities in mobile phones.

• Exploiting Vulnerabilities: Employing the Metasploit framework to execute exploits and run payloads on compromised mobile devices.

• Wi-Fi Hacking: Leveraging tools like alpha devices to hack Wi-Fi, including capturing the four-way handshake and cracking passwords through brute force or dictionary attacks.

• Cloud and IoT Hacking: Gaining comprehensive knowledge about IoT devices, understanding the different layers of IoT, and examining its security protocols.

• Cryptography in IoT: Exploring encryption and decryption techniques, focusing on the use of public and private keys to secure data.

Students will be equipped with the necessary skills and tools to enhance the security and protection of mobile devices and IoT environments.

This course centers on the fundamental concepts of digital forensics, offering students a thorough grounding in the tools and techniques used to respond to cyber-attacks. Key topics include:

• Digital Forensics Fundamentals: Understanding the core principles that guide the practice of digital forensics.

• Forensic Tools and Techniques: Learning to use various software and methodologies for investigating cyber incidents and extracting data.

• Evidence Extraction: Hands-on training in extracting and analyzing digital evidence from devices collected at crime scenes.

• Securing and Collecting Evidence: Techniques for properly securing and collecting digital evidence to ensure its integrity and admissibility in legal proceedings.

This course equips students with the necessary skills to effectively manage digital evidence and contribute to the resolution of cyber incidents.

This course delves into security technology, specifically focusing on the implementation of policies that ensure the safety and integrity of network systems. Key topics include:

• Security Policies for File Safety: Understanding and developing policies that allow only verified, safe files to be listed and accessed.

• Securing Networks with BYOD: Establishing robust policies and practices to secure networks that accommodate Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) environments.

• Preventing Malicious Applications: Techniques and strategies for identifying and blocking potentially harmful or malicious applications from affecting the system.

Students will learn how to create and enforce security policies that maintain the integrity and security of corporate or organizational networks.

This course offers training in Security Administration, Network Security, and Cybersecurity Audits. Students can choose two courses:

• Security Administration: Focuses on system security, disk encryption, OS protection, and technologies like firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

• Network Administration: Covers problem-solving in networks, setup and configuration, use of VPNs, network firewalls, and server protection.

• Cybersecurity Audits: Trains students to perform security audits, review operational security policies, ensure data security through encryption, and implement physical security measures.

Each course equips students with practical skills to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.

Following their dual specialization, students will undertake a Capstone Project, applying their acquired knowledge to a real-world scenario. They will work on actual projects for organizations, addressing specific security and data issues. The Capstone Project includes internships that offer hands-on experience in forensics, network intrusion detection systems (NIDS), host intrusion detection systems (HIDS), and honeypots. Additionally, students will engage in secure inventory management and application and device control tasks. This practical application helps assess the students' abilities and readiness upon completing the course