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Cybersecurity
Cyber Security Engineer — Master’s Course
Master practical Cybersecurity: networking & protocols, DNS/LAN/WAN, OSPF/BGP, security tooling (Nmap, Snort, tcpdump, Wireshark), vulnerability scanning (Nessus/OpenVAS), OWASP & web security (Burp Suite), IBM Security overview, HIDS/HIPS & IDS/IPS, Active Directory hardening, SIEM setup, cloud security (Azure/AWS), GitHub & collaboration, database security (SSMS/MySQL, AWS RDS), reporting (Word/Excel), Visio diagrams, DNS/DHCP hardening, VPNs, incident response, soft skills, and a real capstone. Includes 1:1 mentorship and mock interview prep.
Last updated December 2025
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Become a job-ready Cyber Security Engineer. Learn to protect networks, systems, and data using industry-standard methods across networking, security tools, vulnerability assessment, monitoring, cloud, and incident response.
- Networking & Protocols: TCP/IP, IPv4, VPN, HTTP/HTTPS; DNS, LAN/WAN; routing with OSPF & BGP
- Security Tooling: Nmap, Snort, tcpdump, Wireshark; vulnerability scans with Nessus & OpenVAS
- Web & App Security: OWASP practices; Burp Suite; IBM Security tools overview
- Defense & Identity: HIDS/HIPS & IDS/IPS; hardening Active Directory
- Monitoring: SIEM concepts, setup, and configuration
- Cloud & Infra: Security in Azure & AWS; VPNs; DNS/DHCP hardening
- Data & Reporting: Database security (SSMS/MySQL, AWS RDS); documentation & reports in Word/Excel; network diagrams in Visio
- Professional: collaboration (SharePoint/Confluence/GitHub), incident response planning, communication & problem-solving, and mock interview preparation
Finish with a capstone security project applying assessments, controls, monitoring, and reporting to a real-world scenario.
1:1 Personalized Mentorship
Mock Interview Preparation
Networking & Protocols (TCP/IP, IPv4, VPN, HTTP/HTTPS)
DNS, LAN/WAN, OSPF & BGP
Nmap, Snort, tcpdump, Wireshark
Nessus & OpenVAS vulnerability scans
OWASP & Burp Suite web security
HIDS/HIPS & IDS/IPS
Active Directory security
SIEM setup & configuration
Azure & AWS security practices
GitHub, SharePoint & Confluence collaboration
Database security (SSMS/MySQL, AWS RDS)
MS Word/Excel reporting; Visio diagrams
DNS/DHCP hardening; VPN implementation
Incident response planning & handling
Capstone project
Introduction to Cyber Security
4 lessons • Weeks 1
Cyber Security Overview
Roles & Responsibilities
Why Security Matters
Core Concepts & Terms
Networking Protocols
4 lessons • Weeks 2
TCP/IP Model
IPv4 Addressing & Subnetting
VPN & Secure Communication
HTTP vs HTTPS
Network Technologies
4 lessons • Weeks 3
DNS Basics
LAN & WAN Concepts
OSPF: Interior Routing
BGP: Basics
Core Security Tools I
4 lessons • Weeks 4
Network Scanning with Nmap
Intrusion Detection with Snort
Packet Capture with tcpdump
Traffic Analysis with Wireshark
Vulnerability Assessment Tools
3 lessons • Weeks 5
Nessus: Setup & Scans
OpenVAS: Setup & Scans
Interpreting Vulnerability Reports
Advanced Security Tools & OWASP
4 lessons • Weeks 6
Core Impact: Penetration Testing
Burp Suite: Web Security Testing
OWASP Security Practices
IBM Security Tools Overview
Host & Network Defense
3 lessons • Weeks 7
HIDS/HIPS Overview
Network IDS/IPS
Deploying Detection & Prevention
Active Directory Security
3 lessons • Weeks 8
AD Basics & Threats
Hardening Active Directory
Admin & Monitoring Practices
Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)
3 lessons • Weeks 9
SIEM Concepts & Value
Setting Up & Configuring SIEM
Use Cases & Dashboards
Cloud Security (Azure & AWS)
3 lessons • Weeks 10
Azure Security Practices
AWS Security Tools & Best Practices
Cloud Security Architecture Overview
Database Security
3 lessons • Weeks 11
SQL Server (SSMS): Security Basics
MySQL: Users, Roles & Policies
Securing Databases in AWS RDS
Security Reporting & Analytics
3 lessons • Weeks 12
MS Word: Security Reporting
MS Excel: Findings & Metrics
Effective Security Analytics
Network Documentation with Visio
2 lessons • Weeks 13
Visio Basics for Network Diagrams
Documenting Topologies & Controls
Network Security Practices
2 lessons • Weeks 14
Perimeter & Internal Controls
Monitoring & Hardening Playbooks
Web Security Practices
3 lessons • Weeks 15
OWASP Top 10 Overview
Implementing HTTPS & TLS
Common Web Vulns & Mitigations
DNS & DHCP Security
2 lessons • Weeks 16
Securing DNS Servers
Best Practices for DHCP Security
VPN Implementation
2 lessons • Weeks 17
VPN Designs & Choices
Implementing & Testing VPNs
Incident Response
4 lessons • Weeks 18
Incident Response Plan
Team Roles & Responsibilities
Steps in Incident Handling
Analyzing Security Incidents
Collaboration & Soft Skills
4 lessons • Weeks 19
SharePoint & Confluence
GitHub for Security Projects
Effective Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Capstone Project
4 lessons • Weeks 20
Defining Scope & Objectives
Security Assessments & Controls
Implementing Measures & Monitoring
Presenting Outcomes & Reporting
Project: Capstone: Cyber Security Project