Cybersecurity Techniques and Operations

Introduces and focuses on tools and techniques involved in real-world cyber operations and provides a broad range of cybersecurity concepts and essential hands-on training.

Course Objectives

• Understand the rules and laws involved in real-world cyber operations,
• Understand the basic components of the model computing networks, and take different techniques to identify and trace the network traffic,
• Identify and evaluate the vulnerabilities in the network and implement effective countermeasures to protect the network from possible attacks,
• Understand how to plan, organize and perform penetration testing on a network, systems, and exploit their weaknesses accordingly,
• Manage data and personal information in a secure manner.

In-Class Labs

Labs performed in class as part of the standard coursework:

• Traffic Tracing and Analysis Using Wireshark
• pfSense Firewall and NMAP
• Metasploit Framework
• Password Cracking
• Wi-Fi Network Vulnerabilities and Decryption
• Digital Steganography Performed By s-tool and steghide