Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity Essentials
Course provided by Model Institute of Engineering & Technology
5 modules
Explore the fundamentals of Frontier Technologies
5 Level NCrF
National Credit Framework
60 Hours
Flexible Learning
Beginner Level
No prior experience required
Micro Credit Course
02 Credit
Course Overview
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity, equipping students with the skills to protect digital assets and networks effectively. It covers the evolution, scope, and key components of cybersecurity while exploring major types of cyber threats, including malware, ransomware, and social engineering. Students will learn to recognize and implement critical security controls, such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), authentication, and access control mechanisms. The course emphasizes preventive measures and vulnerability assessment, enabling learners to anticipate and defend against cyberattacks. Practical labs and a final project allow students to simulate threat analysis and defense strategies, reinforcing hands-on skills for real-world cybersecurity challenges.
Key Learning Highlights
- Understand the evolution, scope, and key components of cybersecurity
- Identify and analyze major cyber threats, including malware, ransomware, and social engineering
- Learn and implement critical security controls such as IAM, authentication, and access control
- Apply preventive measures and assess system vulnerabilities to protect against cyberattacks
- Gain practical experience through labs and projects simulating threat analysis and defense strategies
Tools & Platform Used
Learning Outcome
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Explain the evolution, scope, and key components of cybersecurity
Identify and evaluate major types of cyber threats, including malware, ransomware, and social engineering
Recognize and implement critical security controls, such as IAM, authentication, and access control
Apply preventive measures and assess vulnerabilities to defend against cyberattacks
Demonstrate practical cybersecurity skills through labs and projects simulating threat analysis and defense strategies
Master the course with just 5 Modules
This course begins with an Introduction to Cybersecurity, covering its history, key principles—confidentiality, integrity, availability—and a critical thinking approach to analysis. Learners then explore the Threat Landscape, including malware, ransomware, phishing, DoS attacks, and insider threats. The course covers Cybersecurity Controls and Risk Management, focusing on security frameworks, firewalls, encryption, and antivirus solutions. Students also study Identity and Access Management (IAM), including authentication methods and access control models. Finally, the course addresses Physical Security and Human Factors, emphasizing social engineering, physical access threats, and securing infrastructure and endpoints.
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Learn the history and evolution of cybersecurity
Understand key principles: confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Apply a critical thinking model for cybersecurity analysis
Threat Landscape and Attack Types
Identify cyber threat actors and their motives
Understand malware, ransomware, phishing, DoS attacks, and insider threats
Explore common attack vectors and methods
Cybersecurity Controls and Risk Management
Study security frameworks, policies, and risk management practices
Learn about network and system-level security controls
Implement firewalls, encryption, and antivirus solutions
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Understand principles of IAM and access control
- Learn authentication methods such as passwords, MFA, and biometrics
- Explore authorization models like RBAC and ABAC
Physical Security and Human Factors
Recognize social engineering attacks and human-related risks
Address physical access threats and secure infrastructure
Promote training, awareness, and endpoint security practices
Roles
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
- Ethical Hacker / Penetration Tester
- Network Security Engineer
- Information Security Specialist
- IT Security Consultant
- Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance Analyst
