Cyber Security L7 RQF Course Online

• ## Essential Units for Cyber Security L7 RQF Course Online **Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
• im_introduction_to_cybersecurity** • Introduction to cybersecurity, its importance, and the role of an information security professional. * **im_what_is_cybersecurity** • Definition of cybersecurity, types of cyberattacks, and the CIA triad. **Module 2: Network Security
• im_network_security** • Network infrastructure, types of networks, network segmentation, and network security controls. * **im_network_security_threats** • Common network security threats, such as malware, phishing, and social engineering. * **im_network_security_controls** • Network security controls, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and vulnerability management. **Module 3: Threat Intelligence and Incident Response
• im_threat_intelligence** • Importance of threat intelligence, types of threat intelligence, and how to collect it. * **im_incident_response** • Incident response process, from detection to containment to recovery. * **im_forensics** • Importance of forensic analysis in incident response and how to conduct a forensic investigation. **Module 4: Security Assessment and Testing
• im_security_assessment** • Types of security assessments, such as vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits. * **im_security_testing** • Types of security testing, such as penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security awareness training. * **im_penetration_testing** • Penetration testing methodology, tools, and techniques. **Module 5: Cryptography and Network Security
• im_cryptography** • Encryption and decryption, symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, and the RSA algorithm. * **im_network_security** • Secure communication over the internet, VPNs, and other network security solutions. * **im_cybersecurity_laws** • Relevant laws and regulations for information security, such as HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS. **Module 6: Cloud Security
• im_cloud_security** • Cloud computing models, cloud security risks, and cloud security solutions. * **im_cloud_security_compliance** • Compliance standards for cloud security, such as HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2. * **im_cloud_security_threats** • Common cloud security threats, such as data breaches, unauthorized access, and malware. **Module 7: Mobile Security
• im_mobile_security** • Mobile device security, types of mobile devices, and mobile security threats. * **im_mobile_security_best practices** • Mobile security best practices, such as password management, device encryption, and mobile threat detection. * **im_mobile_security_laws** • Relevant laws and regulations for mobile security, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). **Module 8: Social Engineering and Phishing
• im_social_engineering** • Social engineering techniques, how attackers use them, and how to recognize social engineering attacks. * **im_phishing** • Types of phishing attacks, how attackers use phishing, and how to protect against phishing attacks. * **im_social_engineering_defense** • Defense mechanisms against social engineering and phishing attacks. **Module 9: Incident Response and Business Continuity
• im_incident_response** • Incident response process, from detection to containment to recovery. * **im_business_continuity** • Business continuity planning and disaster recovery planning. * **im_cybersecurity_recovery** • Post-incident recovery processes and how to recover from a cyberattack. **Module 10: Emerging Threats and Future of Cybersecurity
• im_emerging_threats** • Emerging cyber threats, such as ransomware, botnets, and artificial intelligence. * **im_future_of_cybersecurity** • Future trends in cybersecurity, such as cloud security, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. * **im_cybersecurity_professional_development** • Importance of continuous education and training for cybersecurity professionals.

Assessment

The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.