Diploma in Cyber Security

(Complete Professional Course Syllabus – 12 Months)

 Course Structure (12 Months)

 Month 1–2: Computer & Networking Fundamentals

 Modules:

• Computer Hardware & Software Basics
• Operating System (Windows & Linux Intro)
• Networking Basics (LAN, WAN, MAN)
• OSI Model & TCP/IP
• IP Addressing (IPv4, IPv6)
• Subnetting Basics
• Ports & Protocols
• DNS, DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS

 Practical:

• IP configuration
• Network troubleshooting
• Basic command line usage

 Month 3–4: Linux & Programming for Security

 Modules:

• Linux Installation & Setup (VirtualBox)
• Kali Linux Fundamentals
• Linux File System
• User & Permission Management
• Bash Scripting
• Python Programming Basics
• Introduction to Git & GitHub

 Practical:

• Linux Lab Setup
• Simple Python Security Scripts
• Automation using Bash

Month 5–6: Core Cyber Security Concepts

 Modules:

• CIA Triad
• Types of Cyber Attacks
• Malware (Virus, Trojan, Ransomware)
• Encryption & Hashing
• Digital Signature
• Firewall Basics
• IDS / IPS
• VPN Concepts

 Tools Covered:

• Wireshark
• Nmap
• Snort

 Practical:

• Packet Analysis
• Port Scanning
• Basic Vulnerability Scan

 Month 7–8: Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

Modules:

• Footprinting & Reconnaissance
• Google Dorking
• Scanning & Enumeration
• System Hacking Basics
• SQL Injection
• XSS
• Password Cracking Concepts

Tools:

• Metasploit
• Burp Suite
• Aircrack-ng

 Practical:

• Live Lab Attack Simulation
• Vulnerability Assessment Report Writing

 Month 9–10: Web & Cloud Security

 Modules:

• OWASP Top 10
• Authentication & Session Security
• File Upload Vulnerability
• Web Shell Concept
• Cloud Security Basics
• AWS Security Fundamentals
• IAM Basics

 Month 11: Malware Analysis & Digital Forensics

 Modules:

• Static & Dynamic Analysis
• Reverse Engineering Intro
• Log Analysis
• Incident Response Basics
• Cyber Law (Indian IT Act 2000)

 Month 12: Final Project

 Final Project:

• Complete Network Security Setup
  OR
• Full Website Penetration Testing