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CybersecurityIntermediate10 weeks
Cybersecurity
Go from networking and Linux fundamentals to penetration testing, incident response, and AI-assisted threat detection — everything you need to defend real systems.
What you'll learn
Networking, Linux, and security fundamentals
Web application and network penetration testing
SIEM-based threat detection with AI-assisted triage
Incident response and digital forensics basics
Course details
Duration
10 weeks
Best for
IT professionals and career switchers who want hands-on skills to defend networks and systems
On completion
Verified certificate & placement assistance
Course Curriculum
A module-by-module breakdown of what you'll cover in Cybersecurity.
01
Networking & Linux Foundations
Weeks 1–2- TCP/IP, the OSI model, and subnetting basics
- Linux filesystem, permissions, and command-line fluency
- DNS, common ports, and packet capture with Wireshark
02
Security Fundamentals
Week 3- CIA triad and common attack vectors
- Symmetric/asymmetric cryptography and hashing
- Risk assessment and security policy basics
03
Scripting & Web Application Security
Weeks 4–5- Bash/Python scripting for security tooling and log parsing
- OWASP Top 10: SQL injection, XSS, broken authentication
- Secure coding and vulnerability assessment with Burp Suite
04
Network Defense & Threat Detection
Weeks 6–7- Firewall, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation design
- SIEM fundamentals and log correlation rules
- AI-assisted anomaly detection and threat hunting
05
Penetration Testing & Incident Response
Week 8- Reconnaissance, OSINT, and exploitation with Metasploit
- Privilege escalation and password attacks
- Incident response lifecycle and digital forensics basics
06
Cloud Security & Compliance
Weeks 9–10- Cloud security posture on AWS/Azure
- SOC2 and ISO 27001 fundamentals
- SOAR playbook automation for common alerts
Tools & Technologies
Hands-on practice with the same tools used by working professionals.
WirWireshark
BurBurp Suite
MetMetasploit
SplSplunk / Microsoft Sentinel
NesNessus / Qualys
ClaClaude / ChatGPT
ProProwler / ScoutSuite
Hands-on Projects
This is project-based learning — you'll build real, portfolio-ready work as you go, not just watch lectures.
Home network security lab with segmented firewall rules, VLANs, and an IDS
Full OWASP Top 10 vulnerability assessment against a deliberately vulnerable web app
SIEM detection lab combining correlation rules with an ML-based anomaly detector
CTF-style capstone solving a structured set of recon-to-privilege-escalation machines
Incident response case reconstructing a simulated breach from a memory/disk image
Every course includes a guided internship on top of your project work — so you graduate with real experience, not just a certificate.
Communication & Soft Skills
Built into every course, alongside the technical curriculum.
Communication Skills
Practice explaining technical work clearly to teammates, managers, and clients.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Work in small project teams using real workflows like stand-ups and code reviews.
Problem Solving
Build the habit of breaking down ambiguous problems into clear, solvable steps.
Time Management
Learn to plan, prioritize, and deliver project work against realistic deadlines.
Presentation Skills
Present your project work and results with confidence, as you would to a client.
Resume & Profile Building
Build a strong resume, LinkedIn profile, and project portfolio that recruiters notice.
Interview Preparation
Mock interviews and portfolio reviews to get you ready for real job applications.
Student Reviews
“The pentest and SIEM labs were exactly what my job needed — I was applying the detection rules at work within weeks.”
Arvind Krishnan
SOC Analyst
“Went from barely knowing Linux to building a full incident response report. The hands-on labs made it real.”
Divya Nair
IT Security Trainee