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syllabus

Cybersecurity program: Year 1: Foundation Courses Semester 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals of Information Technology Programming Basics (Python, C++) Discrete Mathematics Digital Logic Design Lab Work (Programming, IT Fundamentals) Semester 2: Data Structures and Algorithms Computer Networks Operating Systems Cyber Law and Ethics Probability and Statistics Lab Work (Data Structures, Networks) Year 2: Core Cybersecurity Courses Semester 3: Network Security Cryptography Database Management Systems Web Technologies Software Engineering Lab Work (Network Security, Cryptography) Semester 4: Ethical Hacking Secure Coding Practices Wireless and Mobile Security Cyber Forensics Human-Computer Interaction Lab Work (Ethical Hacking, Forensics) Year 3: Advanced Cybersecurity Topics Semester 5: Advanced Cryptography Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems Cloud Security Risk Management and Compliance Elective I (e.g., Blockchain Security, IoT Security) Lab Work (Intrusion Detection...

Secure design

  Title: Understanding Security Frameworks and Controls: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction: In today's digital age, cybersecurity is a critical concern for organizations across all industries. With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats and data breaches, it has become imperative for businesses to implement robust security measures to protect their sensitive information and assets. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of security frameworks and controls, exploring their importance, key components, and practical applications in safeguarding organizational data and mitigating risks. The CIA Triad: Foundation of Security: At the core of cybersecurity lies the CIA triad, a foundational model that outlines three key principles: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Confidentiality ensures that only authorized individuals have access to sensitive information, while integrity guarantees the accuracy and reliability of data. Availability ensures that...

Introduction to security frameworks and controls

  Imagine you're working as a security analyst and receive  multiple alerts about suspicious activity on the network.  You realize that you'll need to implement  additional security measures to keep  these alerts from becoming  serious incidents. But where do you start? Play video starting at ::17 and follow transcript 0:17 As an analyst, you'll start by identifying  your organization's critical assets and risks.  Then you'll implement  the necessary frameworks and controls. Play video starting at ::27 and follow transcript 0:27 In this video, we'll discuss how security professionals  use frameworks to continuously identify and manage risk.  We'll also cover how to use  security controls to manage or reduce specific risks. Play video starting at ::40 and follow transcript 0:40 Security frameworks are guidelines  used for building plans  to help mitigate risks and threats to data and privacy.  Security frameworks ...