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ETHICAL CYBER SECURITY (ECS)

  • Category: Cyber Security
  • Exam Code: ECS
  • Type of Question: Multiple-choice question
  • Exam Duration: 120 Minutes
  • Passing Score: 60%
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Description

Ethical cyber security provides critical benefits by safeguarding sensitive data and protecting against cyber threats, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of information. It helps organizations comply with regulatory standards, build trust with clients, and prevent financial losses due to data breaches. Additionally, ethical hacking identifies vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them, thereby enhancing overall security posture and resilience against attacks.

Course Curriculum

1. Introduction to Ethical Cyber Security
  1. Understanding Cyber Security
    • Definition and Importance
    • Historical Overview of Cyber Attacks
  2. Role of an Ethical Hacker
    • Responsibilities and Ethics
    • Skills and Certifications
  3. Cyber Security Frameworks and Standards
    • Overview of Security Frameworks
    • NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT
  4. Regulatory and Compliance Standards
    • GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS
  1. Network Fundamentals
    • Understanding Network Architecture
    • Common Network Protocols
  2. Network Defense Strategies
    • Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
    • Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
    • Linux Operating system
    • Linux Commands
  1. Types of Penetration Testing
    • Black Box, White Box, Gray Box Testing
  2. Phases of Penetration Testing
    • Reconnaissance, Scanning, Exploitation, Reporting
  1. Identifying Vulnerabilities
    • Common Vulnerabilities and Exposure (CVE)
    • Tools for Vulnerability Assessment
  2. Vulnerability Management
    • Prioritizing and Mitigating Vulnerabilities
    • Patch Management
  1. Web Application Architecture
    • Understanding Web Servers and Databases
  2. Common Web Vulnerabilities
    • OWASP Top 10: SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF
  1. Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption
    • Hashing Algorithms
  2. Implementing Encryption
    • Secure Communication Protocols (SSL/TLS)
    • Data Encryption Standards
  1. Incident Response Planning
    • Creating an Incident Response Plan
    • Roles and Responsibilities
  2. Handling Security Incidents
    • Detection and Analysis
    • Containment, Eradication, and Recovery
  1. Overview of Hacking Tools
    • Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite
  2. Ethical Hacking Techniques
    • Social Engineering, Phishing, Password Cracking
  1. Real-World Case Studies
    • Analysis of Notable Cyber Attacks
  2. Hands-On Projects
    • Simulating a Cyber Attack
    • Developing and Implementing Security Solutions