Cybersecurity

About the course

If you aim to build a career in cybersecurity and protect digital systems from modern threats, this course is designed for you. We cover essential topics including network security, ethical hacking basics, vulnerability assessment, and security best practices. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, you will learn how to identify risks and secure applications and infrastructure. By the end of the program, you’ll understand core cybersecurity concepts and be prepared to explore roles in information security and cyber defense.

Key Points

Course Modules

Module 1: Cybersecurity, Networking & Pentesting Foundations (10–12 Hours)

Understand TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS
Identify open ports and services using Nmap
Analyze packet flows using Wireshark
Set up Kali Linux lab environment
Learn Linux & Windows basics for pentesters
Define scope and legal boundaries

Lab Activities:
Scan the local network
Identify running services
Capture and analyze HTTP traffic
Simulate the reconnaissance phase

Module 2: Web Application Fundamentals & Traffic Manipulation (6–7 Hours)

Intercept and modify HTTP requests using Burp Suite
Analyze sessions and cookies
Perform parameter tampering
Test authentication and authorization
Identify CORS misconfigurations

Lab Activities:

Modify login requests
Tamper session cookies
Perform access control testing

Module 3: Reconnaissance & Attack Surface Mapping (5–6 Hours)

Perform subdomain enumeration
Discover hidden directories
Identify technologies
Map attack surfaces

Tools:

Nmap
Amass
Subfinder
Dirsearch

Module 4: Web Application Penetration Testing (12–14 Hours)

SQL Injection
Cross-Site Scripting (Stored, Reflected, DOM)
CSRF
IDOR
File Upload Vulnerabilities
Command Injection
Open Redirect
Business Logic Vulnerabilities

Tools:

Burp Suite Pro
SQLmap
FFUF

Each vulnerability includes identification, exploitation, impact, and remediation.

Module 5: Mobile Application Penetration Testing – Android (8–10 Hours)

Decompile APK using jadx
Static analysis using MobSF
Identify exported components
Test insecure local storage
Analyze WebView vulnerabilities
Understand certificate pinning concepts
Perform dynamic testing using adb

Module 6: API Security Testing (5–6 Hours)

Test REST APIs using Postman and Burp Suite
Exploit BOLA
Identify improper authentication
Test rate limiting weaknesses
Analyze JWT vulnerabilities

Module 7: Vulnerability Assessment & Automated Scanning (5–6 Hours)

Run Nessus and Nuclei scans
Interpret scan reports
Validate false positives
Understand CVE and CVSS scoring

Module 8: Reporting & Professional Pentesting Workflow (4–5 Hours)

Prepare pentest reports
Write vulnerability descriptions
Assign risk ratings
Communicate findings professionally

Module 9: Career & Interview Preparation (3–4 Hours)

Practice interview questions
Perform mock vulnerability explanations
Understand certification pathways (CEH, OSCP, PNPT, CRTP)
Build resume-ready lab projects

Outcomes

Solid Foundations: Gain a deep understanding of networking, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and the fundamentals of penetration testing.
Hands‑On Pentesting Skills: Learn to identify open ports, analyze packet flows, and simulate reconnaissance using industry‑standard tools like Nmap and Wireshark.
Web Security Expertise: Master real‑world web application vulnerabilities including SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, IDOR, and Command Injection, with exploitation and remediation strategies.
Traffic Manipulation Proficiency: Intercept, analyze, and modify HTTP requests using Burp Suite, testing authentication, authorization, and session handling.
Reconnaissance & Attack Surface Mapping: Perform subdomain enumeration, directory discovery, and technology fingerprinting to map attack surfaces effectively.
Mobile Security Skills: Conduct Android app penetration testing — decompile APKs, perform static/dynamic analysis, and test for insecure storage and WebView vulnerabilities.
API Security Testing: Identify and exploit API flaws such as BOLA, JWT weaknesses, improper authentication, and rate‑limiting issues.
Automated Vulnerability Assessment: Use tools like Nessus, Nuclei, and SQLmap to run scans, validate findings, and interpret CVE/CVSS scores.
Professional Workflow: Learn to prepare detailed pentest reports, assign risk ratings, and communicate findings in a professional manner.
Real‑World Simulation: Work in a fully practical environment with live demonstrations, attack simulations, and lab exercises that mirror real corporate scenarios.
Tool Mastery: Gain proficiency in industry‑leading tools such as Burp Suite Pro, Amass, Subfinder, Dirsearch, MobSF, Postman, and adb.
Problem‑Solving Confidence: Develop the ability to identify, exploit, and remediate vulnerabilities across web, mobile, and API environments.
Career Readiness: Build resume‑ready lab projects that showcase practical expertise in penetration testing.
Interview Preparation: Practice mock interviews, vulnerability explanations, and scenario‑based problem solving to crack cybersecurity roles.
Certification Pathways: Get guidance on certifications like CEH, OSCP, PNPT, and CRTP, aligning your skills with global standards.
Professional Growth: Strengthen communication, documentation, and client‑facing skills essential for cybersecurity consulting.
Industry Alignment: Learn workflows and methodologies used by professional penetration testers in MNCs and security firms.
Confidence to Lead: Be prepared to take on roles in security testing, vulnerability assessment, and red teaming with confidence.
Job‑Ready Expertise: Graduate with the ability to perform end‑to‑end penetration tests and communicate results effectively to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.