This unit lays the groundwork for your cybersecurity journey, covering essential operating system (OS) concepts (Windows and Linux), networking fundamentals, and an overview of cryptography and wireless security.

Tools & Technologies

• Windows

• Linux

Key Concepts

• Operating system essentials

• Network topologies

• TCP/IP model

• Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)​

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) components

Understand core enterprise security. This unit covers fundamental security concepts, network defense mechanisms, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), an overview of Zero Trust Network, and Identity and Access Management (IAM).

Tools & Technologies

• Splunk

• Tor Browser

• Windows Server

Key Concepts

• Key security concepts

• Network defense mechanisms

• SOAR and SIEM tools

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Learn web application security essentials. This unit explains core concepts like encryption, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), OWASP Top 10 threats, and integrating security into development through threat modeling.

Tools & Technologies

• OWASP Threat Dragon

Key Concepts

• Core principles of web application security

• Secure coding practices

• Security measures in the software development life cycle

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

• OWASP Top 10 threats

Gain hands-on experience identifying web application weaknesses. This unit explores common application vulnerabilities, along with techniques and tools used to find system vulnerabilities.

Tools & Technologies

• Metasploit

Key Concepts

• Application vulnerabilities

• Security implications

• Security measures for minimizing vulnerabilities

• Attack vectors and methods

• Vulnerability identification concepts

Learn techniques to combat modern malware threats. This unit introduces various types of malware, with a specific focus on ransomware, and covers malware analysis tools and techniques, digital forensics, and malware protection.

Tools & Technologies

• 7-zip

• Cmder

• FTK Imager

• HxD Hex Editor

• njRAT

• Noriben

• PeStudio

• RanSim

Key Concepts

• Malware identification and analysis

• Ransomware understanding and mitigation

• Digital forensics

• Cyber threat intelligence

This unit covers ethical hacking foundations, the Cyber Kill Chain methodology, and essential reconnaissance and footprinting techniques for gathering target systems information.

Tools & Technologies

• Hping3

• NMap

• Scapy

• Whois Lookup

• Wireshark

Key Concepts

• Cyber Kill Chain methodology

• Reconnaissance and footprinting techniques

• Scanning and enumeration

Develop the skills to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in systems and networks. This unit covers vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, security scanning, social engineering, denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, and cloud and container security.

Tools & Technologies

• Attify

• AWS Console

• Bee-Box

• Binwalk

• Crunch

• LOPHTCRACK

• Metasploit

• Nessus

• NMap

• Shodan

• Spiderfoot

Key Concepts

• Penetration testing

• Security scanning

• Social engineering

• Denial-of-service attacks

• Cloud and container security

Explore the core concepts of Generative AI. This unit provides a fundamental understanding of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), focusing on prompt engineering and fine-tuning.

Tools & Technologies

• ChatGPT

Key Concepts

• Generative AI fundamentals

• Large Language Models (LLMs)

• Prompt engineering

• Fine-tuning

Understand how AI and Generative AI are transforming cybersecurity. This unit explores the applications of GenAI in threat analysis, incident response, forensics, penetration testing, and defense, addressing the ethical implications of using GenAI in cybersecurity.

Tools & Technologies

• ChatGPT

Key Concepts

• Cybersecurity Analytics Using GenAI

• Risks and Vulnerabilities of GenAI in Cybersecurity

• Incident Response and Cyber Playbooks with GenAI

• Cybersecurity Triage Process with GenAI

• Vulnerability Management with GenAI

• Defensive Techniques Using GenAI

• Penetration Testing Using GenAI

• Forensics Analysis with GenAI

• Threat Detection Using GenAI in SIEM

• GenAI-Driven SOAR

• Ethical Implications of Generative AI in Cybersecurity

You'll create a comprehensive cybersecurity solution or analysis, applying the knowledge gained throughout the bootcamp, to a real-world cybersecurity scenario, putting your skills to the test.

This optional elective unit will prepare you with essential knowledge and skills to take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. The elective focuses on core security principles, risk management, incident response, cryptography, identity and access management, and securing networks, systems, and applications.

The CompTIA Security+ certification is a globally recognized credential that validates your foundational knowledge and skills in cybersecurity. The certification demonstrates competency in core concepts required for career advancement in cybersecurity.

By earning your CompTIA Security+ certification, you’ll validate your proficiency in essential cybersecurity skills and demonstrate your job readiness to potential employers.

Eligible students can receive a voucher for one CompTIA Security+ exam attempt at no additional cost.