Cyber Strong Your Security Blueprint #259003

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Analyze emerging cyber threats and adapt defenses to evolving attack vectors.

2. Design and implement a layered security architecture using industry-standard frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).

3. Conduct risk assessments and prioritize mitigations based on impact and likelihood.

4. Deploy and manage security tools for networks, endpoints, cloud, and data protection.

5. Lead incident response efforts to contain, eradicate, and recover from breaches.

6. Develop and enforce security policies that promote a culture of cyber resilience.

This course is ideal for:

• IT and Cybersecurity Professionals (Analysts, Administrators, Engineers)

• Risk and Compliance Officers

• System and Network Architects

• IT Managers and Aspiring CISOs

• DevSecOps Practitioners

• Anyone responsible for organizational security

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Each participant receives a binder containing a copy of the presentation
• slides and handouts
• Post-assessment

Day 1: Building the Foundation – Threats and Frameworks

• Module 1: The Modern Cyber Threat Landscape (APTs, Ransomware, Insider Threats)

• Module 2: Core Security Principles: CIA Triad, Zero Trust, and Defense-in-Depth

• Module 3: Industry Frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls

• Hands-On Lab: Risk Identification and Assessment Workshop

• Case Study: Dissecting a Major Data Breach

Day 2: Network and Infrastructure Security

• Module 4: Secure Network Design: Segmentation, VLANs, and NAC

• Module 5: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN Configuration

• Module 6: Wireless and IoT Security Best Practices

• Hands-On Lab: Configuring Firewall Rules and Intrusion Detection

• Group Exercise: Designing a Secure Network Architecture

Day 3: Endpoint, Cloud, and Data Protection

• Module 7: Endpoint Security: EDR, Anti-Malware, and Hardening

• Module 8: Cloud Security (AWS/Azure): IAM, Encryption, and CASB

• Module 9: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Encryption Strategies

• Hands-On Lab: Securing a Cloud Environment and Implementing DLP

• Workshop: Responding to a Simulated Endpoint Compromise

Day 4: Incident Response and Recovery

• Module 10: Incident Response Lifecycle: Preparation, Detection, and Containment

• Module 11: Digital Forensics: Evidence Collection and Analysis

• Module 12: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning

• Simulation Exercise: Tabletop Incident Response Drill

• Lab: Forensic Analysis of a Breach Scenario

Day 5: Governance and Future-Proofing

• Module 13: Security Policies, Awareness Training, and Compliance (GDPR, HIPAA)

• Module 14: Emerging Trends: AI in Security, Quantum Risks, and Supply Chain Threats

• Module 15: Creating Your Security Blueprint: Strategy and Roadmap Development

• Capstone Project: Building a Customized Security Blueprint

• Course Wrap-Up: Certification and Action Planning