Cybersecurity with Cybers A Practical Approach #259009

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

1. Apply the Cybers framework to assess and improve organizational security posture.

2. Identify and mitigate common vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and applications.

3. Implement defensive measures using tools like firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.

4. Respond to security incidents with structured containment and eradication strategies.

5. Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies aligned with industry best practices.

6. Use automation and scripting to streamline security operations.

This course is ideal for:

• IT professionals seeking hands-on cybersecurity skills.

• System and network administrators responsible for security.

• Security analysts and SOC team members.

• DevOps engineers integrating security into workflows.

• Compliance and risk management officers.

• Students and career-changers entering the cybersecurity field.

• 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: Foundations of Cybersecurity with Cybers

• Module 1: Introduction to the Cybers Framework: Principles and Workflow

• Module 2: Threat Landscape Overview: Attack Vectors, Threat Actors, and Motivations

• Module 3: Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management

• Hands-On Lab: Setting Up a Lab Environment and Conducting a Basic Risk Assessment

• Case Study: Analyzing a Real-World Breach Using the Cybers Approach

Day 2: Network and System Defense

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

• Module 5: Implementing Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs

• Module 6: Endpoint Security: Antivirus, EDR, and Hardening Techniques

• Hands-On Lab: Configuring Firewall Rules and Deploying Endpoint Protection

• Workshop: Simulated Attack and Defense Exercise

Day 3: Application and Cloud Security

• Module 7: Securing Web Applications: OWASP Top 10 and Mitigation Strategies

• Module 8: Cloud Security Best Practices for AWS and Azure

• Module 9: DevSecOps: Integrating Security into CI/CD Pipelines

• Hands-On Lab: Identifying and Patching Vulnerabilities in a Web App

• Group Exercise: Securing a Cloud Deployment

Day 4: Incident Response and Automation

• Module 10: Incident Response with Cybers: Detection, Analysis, and Containment

• Module 11: Digital Forensics: Evidence Collection and Analysis

• Module 12: Automation with Scripting: Python and PowerShell for Security Tasks

• Hands-On Lab: Responding to a Ransomware Attack and Automating Remediation

• Simulation: Full Incident Response Drill

Day 5: Policy, Compliance, and Capstone Project

• Module 13: Cybersecurity Policies and Governance: NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR

• Module 14: Security Awareness and Training for Employees

• Module 15: Developing a Cybersecurity Roadmap with Cybers

• Capstone Project: Designing and Implementing a Security Solution for a Fictional Organization

• Course Wrap-Up: Certifications, Career Guidance, and Q&A