Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking (Job-Ready Program)

Duration:

6 Months (24 Weeks)

• 5 Days/Week (2–3 Hours Daily)

• Total: 300+ Learning Hours

Learning Objectives (ISO-Style Outcomes)

By the end of this program, learners will be able to:

• Understand cybersecurity principles and threat landscapes

• Perform ethical hacking and penetration testing

• Secure networks, systems, and applications

• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in a controlled environment

• Implement security best practices and policies

• Use industry-standard security tools

• Respond to and mitigate cyber threats

3. Target Audience

• Beginners interested in cybersecurity

• IT students and graduates

• Network administrators

• Developers seeking security knowledge

• Anyone pursuing a career in ethical hacking

4. Program Structure (24 Weeks)

🔹 Phase 1: Cybersecurity Foundations (Weeks 1–3)

Modules:

• Introduction to Cyber Security

• Types of cyber threats & attacks

• CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)

• Basic networking concepts

• Introduction to Linux

Outcome:

Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals

🔹 Phase 2: Networking & System Security (Weeks 4–6)

Modules:

• TCP/IP, ports & protocols

• Network devices & architecture

• Firewalls and IDS/IPS

• System vulnerabilities

• Windows & Linux security basics

Project:

• Secure a basic network environment

Outcome:

Ability to understand and secure networks

🔹 Phase 3: Ethical Hacking Fundamentals (Weeks 7–10)

Modules:

• Ethical hacking concepts & methodologies

• Footprinting & reconnaissance

• Scanning networks

• Enumeration techniques

Tools:

• Nmap

• Wireshark

Project:

• Network scanning & vulnerability assessment

Outcome:

Perform initial stages of ethical hacking

🔹 Phase 4: Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (Weeks 11–14)

Modules:

• Vulnerability scanning tools

• Exploitation basics

• Web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)

• SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF

Tools:

• Metasploit

• Burp Suite

Project:

• Web application penetration test

Outcome:

Identify and exploit vulnerabilities ethically

🔹 Phase 5: Advanced Ethical Hacking (Weeks 15–18)

Modules:

• Password cracking techniques

• Wireless network hacking

• Social engineering

• Malware basics

Project:

• Simulated attack scenario

Outcome:

Understand advanced attack techniques

🔹 Phase 6: Security Defense & Incident Response (Weeks 19–21)

Modules:

• Security policies and best practices

• Incident response process

• Log analysis & monitoring

• Risk management

Outcome:

Defend systems and respond to attacks

🔹 Phase 7: Tools, Labs & Real-World Simulation (Weeks 22–23)

Activities:

• Hands-on labs

• Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges

• Real-world hacking simulations

Outcome:

Practical, job-ready experience

🔹 Phase 8: Final Project & Career Preparation (Week 24)

Final Capstone Project:

• Full security assessment of a system or application

Career Modules:

• CV & LinkedIn optimization

• Interview preparation

• Freelancing & bug bounty platforms

5. Teaching Methodology (ISO-Aligned)

• Hands-on practical labs

• Real-world simulations

• Instructor-led training

• Continuous assessment

• Case studies

• Ethical hacking environments

6. Assessment & Evaluation

7. Certification

Professional Certificate in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking
Issued by Firstborn Technologies

8. Tools & Technologies

• Kali Linux

• Nmap

• Wireshark

• Metasploit

• Burp Suite

• OWASP Tools

9. Career Opportunities

Graduates can work as:

• Cyber Security Analyst

• Ethical Hacker

• Penetration Tester

• Security Consultant

• Network Security Engineer

10. Unique Value Proposition

✔ Hands-on hacking labs
✔ Real-world simulations
✔ Industry tools
✔ Job-ready skills
✔ Practical cybersecurity training