Day 1:
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Overview of cybersecurity principles and terminology.
Introduction to threat landscapes and attacker methodologies.
Key components of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Understanding vulnerabilities through the lens of the OWASP Top Ten.
Day 2:
Incident Detection and Response
Techniques for monitoring and detecting cyber incidents.
Steps involved in developing an incident response plan.
Role of forensic analysis in post-incident investigations.
Best practices for documenting and reporting incidents.
Day 3:
Crisis Communication and Leadership
Principles of effective crisis communication.
Crafting messages for diverse audiences during a cyberattack.
Building cross-functional teams for crisis management.
Case studies of successful and failed crisis responses.
Day 4:
Business Continuity and Compliance
Aligning cybersecurity with business continuity planning.
Ensuring compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations.
Conducting regular audits and gap analyses.
Leveraging third-party vendors securely without compromising data integrity.
Day 5:
Advanced Topics and Practical Applications
Ethical hacking and penetration testing methodologies.
Emerging trends in artificial intelligence and machine learning for cybersecurity.
Simulated exercises: Responding to a simulated ransomware attack.
Developing a personal action plan for implementing course learnings.
