01
Comprehensive Cyber Defense & Offense
Topics: Defensive strategies, red team vs blue team, threat modelling, incident response.
Learning focus / tools: Firewalls, SIEM tools, security monitoring.
Covered LOs: LO1, LO8
Career skills / roles: SOC Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst.
02
Metasploitable on Kali Linux
Topics: Setting up labs on VirtualBox, exploiting vulnerabilities, practice in a sandboxed environment.
Learning focus / tools: Kali Linux, VirtualBox, Metasploit.
Covered LOs: LO2, LO3
Career skills / roles: Ethical Hacker, Penetration Tester.
03
Cybersecurity Tools & Techniques
Topics: Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, John the Ripper / Hashcat, Snort / Suricata, Aircrack-ng.
Learning focus / tools: Hands-on labs with real-world simulations.
Covered LOs: LO2, LO3
Career skills / roles: SOC Analyst, Ethical Hacker, Network Security Engineer.
04
Secure Programming
Topics: Secure coding in Python and Java, static and dynamic code analysis.
Learning focus / tools: SonarQube, Bandit, Fortify.
Covered LOs: LO4, LO8
Career skills / roles: Secure Software Developer, Application Security Engineer.
05
Hacking & Exploitation Techniques
Topics: Vulnerability assessment, ethical hacking, penetration testing, exploitation, red vs blue team exercises.
Learning focus / tools: Metasploit, Burp Suite, lab environments.
Covered LOs: LO1, LO2, LO8
Career skills / roles: Ethical Hacker, Pen Tester, SOC Engineer.
06
Applied Cryptography
Topics: Encryption algorithms, hashing, key management, digital signatures.
Learning focus / tools: OpenSSL, cryptography libraries, hands-on exercises.
Covered LOs: LO5, LO4
Career skills / roles: Security Analyst, Application Security Engineer.
07
Research Focus in Advanced Cybersecurity
Topics: Malware analysis, digital forensics, AI security, IoT security, blockchain-based security.
Learning focus / tools: Sandboxed malware labs, AI/ML tools, IoT simulators.
Covered LOs: LO6, LO7
Career skills / roles: Security Researcher, Forensics Analyst.
08
R&D Projects & Career Readiness
Topics: Capstone projects, innovation in security solutions, professional skills development.
Learning focus / tools: Project management tools, collaboration platforms, presentation of findings.
Covered LOs: LO7, LO8
Career skills / roles: Cybersecurity Researcher, Security Consultant, industry-ready professional.