Best Cybersecurity training in Chennai

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

Objective: Understand the basics and importance of cybersecurity.

• What is cybersecurity?

• History and evolution of cyber threats

• Types of cyberattacks

• Key cybersecurity goals: CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)

• Security terminologies (threat, vulnerability, risk, exploit)

• Real-world examples of cyber incidents

Module 2: Networking Basics for Security

Objective: Learn essential networking concepts relevant to cybersecurity.

• OSI & TCP/IP models

• IP addressing and subnets

• Common protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, FTP, SSH)

• Ports and services

• Network devices (firewalls, routers, IDS/IPS)

Module 3: Types of Cyber Threats & Attacks

Objective: Understand various threat types and attack vectors.

• Malware (viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware)

• Phishing and social engineering

• Denial-of-Service (DoS & DDoS)

• Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks

• Brute force and password attacks

• Insider threats

Module 4: System & Endpoint Security

Objective: Protect endpoints and systems from threats.

• Antivirus and anti-malware tools

• Patching and updates

• Host-based firewalls

• USB and peripheral controls

• Secure configuration and hardening

Module 5: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Objective: Control access to systems and data securely.

• Authentication vs Authorization

• Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

• Role-based access control (RBAC)

• Least privilege principle

• Single Sign-On (SSO)

• Identity providers (IdP)

Module 6: Data Security & Encryption

Objective: Learn how to secure data in transit and at rest.

• Encryption basics (symmetric, asymmetric)

• Hashing (SHA, MD5)

• SSL/TLS

• Disk encryption

• Data classification and data loss prevention (DLP)

Module 7: Secure Web & Application Security

Objective: Understand common web vulnerabilities.

• OWASP Top 10 overview

  • SQL Injection

  • XSS

  • CSRF

  • Insecure deserialization

  • Broken authentication

• Secure coding principles

• Input validation and sanitization

• Using security headers

Module 8: Security Monitoring & Incident Response

Objective: Detect and respond to cyber incidents.

• Logs and monitoring

• SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK, etc.)

• Indicators of compromise (IOCs)

• Incident response lifecycle (Preparation, Detection, Containment, Recovery)

• Creating incident response playbooks

Module 9: Cloud Security Basics

Objective: Secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP basics).

• Shared responsibility model

• IAM in cloud platforms

• Secure storage (S3 buckets, etc.)

• Network security groups and firewalls

• Cloud compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)

Module 10: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

Objective: Learn policy, legal, and compliance frameworks.

• Security policies and standards

• Risk management lifecycle

• Key frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001, CIS

• Data privacy laws: GDPR, CCPA

• Security audits and assessments

Module 11: Hands-on Labs & Tools

Objective: Use basic tools and perform common tasks.

• Wireshark – network analysis

• nmap – port scanning

• Metasploit – exploitation basics

• OWASP ZAP / Burp Suite – web app testing

• TryHackMe / Hack The Box introduction

• Password cracking with John the Ripper or Hashcat

Module 12: Career Path & Certifications

Objective: Guide learners toward industry certifications and roles.

• Cybersecurity job roles: SOC Analyst, Penetration Tester, GRC Analyst, etc.

• Popular certifications:

  • CompTIA Security+

  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

  • CISSP

  • CISM / CISA

• Resume & portfolio tips

• Ethical hacking vs cybercrime laws

Optional Mini Projects / Capstone Ideas

• Simulate a phishing email and create a mitigation plan

• Set up a secure login system with 2FA

• Analyze a PCAP file for signs of attack

• Perform vulnerability scanning on a test app