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Cybersecurity Foundations
Introduction to Cybersecurity & Digital Protection
Target Audience – High School Students (Grades 9–12) and beginners who want to develop a strong foundation in computers, networking, cybersecurity concepts, digital safety, and basic security practices. No prior cybersecurity experience is required.
Program Pathway – Cybersecurity Foundations
Total Duration – 72 Hours
Delivery – Cohort-Based + Instructor-Led + Hands-On Labs
Program Goal
The Cybersecurity Foundations program introduces students to the fundamentals of
cybersecurity, computer systems, networking, programming concepts, cyber threats, security controls, and digital protection. Students develop foundational technical and security skills through instructor-led lessons, practical activities, guided labs, cybersecurity scenarios, assessments, and a final Cyber Safety Capstone.
The program is designed to establish the knowledge required to progress into the
Cybersecurity Practitioner pathway.
Hands-On Learning
Students learn through instructor-led lessons, cybersecurity demonstrations, computer-system activities, networking exercises, Python programming activities, security scenarios, guided labs, threat-analysis exercises, assessments, mini-projects, and a final Cyber Safety Capstone project. Students are gradually introduced to cybersecurity concepts rather than being expected to have prior technical knowledge.
What Students Build
Students develop practical experience with:
● Cybersecurity fundamentals
● Digital security and privacy
● Password and identity protection
● Phishing and social-engineering awareness
● Computer systems and operating systems
● Windows and Linux fundamentals
● Files, permissions and users
● System processes and logs
● Networking fundamentals
● IP addressing and subnetting
● Network protocols
● DNS and DHCP
● Network troubleshooting
● Basic network security
● Python programming
● Security scripting
● Log analysis
● Basic security automation
● Cybersecurity risk assessment
● Security controls
● Incident-response fundamentals
● Cyber safety planning
● Final cybersecurity assessment
Recommended Lab Requirements
Each student should ideally have:
● Windows or Mac desktop/laptop
● 8 GB RAM minimum
● 16 GB RAM recommended
● 10 GB+ free storage
Windows or Mac systems are recommended.
Students may use Linux through a virtual machine or cloud-based environment for selected
cybersecurity labs.
A dedicated GPU is not required for this program.
Virtual machines and cloud-based environments may be used for selected Linux, networking, programming, and cybersecurity exercises.
Next Step
Students who complete Cybersecurity Foundations will have a strong understanding of
computers, operating systems, networking, programming fundamentals, cyber threats, security controls, and digital protection.
Students can progress to the next pathway:
Cybersecurity Practitioner
The next level can introduce students to more advanced areas such as network security,
vulnerability assessment, ethical hacking fundamentals, security monitoring, incident response, cloud security, identity and access management, and security operations.
| Program Structure | ||
| Module | Topic | Hours |
| Module 1 | Digital World & Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 14 |
| Module 2 | Computer Systems & Operating Systems | 16 |
| Module 3 | Networking Fundamentals | 16 |
| Module 4 | Programming Foundations for Cybersecurity | 14 |
| Module 5 | Cyber Safety Capstone & Security Fundamentals | 12 |
| Total | 72Hours | |
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 72 Hours
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- Module 1 – Digital World & Cybersecurity Fundamenta0 Items✅ Topics :- Digital World Fundamentals, Introduction to Cybersecurity, Importance of Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Domains, Information Security Fundamentals, Confidentiality, Integrity & Availability, Authentication & Authorization, Digital Identity, Password Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Social Engineering, Phishing, Malware Fundamentals, Viruses & Worms, Trojans, Ransomware, Spyware, Common Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity Threat Actors, Insider , Threats, Cybersecurity Risk Fundamentals, Personal Data Protection, Privacy Fundamentals, Safe Internet Practices, Cyber Ethics, Responsible Digital Behavior.
- Module 2 – Computer Systems & Operating Systems0 Items✅ Topics :- Computer Hardware Fundamentals, CPU, Memory & Storage, Input & Output Devices, System Components, Software Fundamentals, Operating Systems, Windows Fundamentals, Linux Fundamentals, macOS Fundamentals, Files & Directories, File Permissions, Users & Groups, Processes, Services, Applications, System Resources, System Configuration, Software Updates, Security Updates, Antivirus & Endpoint Protection, Firewalls, Secure System Configuration, User Account Security, Access Control Fundamentals, System Logs, Backup Fundamentals, Data Protection, Secure Computing Practices.
- Module 3 – Networking Fundamentals0 Items✅ Topics :-Networking Fundamentals, Network Types, LAN, WAN & Internet, Network Devices, Switches, Routers, Wireless Access Points, Network Topologies, OSI Model Fundamentals, TCP/IP Model, IP Addresses, IPv4 Fundamentals, IPv6 Introduction, MAC Addresses, Ports & Protocols, TCP & UDP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP & HTTPS, SSH, FTP & SFTP, Network Address Translation, Subnetting Fundamentals, Default Gateway, Routing Fundamentals, Wireless Networking, Wi-Fi Security, Network Security Fundamentals, Firewalls, Network Segmentation, VPN Fundamentals, Network Monitoring Fundamentals.
- Module 4 – Programming Foundations for Cybersecurity0 Items✅ Topics :- Introduction to Programming, Programming Logic, Algorithms, Variables, Data Types, Operators, Conditional Statements, Loops, Functions, Lists & Dictionaries, Strings, User Input, File Handling, Error Handling, Basic Python Programming, Python for Cybersecurity, Data Processing, Text Processing, Pattern Matching Fundamentals, Regular Expressions Introduction, Basic Automation, Working with Logs, Security Data Analysis, Simple Security Scripts, Ethical Programming Practices.
- Module 5 – Cyber Safety Capstone & Security Fundamentals0 Items✅ Topics :- Cybersecurity Risk Identification, Threat Identification, Vulnerability Fundamentals, Security Controls, Authentication & Access Control, Endpoint Security, Network Security Fundamentals, Data Protection, Password & Identity Security, Phishing Awareness, Social Engineering Awareness, Security Policies, Incident Identification, Incident Response Fundamentals, Security Monitoring Fundamentals, Backup & Recovery, Cybersecurity Best Practices, Security Documentation, Security Awareness, Cyber Ethics, Capstone Planning, Security Assessment, Final Presentation.
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