SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS

This is the introductory course to the EDIH’s Cybersecurity Skills and Advanced Digital Skills Training Programme, which aims to build user’s capacity to identify, respond to and investigate contemporary types of cyber threat. Beyond completion, the student is able to advance towards the other L&D service offerings, which shall teach him to assess and report systems’ vulnerabilities; use offensive penetration testing to proactively detect weaknesses in systems’ security; and bridge AI and HPC for business needs. 

     - Cybersecurity Introduction;
     - Network Fundamentals;
     - Web Fundamentals;
     - Linux Fundamentals.

The Security Fundamentals course is a security awareness training designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the key concepts and principles of information security. The course covers a range of topics, including the basics of security management, common security threats and vulnerabilities, and best practices for protecting against these threats. The training ideally incorporates 16 hours (2 days) seminar for 8 attendees with the following agenda:

• Introduction to information security: This module provides an overview of the field of information security, including the types of security threats that organizations face, the importance of security in the digital age, and the role of security professionals in protecting against these threats.


• Security management principles: This module covers the key principles of security management, including the need for a comprehensive security plan, the importance of identifying and managing security risks, and the role of security policies and procedures in protecting against threats.


• Common security threats and vulnerabilities: This module discusses some of the most common security threats and vulnerabilities that organizations face, including malware, ransomware, phishing, and other forms of cyber-attack. Students learn how to recognize these threats and take steps to protect against them.


• Best practices for security: This module provides students with a set of best practices for security, including the use of security tools and technologies, the importance of employee training and awareness, and the role of regular security audits and assessments in maintaining a secure environment.


• Network, Web, and Linux Fundamentals: This syllabus point covers the basics of computer networking, including topics like network architecture, protocols, and network security; the basics of web development, including technologies and languages used to create dynamic, interactive websites; as well as the basics of the Linux operating system, including topics like command-line interface (CLI) basics, file system navigation, and shell scripting.