Day 1
Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Common Threats

Module 1: Understanding Cybersecurity Basics

What is cybersecurity and why is it important?
CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability).
Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
Cybersecurity in IT Infrastructure (Endpoints, Networks, Applications, Cloud, IoT)

Activity 1: Hands-on Labs & Exercises

Activity 2: Hands-on Labs & Exercises

Module 2: Identifying Common Security Threats

Types of Cyber Threats (Malware, Phishing, Ransomware, DDoS, SQL Injection)
Social Engineering Attacks
Attack Lifecycle (Reconnaissance, Exploitation, Privilege Escalation, Exfiltration)

Activity 3: Hands-on Labs & Exercise

Activity 4: Hands-on Labs & Exercise

Module 3: Web Application Security (OWASP Top 10)

Activity 5: Hands-on Labs & Exercise

Activity 6: Hands-on Labs & Exercise

Module 4: Attack Simulations & Cyber Range Exercises
Activity 7: Hands-on Labs & Exercise

Activity 8: Capture The Flag (CTF) Challenge

Day 2
Security Controls and Awareness

Module 5: Implementing Security Controls

Activity 9: Hands-on Labs & Exercise

Module 6: Security Awareness & Best Practices

Activity 10: Hands-on Labs & Exercise

Module 7: Cyber Defence Strategies

Activity 11: Hands-on Labs & Exercise

Module 8: Final Red Team vs. Blue Team Challenge

Red Team: Simulate a cyber-attack (phishing, network scanning, privilege escalation).
Blue Team: Detect and mitigate attacks

CTDS-YN: Cybersecurity Threats, Defences and Security Best Practices