Cybersecurity Foundations: From Zero to Pro - Bootcamp

Name: Cybersecurity Foundations: From Zero to Pro - Bootcamp
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Created byHailie Shaw

Last updated 8/2023

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What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals of how computers function, including numbers, bits, hardware, and memory.
Gain knowledge of operating systems, including a high-level overview, the boot-up process, and the differences between Windows and Linux.
Develop an understanding of networking concepts, including network organization, devices, IP addresses, and protocols.
Learn about the Windows and Unix operating systems, including users, logging, processes, file systems, and commands.
Acquire knowledge of network security concepts, including router and switch configurations, terminology, and subnetting.
Develop skills in analyzing network traffic through PCAP files, including header analysis, Wireshark usage, and identifying attacks.
Understand the basics of vulnerability assessment and management, including the methodology and terminology used by blue teams.
Gain an appreciation of encryption and public key infrastructure (PKI), as well as the security measures required to ensure network security.

Course content

8 sections • 31 lectures • 11h 44m total length

Module 1.1 Numbers30:03
Explore how computers read numbers by mastering binary, bits, nibble, and bytes, and convert between binary, decimal, and hexadecimal 0x notation for memory concepts.
Module 1.2: Converting Bits13:22
Learn how computers store information by converting bits with ascii and unicode, encode characters, and render images as rgb pixels, while exploring resolution and file formats.
Module 1.3: Hardware and Memory40:54
Explore the CPU and memory hierarchy, including stack and heap, buffer and stack overflows, input validation, and storage concepts like SSD, HDD, and RAID.

Module 2.1: High Level Overview of OS11:04
Explore the high level overview of operating systems, including graphical user interface and command line, the kernel, management functions, client-server concepts, and the CIA triad with hashing concepts.
Module 2.2: The Boot Up Process7:12
Explore the legacy BIOS boot process, from CPU wake to loading the kernel via the boot sector and MBR on sector zero, then contrast with EFI and GPT boot loaders.
Module 2.3: The Windows Operating System19:08
Navigate Windows operating system concepts, including built-in, local (SAM), and domain accounts with Active Directory, drive letters, folders, permissions, command line tools, and Event Viewer logs.
Module 2.4: The Linux Operating System38:59
Explore the Unix and Linux family, including Ubuntu, FreeBSD, Kali, and Mac OS, and learn shell concepts, the root user, and basic Linux commands.

Module 3.1: Network Organization28:47
Explore network organization across LAN, WAN, and MAN, and review basic topologies such as mesh, ring, and hybrid, plus cable types coax, twisted pair, and fiber.
Module 3.2: Devices and IPs35:25
Explore the OSI and TCP/IP models, data flow from bits to applications, and how MAC and IP addresses, ARP, and network devices enable routing and troubleshooting.
Module 3.3: Network Protocols44:54
Explore network protocols across OSI layers, including routers, IP, NAT, ICMP, TCP/UDP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, IMAP/POP3, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SSH, LDAP, and their associated ports and handshakes.
Module 3.4: Network Concepts23:27
Master nat and pat concepts, vlan, vpn basics, social engineering, and cloud models IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, while noting malware types and attacks like phishing and DoS.

Module 4.1: Users, Logging, and the Registry22:52
Explore windows users, logging, and the registry; compare workgroups and domains, and cover sam, kerberos, ldap, and active directory, plus powershell basics and event viewer id 4624/4625.
Module 4.2: Windows Processes and Logon Activity16:17
Learn common windows processes like csrss.exe and lsass.exe, the local logon sequence, and how kerberos replaces lm/ntlm for domain authentication.
Module 4.3: Windows File System15:03
Explore how Windows file systems work, from fat32 and extended fat to ntfs, covering the master file table, mft components, and the master boot record and volume boot record.
Module 4.4: Windows Protocols12:11
Understand windows protocols and commands, including netbios and netbios over tcp/ip, smb/cifs file sharing, ports 137–139, 445, and 3389, and essential commands like ipconfig, nslookup, and netstat.
Module 4.5: Active Directory and Commands38:08
Gain a high-level view of Active Directory, LDAP, and the domain hierarchy—domains, trees, and forests. Learn Kerberos-based authentication, domain controllers, GPOs, and Azure cloud implications.

Module 5.1: Unix Operating System17:11
Master the Linux command line and shell concepts, understand user mode and kernel mode, the Linux boot process, and essential commands for navigation, file management, and remote access.
Module 5.2: PIDs, Variables, and File System16:39
Learn to interpret process IDs and parent relationships, manage processes with ps, kill -9 and pkill, and master Linux variables and the file system, including inodes and links.
Module 5.3: Miscellaneous11:18
Explore Linux web hosting with Apache, compare Windows IIS, master package managers RPM, YUM, and APT, learn patching, iptables firewall rules, and syslog logging for secure systems.

Module 6.1: Routers and Switches, Again19:48
Explore routers and switches within the Cisco hierarchical model, learning MAC address tables, spanning tree protocol, routing tables, and the basics of static and dynamic routing with OSPF and BGP.
Module 6.2: Terminology10:48
Master core terminology and protocols, including network time protocol (NTP) for clock synchronization, ICMP types and codes, proxy servers, and unicast, multicast, and broadcast concepts, plus default gateway basics.
Module 6.3: Security12:09
Explore common network attacks like tcp syn, smurf, and fraggle, and learn how to mitigate them with firewalls, ipsec, tls, and layered defense in depth.
Module 6.4: How to Subnet36:22
Master subnetting by applying CIDR notation and subnet masks, understand the network and host portions of IP addresses, and practice calculating the network address, first usable IP, and broadcast address.

Module 7.1: Quick Review9:32
Explore protocol analysis through packet captures with pcap, using Wireshark to inspect headers from Ethernet to IP and TCP/UDP/ICMP, and review OSI-layer encapsulation with bits, bytes, hex, and ASCII conventions.
Module 7.2: Header Analysis45:17
Explore header analysis from ethernet frames to IP version six, including MAC addresses, ethernet type, ARP, ICMP, and TCP/UDP headers, with hands-on guidance using Wireshark.
Module 7.3: Wireshark Header Analysis9:56
Analyze ethernet, arp, ip4 and ip6, icmp, tcp, and udp headers in wireshark, identifying mac addresses, ports, sequence numbers, flags, checksums, and payload data.
Module 7.4: Attacks in PCAP11:47
Explore pcap insights into syn spoofing denial-of-service, smurf and fraggle icmp/udp floods, arp/arp scanning, ack push floods, and port scanning techniques.

Module 8.1: Vulnerability Management18:13
Explore vulnerability management fundamentals, including the MITRE attack framework, CVEs, and CVSS scoring. Learn the vulnerability lifecycle from discovery to remediation and verification, and distinguish threat, vulnerability, and risk.
Module 8.2: Methodology and Terminology18:17
Explores malware types, defense-in-depth, and OSI-layer attacks, then applies incident response frameworks (SANS, NIST NEST) to detect, contain, eradicate, and recover from threats.
Module 8.3: Network, Encryption, and PKI30:07
Explore network scanning with Nmap, OS fingerprinting, and banner grabbing to map devices and assess vulnerabilities. Understand encryption and PKI, including symmetric and asymmetric methods, keys, non-repudiation, and digital certificates.
Module 8.4: Where to Be Proficient8:55
Develop blue team proficiency by mastering at least one sim tool (Elk or Splunk) and learning its query language, plus exploring free soc-ready edr trainings from leading vendors.

Requirements

No prior experience is needed. This course was designed for those who are interested in transitioning into the world of IT/Tech/Cybersecurity

Description

As cyber threats continue to increase in frequency and complexity, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been higher. With the rapid digitization of businesses and organizations, there is a growing need for experts who can identify and mitigate cyber risks to safeguard sensitive data and intellectual property. Transitioning into cybersecurity can be a smart career move for individuals seeking job security, competitive salaries, and opportunities for growth and advancement. Additionally, the field offers a range of roles and specializations, including cybersecurity analyst, network security engineer, ethical hacker, and security architect, among others, providing learners with a variety of career paths to choose from.

The Cybersecurity Foundations Bootcamp is an intensive course designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity concepts.
This course covers the fundamentals of how computers function, including numbers, bits, hardware, and memory.
Learners will gain knowledge of operating systems, including a high-level overview, the boot-up process, and the differences between Windows and Linux.
The course will also cover networking concepts, including network organization, devices, IP addresses, and protocols, as well as router and switch configurations, subnetting, and security.
In addition, learners will develop skills in analyzing network traffic through PCAP files, including header analysis, Wireshark usage, and identifying attacks.
The course will delve into the Windows and Unix operating systems, including users, logging, processes, file systems, and commands, as well as the basics of vulnerability assessment and management.
Finally, learners will gain an appreciation of encryption and public key infrastructure (PKI), as well as the security measures required to ensure network security.
Upon completion of this course, learners will have the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in cybersecurity or to enhance their existing IT expertise in the field.

Who this course is for:

Individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity.
IT professionals who want to expand their knowledge in cybersecurity and improve their skills in the field.
Anyone who wants to learn more about cybersecurity and is willing to invest time and effort into a comprehensive program.

Cybersecurity Foundations: From Zero to Pro - Bootcamp

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Course content

How Computers Function3 lectures • 1hr 24min

Computers and their Operating Systems4 lectures • 1hr 16min

Introduction to Networking4 lectures • 2hr 13min

The Beast That Is The Windows Operating System5 lectures • 1hr 45min

Hooked on Unix3 lectures • 45min

Back to Networking4 lectures • 1hr 19min

PCAP Or It Didn't Happen4 lectures • 1hr 17min

Blue Team Operations4 lectures • 1hr 16min

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