BKIICT-BCC

Cyber Security Essentials

Course Overview/Objective

Course Objective:

This course aims to introduce the foundational principles, tools, and practices of cyber security to university students and IT professionals. It equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques used in protecting digital assets, systems, and networks. The course is designed to foster awareness, develop critical thinking, and instill proactive strategies for handling cyber security challenges in real-world scenarios.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Understand core concepts and terminologies in cyber security.
Identify and analyze common threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities.
Apply security best practices for securing systems, networks, and data.
Use essential tools for detecting, analyzing, and responding to cyber incidents.
Develop a security mindset to protect personal and organizational assets.
Recognize the importance of cyber laws, policies, and ethical issues.

Course Module Overview

Module ID	Module Name	Duration
CSE-101	Introduction to Cyber Security	3 hours
CSE-102	Threats, Attacks & Vulnerabilities	6 hours
CSE-103	Network Security Fundamentals	6 hours
CSE-104	Operating System & Endpoint Security	6 hours
CSE-105	Web & Application Security	6 hours
CSE-106	Cryptography Basics	6 hours
CSE-107	Cyber Security Tools & Incident Response	6 hours
CSE-108	Cyber Laws, Ethics & Risk Management	3 hours
	Total Duration	*45 hours*

Requirements

Graduate from any discipline

Course Project

N/A

Used Tools

Internet, As per Instructor

Course Outline

CSE-101: Introduction to Cyber Security

What is Cyber Security?
Key Terminologies: Asset, Threat, Vulnerability, Risk
CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
Categories of Cyber Crime
Importance of Cyber Hygiene

CSE-102: Threats, Attacks & Vulnerabilities

Types of Threats: Malware, Phishing, Social Engineering
Common Attack Techniques: DoS, Man-in-the-Middle, SQL Injection
Vulnerability Scanning and Assessment
Security Misconfigurations and Patch Management

CSE-103: Network Security Fundamentals

Basics of Networking: IP, TCP/IP, Ports
Firewalls and IDS/IPS
Secure Network Design Principles
Wireless Security
VPNs and Secure Remote Access

CSE-104: Operating System & Endpoint Security

Security Features of Windows, Linux, and macOS
User Account Management and Permissions
Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP)
Mobile Device Security
System Hardening Techniques

CSE-105: Web & Application Security

OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities
Secure Coding Practices
Input Validation and Output Encoding
Authentication and Authorization Mechanisms
Session Management & Tokenization

CSE-106: Cryptography Basics

Importance of Encryption
Symmetric vs Asymmetric Encryption
Hashing Algorithms (MD5, SHA-256)
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Digital Signatures and Certificates

CSE-107: Cyber Security Tools & Incident Response

Overview of Tools: Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, Antivirus, SIEM
Basics of Security Monitoring and Logging
Incident Detection and Handling
Steps in Incident Response Lifecycle
Role of SOC (Security Operations Center)

CSE-108: Cyber Laws, Ethics & Risk Management

Overview of Cyber Laws and Legal Framework (Global & Local)
Ethics in Cyber Security
Risk Management Lifecycle
Security Policy Creation and Enforcement
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Basics

Course Type :

Short Course

Course Duration :

2 Months

Course Hour(s) :

Classes :

Tuition Fee :

7500.00

Batch:

Reg Deadline:

01 Aug 2025

Class Shift:

Evening

Class Start:

01 Aug 2025

Cordinator