Background of Cyber Security
Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly significant due to the increased reliance on computer systems, the Internet and wireless network standards such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and due to the growth of smart devices and the various devices that constitute the ‘Internet of things’.
Owing to its complexity, both in terms of politics and technology, cybersecurity is also one of the major challenges in the contemporary world.
Cybersecurity began in the 1970s when researcher Bob Thomas created a computer programme called Creeper that could move across ARPANET’s network, leaving a breadcrumb trail wherever it went. 1987 was the birth year of commercial antivirus although there were competing claims for the innovator of the first antivirus product. Three Czechoslovakians created the first version of the NOD antivirus in the same year and in the US, John McAfee founded McAfee and released VirusScan.
With the internet becoming available to the public, more people began putting their personal information online. Organised crime entities saw this as a potential source of revenue and started to steal data from people and governments via the web. By the middle of the 1990s, network security threats had increased exponentially and firewalls and antivirus programmes had to be produced on a mass basis to protect the public.
In the early 2000s crime organizations started to heavily fund professional cyberattacks and governments began to clamp down on the criminality of hacking, giving much more serious sentences to those culpable.
The cybersecurity industry is continuing to grow at the speed of light. The global cybersecurity market size is forecast to grow to $345.4bn by 2026 according to Statista. Ransomware is one of the most common threats to any organisation’s data security and is forecast to continue to increase.
Introduction to Diploma in Cyber Security Course
Cyber security is a specialisation with massive growth in demand as many businesses are shifting to online and need more security coverage for their networks. If you’re looking to boost your knowledge and skills, our DISC – Diploma in Cyber Security can help you prepare in pursuing a career in information technology or enhance your cv with the additional skills for future job prospects or protect yourself from cyber threats.
Further, if you’re a digital native and naturally love to tackle challenges head-on, this course will help sharpen your skillset and provide a great foundation for an exciting career in cyber security.
•For Whom
This course is targeted at for anyone who is interested to know about Cyber security or protect their personal devices from vulnerable threats or whoever want to start a career in Cyber security.
Mode of Study
100% Online (Live classes) via Zoom and Microsoft Team
Medium of Instruction
English (with Sinhala and Tamil explanation upon request)
Assessments
Assignments given by the instructors at the end of each module or capstone project,
Duration
2-3 Months (24 classroom learning + 10 hours of experimental learning)
Prerequisites
– Basic knowledge of English and passed GCE O/L or GCE A/L 0r IGSE. Work experience in IT related industries.
Syllabus
Module 1
FUNDAMENTALS OF CYBER SECURITY
Course Objectives
· To understand the Basic Concepts in Cyber Security
· To know about Classification of Cyber Security
· To understand the Present and Future Cyber Security
Course Outcome
At the end of the course, students will be able to;
· To know the latest trends in Ethical Hacking
· To understand the fundamentals of computer forensics, Evidence Collection Etc
Module 2
CRYPTOGRAPHY AND NETWORK SECURITY
Course Objectives
· To understand the computer security concepts
· To understand the Data Encryption Standard mechanism
Course Outcome
At the end of this course, the student will be able to;
· Able to know AES, RSA cryptography principles
· Able to know Digital Signatures, E-mail security
Module 3
NETWORK SECURITY AND MALWARE ANALYSIS
Course Objectives
· To protect the network itself;
· To reduce the susceptibility of computer systems and applications to threats originating from the network; and,
· To protect data during transmission across the network.
Course Outcome
At the end of the course, students will be able to;
· To know the latest trends in malware attacks, monitoring and execution methods
· To understand the fundamentals of firewall, LAN attacks and Network Sniffing.
Module 4
WEB APPLICATION SECURITY
Course Objectives
· To understand the web basics, HTML commands
· To know about various Web Penetration Testing methods
· To understand the Web Application Technologies and Attacks
Course Outcome At the end of the course, students will be able to;
· To know the latest trends in Web Application Security Methods
· To understand the various Web Attacks and other techniques.
Module 5
MOBILE SECURITY
Course Objectives
· To understand the Android Architecture and Framework
· To know about various Android Permission management
· To understand the information systems and software development
Course Outcome
At the end of the course, students will be able to;
· To know the latest trends in Android Application Package, Installation Process
· To understand the Android Device Security