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LEARNING PLAN FOR CYBERSECURITY TRAINING

DAY 1: NETWORK SECURITY

1. Introduction to Network Security


Duration: 2 hours
Key Concepts:
 What is Network Security?
Overview of the goals of network security (confidentiality, integrity, availability).
 Types of Network Security
o Firewalls
o VPN (Virtual Private Networks)
o IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems)
 Understanding Network Protocols
o Overview of TCP/IP and OSI Models
o How security is implemented at different layers (encryption, authentication, etc.)

Hands-on Activity:
 Simple Firewall Configuration:
Participants will set up basic firewall rules on a system or virtual machine. Discuss the
importance of ingress/egress filtering.

2. Common Network Threats & Vulnerabilities


Duration: 2 hours
Key Concepts:
 Network Threats
o Malware (Viruses, Worms, Ransomware)
o Man-in-the-Middle Attacks (MitM)
o Denial-of-Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS)
 Vulnerabilities in Network Devices
o Routers, Switches, Servers: Common vulnerabilities
o Misconfigurations and outdated software
 Social Engineering & Phishing
o The human factor in network security

Hands-on Activity:
 Simulated Phishing Attack:
Participants will go through a phishing simulation to identify how attackers exploit human
weaknesses.

3. Security Tools and Best Practices


Duration: 2 hours
Key Concepts:
 Network Security Tools
o Antivirus and Anti-Malware Software
o Wireshark (Network Packet Analyzer)
o Snort (Intrusion Detection System)
 Network Hardening Best Practices
o Patch management
o Strong password policies
o Encryption (SSL/TLS, VPNs)
 Incident Response & Monitoring
o Steps in handling a security breach
o Importance of real-time monitoring and logging

Hands-on Activity:
 Packet Sniffing with Wireshark:
Participants will use Wireshark to capture and analyze network traffic, identifying
potential threats and anomalies.

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