GPPC - Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
Master the techniques required to understand and combat cybersecurity threats, application security, web application penetration testing, and effective defensive strategies for real-world scenarios.
Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
This course teaches students both sides of cybersecurity; attack and defense, plus practical data skills. Students will learn how Red Teams (attackers) and Blue Teams (defenders) operate, and use tools like Burp Suite to find and fix web security flaws. Students will also explore how Security Operations Centers detect and respond to threats using platforms like Splunk, and how to set up firewalls to protect networks.
The Cybersecurity Research Hub is Nepal’s first only educational cybersecurity research hub focused on innovation and advancing cybersecurity knowledge through research and innovation.
Vairav Tech, known as the “Gurkhas of cybersecurity” in Nepal, specialises in data protection, security testing, and risk management.
These collaborations offer students a unique opportunity to apply their learning in a real-world settings, making them adept at identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cybersecurity threats.
Red Team, Application Security, and Web Application Pen-Testing
- Understanding Red Team Operations and Cases
- Introduction to Application Security and Fundamentals
- Web Application Pen-Testing Fundamentals
Recon, OSINT, Exploitation, and Burp Suite
- Introduction to Reconnaissance and OSINT
- Introduction to Exploitation Techniques
- Use of Burp Suite for Web Application Security
Defence Mechanisms in Cybersecurity
- Introduction to Defence Mechanisms
- Network Defence Mechanisms
Hands-On SOC Operations
- SOC Operations and GitLab Setup
- Incident Detection and Ticket Generation
- Incident Response Procedures and Reporting
Course Specification
- Module Approved to Run in 2024/2025
Course Title
- Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
Total Study Hours
- 18 Hours
Module Titles
- Red Team, Application Security, and Web Application Pen-Testing
- Unveiling Secrets with Recon, OSINT, Exploitation and Burp Suite
- Introduction to Defence Mechanisms in Cybersecurity
- Hands-On SOC Operation including Ticket Generation on GitLab
L01: Define the key principles and operational tactics of Red Teaming and differentiate between Red Team and Blue Team operations.
L02: Analyse famous Red Team operations and evaluate their ethical considerations.
L03: Identify and assess common application security vulnerabilities, applying secure coding practices to mitigate risks.
L04: Explain the architecture of web applications and describe common attack methods (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, CSRF).
L05: Conduct web application penetration testing using tools such as OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, and SQLMap, from reconnaissance to exploitation.
L06: Set up a secure testing environment and generate vulnerability reports.
L07: Apply passive and active reconnaissance techniques to gather information about targets using tools such as Nmap, Whois, and theHarvester.
L08: Conduct Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations using platforms like DNSDumpster and Shodan to uncover security vulnerabilities.
L09: Utilise exploitation frameworks such as Metasploit to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in networks and applications.
L10: Understand how to leverage SQLMap for database exploitation and analyze the importance of vulnerability databases like CVE and NVD.
L11: Explain the role and operations of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) and utilise SIEM platforms such as Splunk for monitoring and threat detection.
L12: Configure and manage firewalls (e.g., Simplewall, pfSense) and intrusion detection/prevention systems to protect networks and applications.
L13: Understand the incident response lifecycle, including detection, containment, and recovery, and participate in post-incident reviews.
L14: Use GitLab to generate, manage, and track incident tickets, ensuring proper documentation and response coordination within SOC teams.
L15: Recognizs ethical challenges in Red Teaming, web application security testing, and SOC operations, ensuring adherence to legal and professional standards.
L16: Evaluate real-world case studies to understand the ethical implications of cybersecurity breaches and response strategies.
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