Syllabus

• Week 1

  Introduction to Cyber Defence

  • Lesson 1 : Course Introduction

    Explore key cybersecurity concepts, including defence strategies, threat detection, network security, endpoint protection, and firewall configuration, setting the foundation for further learning.

  • Lesson 2 : Introduction to Cyber Defence Principles

    The foundational concepts of cyber defence are introduced, focusing on the role of cybersecurity in modern organisations, common threat types, and the core principles used to protect networks, systems, and endpoints.

  • Lesson 3 : Understanding Cyber Threats and Attack Behaviour

    Explore the modern cyber threat landscape, including common threat types, stages of cyberattacks, and threat actor motivations. Understand how and why attacks occur, building a strong foundation for threat detection and defence.

  • Lesson 4 : Defending Networks and Monitoring Traffic

    Understand core network defence principles such as segmentation, ACLs, and traffic monitoring. Learn to use tools like firewalls and IDS/IPS, and develop skills to analyse traffic patterns and identify threats.

• Week 2

  Network Defence Essentials

  • Lesson 5 : Introduction to Network Defence

    Learn the foundational concepts of network defence, including defensive design, traffic behaviour, and the importance of visibility and monitoring for effective threat detection.

  • Lesson 6 : Network Access Control & Segmentation

    Understand how segmentation, ACLs, and authentication mechanisms limit access to network resources, reducing attack surfaces and improving overall security.

  • Lesson 7 : Traffic Monitoring & Intrusion Detection

    Explore how monitoring tools and intrusion detection technologies identify malicious activity. Learn to analyse traffic, recognise anomalies, and apply IDS concepts in real-world environments.

• Week 3

  Endpoint Protection & System Hardening

  • Lesson 8 : Introduction to Endpoint Security

    Learn the fundamental concepts of endpoint protection, why endpoints are high-value targets, and how security tools and hardening techniques help reduce the risk of compromise.

  • Lesson 9 : Endpoint Hardening Techniques

    Discover essential hardening methods to secure endpoints, including configuration best practices, patch management, secure authentication, and reducing attack surfaces.

  • Lesson 10 : Endpoint Security Tools & Threat Detection

    Learn about endpoint security solutions like antivirus, EDR platforms, and monitoring tools. Understand how endpoint agents detect malicious activity and aid in incident response.

• Week 4

  Firewall Configuration & Traffic Control

  • Lesson 11 : Introduction to Firewalls & Traffic Filtering

    Understand the core concepts of firewall operation, types of firewalls, and how they filter and control network traffic. Learn how firewalls enforce security boundaries and support overall network defence strategies.

  • Lesson 12 : Firewall Rules & Policy Configuration

    Learn how firewall rules are structured, how policies are evaluated, and how administrators design rule sets to secure and control traffic across networks.

  • Lesson 13 : Advanced Firewall Functions & Monitoring

    Explore advanced firewall capabilities like NAT, logging, intrusion prevention, and policy monitoring. Understand how firewalls enhance security analysis and support incident response.

  • Lesson 14 : Course Conclusion

    Review key outcomes and concepts, with guidance on applying skills in real-world scenarios and next steps for continued learning.

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