Digital Defense League Sample Content

Cyber-Security Tutorials

Cyber-Security Tutorials

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

Instructor Note: Emphasize the evolution of cybersecurity practices from early IT systems to modern threat landscapes.

This module introduces the fundamentals of cybersecurity, covering key concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Module 2: Types of Threats and Attacks

Instructor Note: Use current news stories to make attack types feel relevant and timely.

Understand various threat actors and common cyber attack methods including phishing, ransomware, and denial-of-service attacks.

Module 3: Network Security Fundamentals

Instructor Note: Bring a network diagram to visually map traffic flow and protection points.

Explore firewall configurations, segmentation strategies, and intrusion detection systems to secure network architecture.

Module 4: Security Protocols and Encryption

Instructor Note: Live demo of HTTPS vs HTTP using browser dev tools is impactful.

This module explores symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption, hashing, and secure communication protocols such as SSL/TLS and IPsec.

Module 5: Endpoint Security and Malware Defense

Instructor Note: Highlight the difference between EDR and traditional antivirus tools.

Learn how to secure devices with endpoint protection tools, malware analysis techniques, and anti-virus configurations.

Module 6: Access Control and Authentication

Instructor Note: Consider a hands-on MFA setup walkthrough if time allows.

Dive into identity and access management (IAM), role-based access, multi-factor authentication, and privilege escalation prevention.

Module 7: Cybersecurity Policies and Governance

Instructor Note: Encourage discussion about cybersecurity roles and chain of accountability.

This module introduces cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), policies, compliance, and governance practices.

Module 8: Incident Response and Digital Forensics

Instructor Note: Share your own IR case study or a redacted industry scenario.

Learn to build an incident response plan, conduct triage, collect digital evidence, and analyze compromised systems.

Module 9: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

Instructor Note: Offer a simulated penetration test or basic recon exercise if feasible.

Understand the phases of ethical hacking, tools like Metasploit and Nmap, and how to report vulnerabilities responsibly.

Module 10: OSINT and Threat Intelligence

Instructor Note: Introduce tools like SpiderFoot, Maltego, or Shodan.

This module covers how to gather open-source intelligence, monitor threat feeds, and analyze TTPs of adversaries.

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