Cybersecurity

1. Cybersecurity Measures and Strategies
   1. Network Security
      1. Firewalls
         1. Types of Firewalls
            1. Packet Filtering Firewalls
            2. Stateful Inspection Firewalls
            3. Proxy Firewalls
            4. Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
         2. Firewall Configurations
            1. Default Deny Strategies
            2. Access Control Lists (ACLs)
            3. Firewall Rule Management
         3. Log Analysis and Monitoring
      2. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
         1. Network-based IDS
         2. Host-based IDS
         3. Signature-based Detection
         4. Anomaly-based Detection
      3. Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
         1. Differences between IDS and IPS
         2. Deployment Strategies
         3. Threat Signature Updates
      4. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
         1. Types of VPNs
            1. Site-to-Site VPNs
            2. Remote Access VPNs
         2. VPN Protocols
            1. IPsec
            2. SSL/TLS
         3. Encryption and Authentication Methods
      5. Network Segmentation
         1. Logical vs. Physical Segmentation
         2. VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks)
         3. Impact on Network Performance and Security
         4. Best Practices for Implementation
   2. Endpoint Security
      1. Antivirus Software
         1. Signature-based Detection
         2. Heuristic Analysis
         3. Behavior-based Detection
         4. Cloud-based Antivirus Solutions
      2. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
         1. Real-time Monitoring
         2. Threat Detection Capabilities
         3. Incident Response Integration
         4. Use of Machine Learning in EDR
      3. Patch Management
         1. Automated Patch Deployment
         2. Patch Testing and Rollback
         3. Compliance and Reporting
   3. Application Security
      1. Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
         1. Phases of Secure SDLC
            1. Requirements Analysis
            2. Secure Design
            3. Secure Coding
            4. Testing and Validation
         2. Security Training for Developers
         3. Security Testing Tools
      2. Code Audits and Penetration Testing
         1. Static Code Analysis
         2. Dynamic Analysis
         3. Manual Code Review
         4. Ethical Hacking Practices
      3. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
         1. WAF Deployment Models
         2. Custom Rule Sets
         3. Integration with DevOps Processes
   4. Data Security
      1. Data Encryption
         1. Encryption Algorithms (AES, RSA, etc.)
         2. End-to-End Encryption
         3. Key Management Practices
      2. Data Masking
         1. Types of Data Masking
            1. Static vs. Dynamic Masking
            2. Tokenization
         2. Implementation in Non-Production Environments
      3. Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
         1. Network-based DLP
         2. Endpoint DLP
         3. Policy Setting and Management
         4. Response and Remediation Actions
   5. Identity and Access Management (IAM)
      1. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
         1. Types of MFA Methods
            1. Hardware Tokens
            2. Software Tokens
            3. Biometric Authentication
         2. MFA Implementation Strategies
      2. Single Sign-On (SSO)
         1. Benefits and Challenges
         2. SSO Protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
         3. Security Considerations
      3. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
         1. Definition of Roles and Permissions
         2. Policy Enforcement and Validation
         3. Least Privilege and Segregation of Duties
   6. Incident Response and Management
      1. Incident Response Planning
         1. Preparation Phase Elements
         2. Incident Detection and Analysis
         3. Containment, Eradication, and Recovery
         4. Lessons Learned and Reporting
      2. Cyber Threat Intelligence
         1. Sources of Threat Intelligence
            1. Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
            2. Commercial Threat Feeds
         2. Threat Intelligence Platforms
         3. Sharing Threat Information
      3. Forensics and Analysis
         1. Digital Forensics Processes
         2. Forensic Tools and Techniques
         3. Preservation of Evidence
         4. Reporting and Legal Considerations
   7. Cloud Security
      1. Secure Configuration of Cloud Services
         1. Use of Automation Tools
         2. Configuration Best Practices for Public, Private, and Hybrid Clouds
         3. Monitoring and Logging Cloud Activity
      2. Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs)
         1. Functions of CASBs
            1. Data Security
            2. Threat Protection
            3. Compliance Management
         2. Deployment and Integration Considerations
      3. Shared Responsibility Model
         1. Understanding Responsibilities between Cloud Providers and Customers
         2. Risk Management Approaches
         3. Audit and Compliance in the Cloud