ITCS 200
Information Technology and Cyber security
IT & Cyber Security (ITCS) is a course for developing basic IT knowledge and initial Cyber Security skills, it is for tech-oriented students with no IT background.
200 Hours
Cloud Environment
Instructor Led
Virtual Labs & Simulation
The Information Technology and Cyber Security (ITCS) course is designed for tech-oriented individuals with no prior IT background. It provides foundational knowledge in IT systems, networks, and cyber security concepts. Students will gain hands-on experience in operating systems, servers, incident response, and cyber defense methodologies. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to pursue roles as cyber security analysts or strengthen their skills within IT teams.
WHO IS IT FOR
Tech-oriented candidates with no IT background
Candidates who would like to develop new cyber security analyst profession
IT teams looking for security skills
STEM Students (Year 3+)
GOALS
Setup & Understand windows environment
Setup & understand complex servers’ environment
Understand network & protocols
Understand the Incident Response plan & methodologies
become familiar with terms, technologies, regulations and concepts of the cyber security realm.
Detect and identify the most common cyber security incidents
Requirements
Good English level
Tech orientation – such as browsing the Internet
Course Introductions (Administrative and Preliminaries)
- Computer Structure
- Introduction to Operating Systems
- Operating Systems – the Basics
- Microsoft Operating Systems – the Basics
- Microsoft Operating Systems – Command Line
Microsoft Operating Systems – Windows Registry - Install and Setup a Windows Virtual Machine
- Windows OS Troubleshooting Exercise
- Module 1 Exam
- OSI Module
- Protocols, Ports & TCP IP
- Packet Tracer
- Various Networking Setups and Troubleshooting
- Network Analysis Intro
- Cloud security
- Module 2 Exam
- Introduction to Windows Server
- DNS and DHCP Services
- Microsoft Active Directory
- System Configurations Management
- Module 3 Exam
- Introduction to Linux
- Linux Shell Basics
- Basic System Administration
- Advanced Shell Tools (grep, sed, awk)
- Introduction to Shell Scripting (Bash)
- Module 4 Exam
- Introduction to Firewalls
- Firewall Architecture
- Policies, Tunnels & Security
- Module 5 Exam
- Variables
- Loops and Conditions
- Automating OS Functionalities
- Module 6 Exam
- Historical Brief of Cybersecurity
- Defining Cybersecurity
- Cyber Security Governance and Compliance
- Cybersecurity Principles
- Module 7 Exam
- Preliminary Alignments
- Attacker Mindset
- Defender Mindset
- Module 8 Exam
- The Security Operation Center (The SOC)
- NIST SP800-60 Methodology
- MITRE ATT&CK Matrix
- Module 9 Exam
- The Technological Building Blocks of SOCs
- Module 10 Exam
61 Hours of hands-on activities
Total amount of practical experience during this course.