•  Understanding the cybersecurity landscape: threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
•  The importance of cybersecurity for individuals and organizations.
•  Introduction to the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) in cybersecurity

•  Network security fundamentals: TCP/IP, network protocols, and network devices.
•  Operating system security concepts: user accounts, permissions, and access control.
•  Cryptography basics: encryption, decryption, and key management.

•  Demystifying common cyber threats: Malware (viruses, worms, ransomware).
•  Exploring social engineering tactics and phishing scams.
•  Understanding network security vulnerabilities and attack vectors (DoS, SQL injection).

• Implementing preventative security measures: firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and anti-malware software.
•  Network segmentation and access control for improved security.
•  Importance of strong passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and secure configurations.

•  Identifying phishing attempts and social engineering tactics.
•  Safe browsing practices and secure online habits.
•  Securing personal devices and online accounts.

• Explain the art of data storytelling: crafting a narrative using data to engage the audience and influence decisions.
• Discuss the key elements of a compelling data story (context, evidence, insights, recommendations).
• Cover effective communication techniques for presenting data insights clearly and concisely.

Activities:

• Interactive exercises on identifying the elements of a strong data story.
• Group projects on developing data stories from provided datasets.
• Peer-review sessions on refining data storytelling techniques.

•  Identifying vulnerabilities in systems and networks using vulnerability scanners.
•  Penetration testing methodologies and ethical hacking practices.
•  Risk assessment frameworks and vulnerability prioritization techniques.

•  Firewalls: configurations, types (stateful, packet filtering), and advanced features.
•  Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS): functionalities and deployment strategies.
•  Wireless network security: securing Wi-Fi networks and access points (WPA2, WPA3).

•  Operating system hardening: securing user accounts, permissions, and system configurations.
•  Application security best practices: secure coding principles and vulnerabilities.
•  Secure coding fundamentals (optional): common vulnerabilities and coding practices for mitigation

•  Developing a cybersecurity incident response plan: detection, containment, eradication, and recovery procedures.
•  Digital forensics basics: preserving evidence and conducting investigations after a cyberattack.
•  Importance of reporting cyberattacks to appropriate authorities.

• Security considerations for cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Cloud security models: shared responsibility model, and securing cloud resources.
• Cloud security best practices: data encryption, access control, and incident response in the cloud.

•  Common web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).
•  Web application security testing (WAST) tools and methodologies.
•  Secure coding practices for web developers.

•  Understanding the role of SOC in cybersecurity operations.
•  Security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
•  Incident response procedures and threat hunting techniques

• Advanced encryption algorithms (AES, RSA) and key management techniques.
•  Data security best practices: data encryption at rest and in transit.
•  Understanding