Certificate in Cyber Security for Website

UNIT 1: WEBSITE CYBER SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS

Theory Module

1. Introduction to Cyber Security
2. Importance of Website Security
3. Website and Web Application Architecture
4. Common Website Security Threats
5. Cyber Attacks and Attack Vectors
6. Malware, Viruses and Malicious Scripts
7. Phishing and Social Engineering
8. Password and Account Security
9. Authentication and Authorization
10. Data Protection Fundamentals
11. Secure Website Configuration
12. Introduction to OWASP Security Concepts
13. Security Policies and Best Practices
14. Legal and Ethical Considerations in Cyber Security

Practical Module – Step by Step

1. Set up a safe website security testing environment
2. Identify website components and technologies
3. Map basic website attack surfaces
4. Check website security headers
5. Identify basic security misconfigurations
6. Review password and authentication settings
7. Identify common website vulnerabilities in a controlled lab
8. Analyze suspicious website behavior
9. Create a basic website security checklist
10. Document identified security risks

UNIT 2: WEB VULNERABILITIES & SECURE WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

Theory Module

1. Introduction to Web Vulnerabilities
2. OWASP Top Web Application Risks
3. SQL Injection Concepts
4. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
5. Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
6. Broken Authentication
7. Broken Access Control
8. Security Misconfiguration
9. File Upload Vulnerabilities
10. Path Traversal Concepts
11. Input Validation
12. Output Encoding
13. Secure Session Management
14. Secure Password Storage
15. Secure Coding Principles

Practical Module – Step by Step

1. Set up a legal web-security practice lab
2. Identify vulnerable inputs in a deliberately vulnerable application
3. Test input validation in a controlled environment
4. Demonstrate basic SQL injection concepts safely
5. Identify and prevent XSS vulnerabilities
6. Test CSRF protection in a lab
7. Review authentication mechanisms
8. Check authorization and access controls
9. Configure secure session handling
10. Implement input validation
11. Apply output encoding
12. Review and improve insecure code
13. Document vulnerabilities and recommended fixes

UNIT 3: WEBSITE SERVER, NETWORK & DATA SECURITY

Theory Module

1. Web Server Security Fundamentals
2. Linux Server Security Basics
3. Apache/Nginx Security Concepts
4. HTTP and HTTPS
5. SSL/TLS Fundamentals
6. Digital Certificates
7. DNS Security Basics
8. Firewalls and Security Rules
9. Ports and Network Services
10. Secure Remote Access
11. File and Folder Permissions
12. Database Security
13. Data Encryption
14. Secure Backup Practices
15. Server Logs and Security Monitoring

Practical Module – Step by Step

1. Set up a secure practice web server
2. Review server configuration
3. Identify unnecessary services and ports
4. Configure basic firewall rules
5. Configure secure file permissions
6. Enable HTTPS in a test environment
7. Inspect SSL/TLS configuration
8. Review DNS configuration
9. Secure database access
10. Create a website backup
11. Test backup restoration
12. Review server and application logs
13. Identify suspicious activity in sample logs
14. Create a basic server security checklist

UNIT 4: WEBSITE SECURITY TESTING, MONITORING & INCIDENT RESPONSE

Theory Module

1. Website Security Testing Fundamentals
2. Vulnerability Assessment
3. Security Scanning Concepts
4. Manual Security Testing
5. Automated Security Testing
6. Security Headers
7. Website Malware Detection
8. Log Analysis
9. Website Monitoring
10. Intrusion Detection Concepts
11. Incident Response Fundamentals
12. Website Compromise Indicators
13. Backup and Recovery
14. Security Patching
15. Security Audit and Reporting

Practical Module – Step by Step

1. Create a website security testing checklist
2. Perform a basic vulnerability assessment in a lab
3. Run an approved security scanner against a test website
4. Review scan results
5. Categorize vulnerabilities by severity
6. Check website security headers
7. Review sample access and error logs
8. Identify suspicious requests
9. Perform a basic malware-checking exercise
10. Test website backup recovery
11. Apply security updates in the lab
12. Document a simulated security incident
13. Prepare a basic incident-response report
14. Conduct a final security review

UNIT 5: WEBSITE SECURITY HARDENING & FINAL PROJECT

Theory Module

1. Website Security Hardening
2. Secure Website Architecture
3. Authentication and Access Management
4. Multi-Factor Authentication Concepts
5. Web Application Firewall (WAF) Fundamentals
6. Security Headers and HTTPS
7. Database and Data Protection
8. Backup and Disaster Recovery
9. Vulnerability Management
10. Security Monitoring
11. Website Security Auditing
12. Security Documentation
13. Website Maintenance and Updates
14. Cyber Security Best Practices
15. Professional Website Security Workflow
16. Ethical Hacking and Responsible Disclosure

Practical Module – Step by Step

Final Website Security Project:

1. Select a permitted website or training application
2. Identify the website's technology and components
3. Create a basic security assessment plan
4. Identify potential security risks
5. Perform vulnerability assessment in the authorized environment
6. Review authentication and access controls
7. Check HTTPS and security certificates
8. Review security headers
9. Check server and database configuration
10. Apply appropriate security hardening
11. Configure basic firewall/WAF protections
12. Set up backup procedures
13. Configure basic monitoring and logging
14. Test the implemented security controls
15. Re-assess the website after fixes
16. Prepare a vulnerability and remediation report
17. Create a website security checklist
18. Present the final security project

📅 3-MONTH COURSE PROGRESSION

MONTH 1 – Security Fundamentals & Web Vulnerabilities

• Unit 1: Website Cyber Security Fundamentals
• Unit 2: Web Vulnerabilities & Secure Website Development
• Cyber security concepts
• OWASP concepts
• Authentication and access control
• Secure coding practices
• Controlled vulnerability-testing labs

MONTH 2 – Server & Website Protection

• Unit 3: Website Server, Network & Data Security
• Unit 4: Website Security Testing, Monitoring & Incident Response
• Server hardening
• HTTPS/SSL
• Firewall configuration
• Database security
• Security testing
• Log analysis and monitoring

MONTH 3 – Security Hardening & Final Project

• Unit 5: Website Security Hardening & Final Project
• Website security audit
• Vulnerability assessment
• Security hardening
• Backup and recovery
• Monitoring
• Incident-response exercise
• Final website security project

FINAL ASSESSMENT

Theory Assessment

• Website cyber security fundamentals
• Common web vulnerabilities
• Server and network security
• Authentication and authorization
• HTTPS/SSL
• Security testing
• Incident response

Practical Assessment

Students will demonstrate the ability to:

• Assess a website in an authorized training environment
• Identify common security weaknesses
• Apply basic website hardening
• Configure HTTPS and security controls
• Review logs and security alerts
• Perform backup and recovery
• Prepare a professional security assessment report

Final Project

“Website Security Assessment, Hardening & Protection Project”

Student Portfolio

• Website security checklist
• Vulnerability assessment report
• Secure configuration exercise
• HTTPS/SSL implementation
• Security-header assessment
• Server-security exercise
• Backup and recovery report
• Security audit report
• Final website security project