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Training Roadmap - 8 Weekends of Intense Training

  training roadmap for an advanced level cybersecurity program run over 8 weekends with cyberrange exercises every two days to be done over five days:

Weekend 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity and Network Security

  • Day 1: Overview of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities
  • Day 2: Introduction to network security, firewalls, and VPNs
  • Days 3-5: CyberRange exercises focused on network security and firewalls

Weekend 2: Cryptography and Encryption

  • Day 1: Introduction to cryptography and encryption techniques
  • Day 2: Public key infrastructure (PKI) and digital certificates
  • Days 3-5: CyberRange exercises focused on encryption and PKI

Weekend 3: Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment

  • Day 1: Introduction to penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
  • Day 2: Tools and techniques for conducting penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
  • Days 3-5: CyberRange exercises focused on penetration testing and vulnerability assessment

Weekend 4: Web Application Security

  • Day 1: Overview of web application security and common vulnerabilities
  • Day 2: SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS)
  • Days 3-5: CyberRange exercises focused on web application security

Weekend 5: Cloud Security

  • Day 1: Introduction to cloud computing and cloud security
  • Day 2: Security considerations for cloud deployments
  • Days 3-5: CyberRange exercises focused on cloud security

Weekend 6: Incident Response and Forensics

  • Day 1: Introduction to incident response and forensics
  • Day 2: Incident response planning and procedures
  • Days 3-5: CyberRange exercises focused on incident response and forensics

Weekend 7: Identity and Access Management

  • Day 1: Introduction to identity and access management
  • Day 2: Access controls and authentication methods
  • Days 3-5: CyberRange exercises focused on identity and access management

Weekend 8: Capstone Project and Final Exam

  • Day 1: Introduction to the capstone project
  • Day 2: Project work and progress review
  • Days 3-5: Final exam and project presentation

This training roadmap covers a range of cybersecurity topics, including network security, cryptography, penetration testing and vulnerability assessment, web application security, cloud security, incident response and forensics, and identity and access management. The program includes regular CyberRange exercises every two days to reinforce the learning and provide practical experience. The final weekend is focused on the capstone project, allowing students to apply their skills and knowledge in a real-world scenario, and culminates in a final exam and project presentation.

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