Cybersecurity Disciplines

Network Security

Core Concepts

• Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
• Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
• Network Protocols and Architecture

Advanced Topics

• Network Segmentation
• DDoS Mitigation
• Secure Network Design

Application Security

Core Concepts

• Secure Coding Practices
• OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities
• Input Validation and Sanitization

Advanced Topics

• Penetration Testing
• Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST & DAST)
• Secure DevOps (DevSecOps)

Cryptography

Core Concepts

• Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption
• Hashing Algorithms
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Advanced Topics

• Quantum-Resistant Cryptography
• Cryptographic Protocols
• Digital Signatures and Certificates

Incident Response

Core Concepts

• Incident Detection and Analysis
• Containment, Eradication, and Recovery
• Post-Incident Activity

Advanced Topics

• Forensic Analysis
• Threat Hunting
• Incident Response Planning

Cloud Security

Core Concepts

• Cloud Deployment Models
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Data Protection in the Cloud

Advanced Topics

• Secure Cloud Architecture
• Cloud Compliance and Governance
• Cloud Incident Response

Risk Management

Core Concepts

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Business Continuity Planning
• Disaster Recovery

Advanced Topics

• Threat Modeling
• Security Policies and Frameworks
• Compliance and Regulatory Standards