Week 1: Basics of Cybersecurity - What is cybersecurity & why it matters - Types of hackers (White, Black, Grey) - CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) - Common cyber threats (malware, phishing, ransomware) - Basic networking concepts (IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS) Example: Identify phishing emails vs real emails ✅ Outcome: You understand cybersecurity basics. Week 2: Networking Fundamentals 🌐 - OSI Model (7 layers) - TCP/IP model - Ports & protocols (HTTP, FTP, SSH) - DNS, DHCP basics - Packet flow understanding Example: How data travels from browser to server ✅ Outcome: You understand network basics. Week 3: Linux for Hackers 🐧 - Install Kali Linux / Ubuntu - Basic terminal commands (ls, cd, grep, chmod) - File permissions - Package management - Bash basics Example: Navigate directories and manage files ✅ Outcome: You can use Linux for cybersecurity. Week 4: Web Fundamentals 🌍 - How websites work (Frontend vs Backend) - HTTP requests & responses - Cookies, sessions - Basics of APIs - Introduction to web vulnerabilities Example: Inspect request using browser DevTools ✅ Outcome: You understand web basics. Week 5: Vulnerabilities & OWASP Top 10 🔥 - SQL Injection - XSS (Cross-site scripting) - CSRF - Broken authentication - Security misconfigurations Example: Understand how SQL injection works ✅ Outcome: You know common web vulnerabilities. Week 6: Ethical Hacking Basics 🧠 - Footprinting & reconnaissance - Scanning networks (Nmap) - Enumeration - Exploitation basics - Introduction to Metasploit Example: Scan open ports on a target system ✅ Outcome: You can perform basic hacking. Week 7: Cryptography 🔑 - Encryption vs hashing - Symmetric vs asymmetric encryption - SSL/TLS basics - Hashing algorithms (MD5, SHA) - Password security Example: Hash passwords and verify ✅ Outcome: You understand cryptography basics. Week 8: System Security 🖥️ - Windows & Linux security basics - Firewalls & antivirus - User authentication - File system security - Hardening systems Example: Configure firewall rules ✅ Outcome: You can secure systems. Week 9: Network Security 🔐 - Firewalls, IDS, IPS - VPN basics - Network attacks (MITM, DoS, DDoS) - Secure network design Example: Simulate basic network attack concepts ✅ Outcome: You understand network security. Week 10: Tools & Practical Skills 🛠️ - Wireshark (packet analysis) - Burp Suite (web testing) - Nmap (network scanning) - Nikto, Hydra basics Example: Capture and analyze packets ✅ Outcome: You can use cybersecurity tools. Week 11: Mini Projects 🚀 - Perform vulnerability assessment - Build a secure network setup - Practice CTF challenges - Bug bounty basics Examples: Scan a website for vulnerabilities Analyze network traffic ✅ Outcome: You can apply cybersecurity skills. Week 12: Final Preparation 🎯 - Revise all concepts - Practice labs (TryHackMe, Hack The Box) - Learn report writing - Prepare for interviews ✅ Outcome: You are ready for cybersecurity roles. #cybersecurity #learnai #python #ArtificialIntelligence #hacking - @ai_prompt_and_technology