Cyber Security

Описание курса

At GameDevHQ Academy, our Cybersecurity course which was crafted by Jason Dion equips students with hands-on skills in protecting networks, applications, and systems. Structured around real-world scenarios, the program includes three major tracks: Security Fundamentals, Offensive & Defensive Security, and Cloud & Advanced Cybersecurity. The course concludes with globally recognized certification preparation and a portfolio of practical security projects. All modules are led by certified professionals with active roles in the security industry.

Track 1: Security Fundamentals
Core Concepts:

• Networking Basics and OSI Model

• Operating Systems: Windows & Linux Security

• Understanding Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS

• Cryptography and PKI

• Compliance Standards (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001)


Tools & Technologies:

• Command Line Tools (Netstat, Traceroute, etc.)

• SIEM Tools (Splunk, ELK Stack)

• Endpoint Protection Systems

• Basic Vulnerability Scanning



Track 2: Offensive & Defensive Security
Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing:

• Footprinting and Reconnaissance

• Vulnerability Assessment & Exploitation

• Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark

• Red Team vs Blue Team Methodologies


Incident Response & Threat Hunting:

• SOC Operations

• Log Analysis and Forensics

• Behavioral Analytics

• Cyber Kill Chain & MITRE ATT&CK



Track 3: Cloud & Advanced Cybersecurity
Cloud Security:

• AWS, Azure, and GCP Security Models

• Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Security in DevOps (DevSecOps)

• Serverless & Container Security (Docker, Kubernetes)


Certifications & Career Prep:

• CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CISSP Prep

• Portfolio Projects – Simulated Attacks & Defensive Architecture

• Resume Building and Interview Coaching