Cybersecurity Training Syllabus & Modules
Complete dynamic pacing topics, hand-on tools, and project milestones.
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Detailed Syllabus
Below is the comprehensive, module-by-module curriculum. As this training is strictly 1-to-1, we can adjust the syllabus scope or spend more time on specific modules based on your learning speed.
Course Prerequisites
Basic computer operation and networking concepts (ports, IP addresses). No prior security background is required.
Full Curriculum Structure
Module 1: Network Security, Protocols & Packet Analysis
3 Weeks- TCP/IP Suite, OSI Model, DNS, DHCP & Routing Protocols
- Deep Packet Inspection & Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark
- Port Scanning, Network Mapping & OS Fingerprinting with Nmap
- Firewall Rules, IDS/IPS Configuration & VPN Tunneling
Module 2: SOC Operations & SIEM Threat Monitoring
3 Weeks- Security Operations Center (SOC) Architecture & Tier-1 Analysis
- Log Aggregation & Threat Detection with Splunk & Elastic SIEM
- Correlation Rules, Alert Triage & Incident Escalation Workflows
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework Mapping & Cyber Kill Chain
Module 3: Vulnerability Assessment & Web Penetration Testing
3 Weeks- Vulnerability Scanning with Nessus and OpenVAS
- Web Application Security Testing with Burp Suite (OWASP Top 10)
- SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF & Authentication Bypass Exploits
- Exploit Development Basics with Metasploit Framework
Module 4: Incident Response, Hardening & Live Security Internship
3 Weeks- Incident Response Life Cycle, Forensics & Memory Analysis
- Linux and Windows Enterprise System Hardening
- Security Automation with Python Scripting & Yara Rules
- Live Enterprise Cybersecurity Audit & Defense Project Internship
Tools & Technologies Mastered
You will gain hands-on operational capability in these tools during screenshare coding loops, creating real repositories.
Hands-on Lab Assignments & Projects
- Project 1: Penetration testing audit reports on local sandbox labs.
- Project 2: Configuring firewall rules and security groups in Linux.
- Project 3: Cryptographic hashing and key exchange scripts.
- Project 4: OWASP Web application vulnerability assessment project.
Syllabus FAQs
When does the next 1-to-1 training intake start?
Intakes start twice monthly on the 1st and 15th. The next upcoming 1-to-1 intake starts on October 1, 2026 (with secondary intake on October 15, 2026).
Is the Cybersecurity Operations syllabus updated for modern industry standards?
Yes. Our syllabus is continuously updated to cover the latest versions of Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, SIEM, Splunk, Linux and modern production software engineering practices.
Can the syllabus be customized for my current skill level?
Because all sessions are strictly 1-to-1, your mentor can adjust module depth or accelerate topics based on your existing knowledge and target career goals.
Does the syllabus focus on theoretical concepts or hands-on coding?
Over 80% of training time is dedicated to live hands-on coding, terminal execution, pull request reviews, and building production applications.
Student Success Stories
Real feedback from students who completed our 1-to-1 virtual Cybersecurity Training training.
"The ethical hacking and network security labs at CACTS are top-notch. The 1-to-1 virtual session format allowed me to run Nmap scans, exploit security gaps using Metasploit, and understand OWASP vulnerabilities."
Akash P.
Information Security Analyst, Kharadi, Pune"Learned cryptography, Linux system hardening, and web application security in a safe sandbox lab. My mentor explained complex network protocols and firewall rules very clearly."
Tanvi S.
Security Consultant, Cummins College Pune"I wanted to learn security auditing for web APIs. We covered SQL injection and XSS defenses in detail. The trainer's experience in cybersecurity operations was evident throughout the training."