Module 1: Understanding Cybersecurity Fundamentals

1:1: Definition of Cyber Security

1.2: Importance of cybersecurity in the digital age

1.3: Consequences of cyber attacks

1.4: Cybersecurity Terminologies

1.4.1: Malware: viruses, worms, Trojans

1.4.2: Phishing: email, spear phishing, vishing

1.4.3: Hacking: types of hackers, ethical Hacking vs. malicious Hacking

1.5: Activity

1.5.1: Activity 1: Cybersecurity Term Matching Game

1.5.2: Activity 2: Debate on Hacking:     

1.5.3: Activity 3: Quiz  

Module 2: Basics of Information Security

2.1:  Information Security Principles

2.1.1: Confidentiality, integrity, availability (CIA triad)

2.1.2: Role of information security in protecting data

2.2: Security Controls

2.2.1: Access control mechanisms: passwords, biometrics

2.2.2: Encryption techniques: symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption, SSL/TLS

2.3: Activities

2.3.1: Activity 1: Online password testing game

2.3.2: Activity 2: Cipher Quest

2.3.3: Activity 3: Quiz

Module 3: Understanding Human Factors in Social Engineering

3.1: Understanding Curiosity: What Makes Us Curious?

3.2: Exploiting Curiosity in Social Engineering Attacks

3.3: Being Aware of Social Engineering Tactics

3.4: Tips for Staying Safe Online and Offline

3.5: What to Do If You Suspect Social Engineering

3.6: Activity: Quiz

Module 4: Understanding and mitigating cyber threats

4.1: Types of Malwares

4.1.1: Viruses: how they spread and infect systems

4.1.2: Worms: self-replicating Malware

4.1.3: Trojans: disguised as legitimate software

4.2: Social Engineering Attacks

4.2.1: Phishing: deceptive emails and websites

4.2.2: Spear phishing: targeted phishing attacks.

4.2.3: Social media scams: fake profiles, quizzes, and surveys

4.3: Activity: Quiz

Module 5: Internet Safety and Privacy

5.1. Safe internet browsing practices: avoiding suspicious websites

5.2. Software updates and patches: It is important to keep software up to date.

5.3. Data privacy: risks of sharing personal information online

5.4. Risks of oversharing on social media platforms: privacy settings, sharing limits

5.5. Activities

5.5.1. Space Shelter: a game about learning to stay safer online.

5.5.2. Activity: Quiz

Module 6: Securing Digital Devices

6.1: Device Security

6.1.1: Securing computers, smartphones, and tablets: antivirus software, firewalls

6.1.2: Importance of installing security updates and patches

6.2: Secure Communication

6.2.1: Email encryption: PGP, S/MIME

6.2.2: Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for secure internet browsing

6.3: Activities

6.3.1: Activity 1: List various antivirus software on the market.

6.3.2: Prepare a presentation on firewalls and their types

6.3.3: Activity: Quiz

Module 7: Cybersecurity Best Practices

7.1: Creating Strong Passwords

7.1.1: Password complexity: length, combination of characters

7.1.2: Password management tools: password managers, two-factor authentication

7.2: Backup and Recovery

7.2.2: Importance of regular data backup: data loss prevention

7.2.3: Backup strategies: onsite vs. offsite backup, cloud backup services

7.3: Activities

7.3.1: List various antivirus software available in the market

7.3.2: Prepare a presentation on firewalls

7.3.3: Activity: Quiz

Module 8: Ethical and Legal Aspects of Cybersecurity

8.1: Ethics in Cybersecurity

8.1.1: Ethical Hacking: penetration testing, vulnerability assessments

8.1.2: Responsible disclosure of vulnerabilities: bug bounty programs

8.2: Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations

8.2.1: Overview of data protection laws in India

8.2.2: Cybercrime laws and penalties: consequences of cyber-attacks, legal consequences for hackers

8.3: Case studies

8.4: Activity – Quiz