Cyber Security Toolkits: Network Scanning, Web Security, and Digital Forensics

SKILLS: Web Application Security | Digital Forensics Essentials | Ethical Cybersecurity Practices

Course Fee - ₹ 2000

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Overview

This hands-on course introduces learners to cybersecurity fundamentals, network scanning, packet analysis, web application security testing, and digital forensics using industry-standard tools. Participants gain practical experience with Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, SQLMap, FTK Imager, The Sleuth Kit, and Autopsy for real-world cybersecurity investigations.

START DATE

Jul 01 2026

END DATE

Oct 15 2026

Delivery Mode

Online

Duration

15 Hours

Type

Theory

Course Fee

₹ 2000

Credentials and Certification

1 Credit

Course Category Micro-Credentials (Advanced)

TARGET AUDIENCE Undergraduate and postgraduate students from all disciplines.

Digital Credential

indicating verified micro-credential completion.

RECOMMENDED FOR

Students exploring industry-relevent skills

Professionals planning to upskill and reskill

Faculty building digital deployment literacy

COURSE DELIVERY

Action-based learning materials with guided assessments and faculty support.

Course Outcomes

Our curriculum matches modern standard practices to provide exceptional training milestones.

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Understand the core principles of cybersecurity, ethical practices, and essential security concepts used to protect digital systems and networks.

CORE KNOWLEDGE

Network Scanning Techniques

Perform network scanning and reconnaissance using industry-standard tools to identify hosts, services, vulnerabilities, and potential security risks.

NETWORK SECURITY

Web Application Security

Analyze web applications to identify common vulnerabilities, assess security weaknesses, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies for secure deployment.

APPLICATION SECURITY

Digital Forensics Essentials

Conduct basic digital forensic investigations by collecting, preserving, and analyzing digital evidence using established forensic methodologies and tools.

DIGITAL FORENSICS

Security Analysis and Response

Detect, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity incidents by applying practical investigation techniques and industry-standard security toolkits effectively

INCIDENT RESPONSE

Ethical Cybersecurity Practices

Apply cybersecurity tools responsibly while adhering to ethical standards, legal requirements, and professional best practices for secure digital environments.

ETHICAL HACKING

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

This course is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students from any discipline who have a basic understanding of computers and the Internet. No prior cybersecurity knowledge is required, making it suitable for beginners as well as learners interested in developing practical cybersecurity skills.

Course Instructor

Expert guidance from acclaimed industry professional leaders.

Dr Gokulapriya R

Associate Professor

Dr Gokulapriya R is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at CHRIST (Deemed to be University). Her research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data Mining, and Web Analytics, with significant contributions to Scopus-indexed publications, research projects, and industry-oriented academic initiatives.

Program Overview

Academic Curriculum

A meticulous, guided learning path engineered to transform your cloud engineering expertise.

UNIT 1

Introduction to Cyber Security & Threat Landscape

Topic 1 Cyber Security Introduction Topic 2 CIA Triad, basic concepts Topic 3 Types of Cyber Threats Topic 4 Cyber Attack Lifecycle Topic 5 Overview of Cyber Security Tools

Unit 2

Network Scanning and Discovery Tools

Topic 1 Basics of Network Scanning Topic 2 Introduction to Nmap Topic 3 Advanced Nmap Techniques Topic 4 Zenmap GUI for Beginners Topic 5 Network Mapper Use Cases in Industry

Unit 3

Packet Capture and Analysis Tools

Topic 1 Introduction to Packet Sniffing Topic 2 Wireshark Basics Topic 3 Packet Filtering & Analysis Topic 4 Wireshark for Incident Analysis Topic 5 Tcpdump (Command Line Packet Capture)

Unit 4

Web Application Pen Test

Topic 1 Basics of Web Vulnerabilities Topic 2 OWASP Mutillidae Topic 3 Demonstartion of various attacks Topic 4 Burp Suite Community Edition Topic 5 SQL Map

Unit 5

Digital Forensics Tools

Topic 1 Introduction to Digital Forensics Topic 2 The Sleuth Kit Topic 3 FTK Imager Basics Topic 4 Autopsy Forensic Tool Topic 5 Tools Demonstration

Unit 6