This specialization offers a hands-on journey into identifying and mitigating cyber threats through real-world simulations. Learn to analyze suspicious behavior, detect attack types like SQL injection and DDoS, and apply preventive strategies using hashing and encryption. Secure password flows using SHA-256, simulate block cipher modes like ECB and CBC, and explore their real-world use in protecting sensitive data such as credit card and healthcare information.
By the end of this program, you will be able to:
- Detect Common Threats: Analyze logs to identify SQL injection or DDoS attacks
- Implement Defensive Measures: Apply hashing techniques and secure storage for user credentials
- Strengthen Data Security: Simulate encryption using ECB and CBC to protect critical assets
- Apply to Real-World Scenarios: Understand how hashing and encryption secure enterprise systems
Ideal for aspiring cybersecurity professionals, IT analysts, and tech learners seeking a strong foundation in system security and threat prevention.
Applied Learning Project
Project Overview: Cyberattack Investigation and Defense Simulation
In this project, you'll investigate a simulated cyberattack on an e-commerce system by analyzing logs to identify if it’s an SQL injection or DDoS attack. You'll apply preventive measures like password hashing using SHA-256, secure hash storage, and simulate data encryption using ECB and CBC modes. Finally, you'll compare encryption outcomes and explore how hashing and encryption secure real-world data like credit card details. This project builds essential skills in threat detection, password security, and encryption basics.
