SkillBridge
Transform your career with the CyberForge SkillBridge Program, learning crucial Skills & Tools, preparing for top cybersecurity certifications with expert and AI-driven guidance along side your graduation.
Program is divided into 4 self-paced modules. Each module consists of:
- 20 hours Recorded Lectures
- Access to MCQs, and CTFs
- Discord support
- Certificate of Completion
- Certificate of Proficiency (CTF Based)
- Support for submissions in International Conferences Discounts on Summer trainings and Exam vouchers Placement Assistance after Module 4
- 1 AI interview per month
- 1 Resume review by Expert
- 1 Expert interview
- 1 Cybersecurity Project (guidance provided)
- 1:1 calls (1 hour assured per student/week)
- 1 Mega CTF Guest sessions with Industry experts Assured summer internship for Top 50% performers
Prepare for 4+ Certifications
1:1 Mentorship and Project Guidance
Mock Interviews by AI and Experts
20-hours Recorded Lectures
How it helps?
Problems for freshers to secure entry level Cybersecurity jobs and how SkillBridge helps to solve them.
Hurdles
How SkillBridge Helps
Lack of Certifications
Prepares for Key Certifications
Prepares for CompTIA Security+, EC-Council CEH, Cisco Cyber Ops, AWS Certified Security, Splunk Core Certified User. 85% of Fresher Cybersecurity roles require at least one of these certifications.
Little Usable Skills and Knowledge of Tools/Technologies
Comprehensive Skills Coverage
Covers SIEM, Docker, PowerShell, AWS, Web/Network/Web Pentesting, Splunk, Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, Linux, and more. These skills are required in 80% of Fresher Cybersecurity roles.
Generic Resume and No Cybersecurity Projects
Guidance on Real-World Projects
Guides on real-world, relevant Cybersecurity projects, tools, and research.
No Interview Experience
Interview Preparation
Helps in preparation with regular interviews with AI and Experts.
Difficultly in finding Internship
Assured 2-month Interships for Good Performers
Top 5% students of batch will be offered Paid Hybrid internship with CyberForge in Summers @ 10,000 INR/month. Next 45% will be offered Free Hybrid Internship to work on exciting projects. 2-month internships will be offered after completion of Module 2 and Module 4 in Summers.
Scoring Interview Off-Campus
Placement Assistance after Module 4
We will work with our industry partners to get students shortlisted for Off-Campus interview for Cybersecurity jobs. While we are confident in getting you shortlisted, we can't promise placement.
Program Syllabus
The SkillBridge program provides a comprehensive training in cybersecurity, divided into 4 self-paced modules covering Pentesting, Digital Forensics, SOC operations, and cloud security.
Note: All modules are mandatory for Placement assist. And, modules can't be skipped i.e. You can't directly start with Module 2 or Module 3.
Module I: Pentesting
- Linux Basics: Introduction to Linux.
- Virtualization: Virtual Machines, Containers, Docker, and Docker-compose.
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Importance, impact, common threats, and vulnerabilities.
- Network Security Essentials: OSI and TCP/IP models, firewalls, VLANs, and VPNs.
- Cryptography Basics: Encryption, hashing, and digital signatures.
- Identity and Access Management (IAM): Authentication methods and access control strategies.
- Reconnaissance and Scanning: Information gathering techniques and network scanning using tools like Nmap.
- System Hacking Techniques: Password cracking, privilege escalation, and covering tracks.
- Malware Threats: Types of malware and anti-malware strategies.
- Network Security: IDS/IPS systems, network monitoring, and threat detection.
- Web Application Security: OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
Hands-on with: VirtualBox, Kali linux, Docker, Docker-compose, Wireshark, Nmap, hashcat, Jothn the Ripper and more.
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Module II: Digital Forensics
- Introduction to Digital Forensics: Overview of Forensics Types (Disk, Network, Memory) and Lab Setup.
- Windows Disk Forensics: Acquire disk image (FTK Imager), process in Autopsy, analyze artifacts (user activity, deleted files).
- Linux Disk Forensics: Disk image with dd, analyze in Autopsy, identify artifacts (logs, command history, file metadata).
- Windows Registry Forensics: Extract and analyze Windows registry files (SAM, SYSTEM, SOFTWARE) for key artifacts: user accounts, USB history, installed software.
- Linux Log and User Activity Analysis: Critical Linux logs (auth.log, syslog) and parse logs for user activity, system events.
- Windows Memory Forensics: Capture memory with Dumplt and analyze using Volatility
- Linux Memory Forensics: Memory dump on Linux with LiME, analyze using Volatility plugins.
- Network Forensics Fundamentals: Network traffic analysis with Wireshark and protocols (HTTP, DNS, FTP) analysis for suspicious activities.
Hands-on with: FTK Imager, Autopsy, Volatility, Wireshark, DumpIt, LiME, Hayabusa, and more.
Module III: SOC Operations
- Introduction to SOC Operations: Role of SOC in cybersecurity, team structure, and responsibilities.
- Threat Detection and Monitoring: Understanding common threats and monitoring strategies.
- Introduction to SIEM: Purpose of SIEM in SOC and key features of SIEM tools.
- Getting Started with Splunk: Overview of Splunk, setting up, and navigating Splunk.
- Log Management in Splunk: Collecting, indexing, searching, and filtering logs.
- Creating Dashboards and Reports: Building Splunk dashboards and generating automated reports.
- Incident Response Basics: Steps in incident response and the role of SOC in handling incidents.
- Alert Management in Splunk: Configuring alerts, managing, and responding to alerts.
- Basic Security Analytics: Identifying patterns, anomalies, and leveraging Splunk for threat analysis.
- Compliance and Documentation: Importance of compliance in SOC and documenting incidents and responses.
Hands-on with: Splunk
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Module IV: Cloud Security
- Introduction to Cloud Security: Importance of security in cloud environments, shared responsibility model.
- AWS Security Basics: Overview of AWS security services and key security concepts.
- Identity and Access Management (IAM): Setting up IAM users and roles, implementing least privilege.
- Network Security in AWS: Configuring Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), security groups, and network ACLs.
- Data Protection in AWS: Encryption at rest and in transit, using AWS Key Management Service (KMS).
- Monitoring and Logging: Setting up AWS CloudTrail and CloudWatch, analyzing logs for security events.
- AWS Security Best Practices: Securing AWS accounts, multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Introduction to AWS WAF and Shield: Protecting web applications with AWS WAF, DDoS protection with AWS Shield.
- Incident Response in AWS: Preparing for incidents in the cloud, using AWS tools for incident response.
- Compliance and Governance in AWS: Understanding AWS compliance programs, implementing governance frameworks.
Hands-on with: Pacu, AWS CloudTrail, AWS CloudWatch, AWS WAF(Web Application Firewall), AWS Shield and AWS Key Management Service (KMS) and more.
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Benefits of SkillBridge
Expand Employability
Invest a few hours weekly to enhance your career prospects.
Advanced Skills Preparation
Prepare for cybersecurity certifications with targeted learning.
Polished Resume
Showcase real-world cybersecurity projects on your resume.
Improved Interview Skills
Boost your performance in job interviews.
Exclusive Discounts
Access discounts on advanced cybersecurity bootcamps..
Top Student Opportunities
Top students can secure remote internships and present at conferences (travel/food expenses not covered).
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