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.

VirtualBox Kali Linux Docker and Docker-compose Wireshark Nmap Hashcat John the Ripper

Syllabus Covered For:

CompTIA Security+ Cisco CyberOps

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.

FTK-Imager Autopsy Volatility Wireshark Hayabusa LiME

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

Splunk

Syllabus Covered For:

Splunk Core Certified User

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.

Pacu AWS CloudTrail AWS CloudWatch AWS WAF AWS Shield AWS KMS

Syllabus Covered For:

AWS Certified Security

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).

Reserve your spot!