Foundation Course on Cyberforensics and Pentesting

20th November 2025

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Course Outline Curriculum Registration Class Information Instructors

Course Outline

Course Details

• Duration: 2 Month
• Format: Online, 2 classes per week
• Mode: Lecture-based with hands-on labs and assessments
• Prerequisites: Basic understanding of computers and the internet

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity and cyberforensics.
• Learn threat intelligence and threat modeling techniques.
• Gain skills in cyberforensic applications and tools.
• Explore security concepts and their practical applications.
• Understand SOC architecture and introductory pentesting techniques.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

• Students interested in cybersecurity and cyberforensics careers.
• IT professionals seeking to enhance their security and forensics knowledge.
• Individuals aiming to understand and protect against cyber threats.

Course Structure

The course is divided into five modules, each focusing on a key area of cyberforensics and pentesting.

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity and Forensics

This module covers the basics of cybersecurity and cyberforensics.

• Topics: Cybersecurity principles, types of cyber threats, introduction to cyberforensics.

Module 2: Threat Intelligence and Threat Modeling

Learn techniques for identifying and modeling cyber threats.

• Topics: Threat intelligence gathering, threat modeling methodologies.

Module 3: Cyberforensics and Applications

Focus on forensic techniques and their practical applications.

• Topics: Digital evidence collection, forensic tools, and case studies.

Module 4: Security Concepts

Explore fundamental security concepts and their implementation.

• Topics: Security policies, encryption, access control.

Module 5: SOC Architecture and Pentesting

Introduction to Security Operations Center (SOC) and pentesting basics.

• Topics: SOC components, incident response, pentesting methodologies.

Assessments and Certification Requirements

To complete this course, participants must:

• Complete quizzes and hands-on labs.
• Pass the final project with a score of 70% or above.

Certification: Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Course Resources and Tools

• Tools: Wireshark, Autopsy, FTK Imager, Kali Linux.
• Materials: Lecture slides, recorded sessions, lab instructions, reading materials.

Through interactive sessions and hands-on activities, participants will gain a solid foundation in cybersecurity, cyberforensics, and pentesting, preparing them to tackle real-world cyber threats.

Curriculum

Week 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity and Forensics

Session 1: Understanding Cybersecurity - Definition, principles, and types of cyber threats.

Session 2: Introduction to Cyberforensics - Purpose, ethics, and forensic processes.

Week 2: Threat Intelligence and Threat Modeling

Session 1: Threat Intelligence - Sources, collection, and analysis.

Session 2: Threat Modeling - Methodologies and practical applications.

Week 3: Cyberforensics and Its Applications

Session 1: Digital Evidence - Collection, preservation, and analysis.

Session 2: Forensic Tools - Using Autopsy, FTK Imager, and other tools.

Week 4: Security Concepts

Session 1: Security Fundamentals - Policies, encryption, and access control.

Session 2: Implementing Security - Practical applications and best practices.

Week 5: Introduction to SOC Architecture

Session 1: SOC Fundamentals - Components, roles, and operations.

Session 2: Incident Response - Processes and tools for handling incidents.

Last Week: Introduction to Pentesting

Session 1: Pentesting Basics - Methodologies, tools, and ethical considerations.

Session 2: Hands-on Pentesting - Using Kali Linux for practical exercises.

Registration

Register soon to secure your spot in this comprehensive course on Cyberforensics and Pentesting. Classes are held online, providing a flexible learning environment.

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Class Information

Start Date: 20th November 2025

Class Schedule: Online sessions every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

Course Duration: 6 Weeks

Evaluation: Quizzes, Assignments, and a Final Assessment

Certification: Certificate upon completion

Instructors Profile

Mr. Shreyas Patel

Specialised area: Cyber Security

Qualification: M.Sc. Digital Forensics and Information Security, NFSU Delhi

Mr. Milik Ahmed

Qualification: M.Sc. Forensic Science, NFSU Delhi; Ethical Hacker, Frontend Developer, Prompt Engineer