In this module, we will explore the intricacies of malware, vulnerabilities, and exploits. Students will learn to differentiate between faults, flaws, vulnerabilities, and exploits, utilize major malware catalogs, and understand the significance of signatures and polymorphism in malware identification. The course also covers key malware types and foundational exploitation techniques, including buffer overflows and SQL injections.

This module introduces the fundamental concepts of NetFlow, covering its major components, processes, and analysis principles. Students will learn how NetFlow is derived from network traffic, differentiate it from session data, and utilize tools like SiLK or Wireshark to collect and analyze router and PC traffic effectively.

This module explores the fundamentals of Internet space management, including the purchasing process, and the differences between IPv4 and IPv6 addressing. It delves into the structure of CIDR blocks, autonomous systems, and BGP routing. You'll also learn to use tools like WHOIS, looking glasses, and RIBS to gather host information.

This module explores the cybersecurity landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT), delving into NIST's trust concerns, IoT protocols, and the associated risks. Participants will understand privacy concerns, and risk mitigation strategies, and will gain hands-on experience in building an IoT framework and creating custom Node-Red flows using Docker containers.