5-Day Cybersecurity Awareness Program at NUST – 2022
RECYPHER and NCSAEL-NUST jointly organized a series of Cybersecurity Awareness Training sessions designed to enhance participants' skills in the dynamic field of cybersecurity. The program, conducted from August 29 to September 02, 2022, offered comprehensive knowledge and practical experience through hands-on training. The sessions covered a range of crucial topics aligned with globally recognized certifications, including CEH, CISA, and CCNA, and emphasized the implementation of industry best practices and compliance with esteemed standards such as ISO-27001, ISO-27002, and NIST SP 800-53.
Led by seasoned cybersecurity experts, the interactive training sessions encouraged active participation and collaboration among the participants. This approach ensured that attendees were well-equipped to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges. The dedication displayed by the participants, combined with the expertise of the trainers, contributed to the resounding success of the program and propelled the careers of the participants to new heights.
The training program delved into various topics, providing detailed insights and practical knowledge. Here is an overview of the sessions covered:
- Common types of cyber-attacks and threats
- Legal and ethical considerations of using digital technologies.
- Recognizing the signs of a cyber-attack
- Responding to cyber incident
- Significance of security updates
- Network auditing and penetration testing
- Mobile applications auditing and penetration testing
- Web applications auditing and penetration testing.
- Vulnerability assessment of embedded devices through firmware analysis
- Advanced malware analysis
- Minimizing transparency in information flow by using virtual private networks.
- Information systems auditing and standardization
- Security essentials for the corporate sector
- Roles of machine learning for detecting cybercrimes on social media.
These sessions provided participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in key areas of cybersecurity. The program covered a wide range of topics, including network security, mobile and web application security, vulnerability assessment, advanced malware analysis, virtual private networks, information systems auditing, security essentials for the corporate sector, and the role of machine learning in detecting cybercrimes on social media.
The program concluded with a closing ceremony where participants received certificates of participation, acknowledging their dedication and successful completion of the Cybersecurity Awareness Training. The distribution of these certificates further recognized the participants' commitment to enhancing their cybersecurity skills and staying abreast of the latest industry trends.
The participants of the Cybersecurity Awareness Training sessions organized by RECYPHER and NCSAEL-NUST expressed overwhelmingly positive feedback about the comprehensive and practical knowledge they gained. They appreciated the informative and hands-on approach of the training program, with sessions covering a range of cybersecurity domains including network auditing, penetration testing, mobile and web application security, vulnerability assessment, advanced malware analysis, virtual private networks, information systems auditing, and machine learning for detecting cybercrimes on social media. The trainers' expertise, clear explanations, and ongoing support were highly valued by the participants. They also praised the closing ceremony and the distribution of participation certificates as a recognition of their commitment to cybersecurity excellence. Overall, the participants expressed gratitude for the valuable skills and insights gained during the program, equipping them to tackle cybersecurity challenges effectively and advance in their careers.