CyberShield Innovators: Network-System Security

This course aims to equip learners with essential cybersecurity skills through hands-on training in penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and threat detection techniques. By using real-world tools and virtual environments, the course prepares participants to understand and respond to modern cyber threats effectively. It emphasizes deep tech elements such as virtualization, artificial intelligence (AI), open-source intelligence (OSINT), and advanced exploitation frameworks.

Target Audience
The course is designed for:

University students and recent graduates in Computer Engineering, Information Security, or related fields
IT professionals seeking to specialize in cybersecurity
Technical staff and educators looking to build penetration testing capabilities
Beginners with foundational knowledge in computing and networks who want to enter the cybersecurity domain and other individuals interested in this field will have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge in cybersecurity and advance their careers.
Key Knowledge and Skills Developed
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of operating systems (especially Linux) and their security models
Perform information gathering using OSINT and Google Dorking techniques
Deploy and manage virtual cybersecurity labs using Kali Linux, Metasploitable, and VulnNet
Conduct vulnerability scanning and exploit analysis using Nmap, Nessus, Burp Suite, and Metasploit
Execute real-world penetration testing on web applications and Active Directory environments
Apply AI and machine learning algorithms for threat detection and anomaly classification
Course Structure and Deep Tech Focus
The course is structured into five key modules:

Cybersecurity Fundamentals and OS Architecture

Linux security principles, file systems, user permissions, kernel security
Virtualization technologies (VMware, VirtualBox)
Information Gathering and OSINT Techniques

Google Hacking, WHOIS, DNS, and Shodan
SOCMINT, WEBINT, and technical intelligence tools
Web Application and Network Penetration Testing

Hands-on labs using bWAPP, DVWA, and vulnerable environments
Exploiting SQLi, XSS, authentication flaws
Advanced Exploitation and Active Directory Attacks

Kerberoasting, Pass-the-Hash, and privilege escalation in simulated enterprise networks
Tools: Impacket, CrackMapExec, Evil-WinRM
AI for Cybersecurity

Supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms
Use of models for intrusion detection, spam filtering, and anomaly detection
Teaching and Assessment
The course combines theory with practical, lab-based sessions. Learners will participate in:

Guided video tutorials and live online workshops
Individual and group assignments in virtual labs
Final project: Conducting a full penetration test on a target system and documenting findings
Assessment methods include lab exercises, quizzes, peer-reviewed reports, and a capstone project.

Practical Information
Duration: 10 weeks (5 modules, 2 weeks each)
Format: Online (online lectures + virtual lab access)
Language: English
Location: Istanbul Gelisim University (and remote access)
Fees: Free for all participants
Tools Required: A computer capable of running virtual machines (VMs)