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Our Microcredentials Program in Cybersecurity is designed to provide comprehensive training in the most important areas of cybersecurity through six specialized modules. Each microcredential is a key component that will allow you to develop specific skills and prepare you to face current and future challenges in the field of digital security.

List of microcredentials

1. Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

This module is the foundation upon which your cybersecurity knowledge will be built. Here, you will gain a solid understanding of essential concepts, such as the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA), types of cyberattacks, network security, and the basic tools used to protect digital information. It is ideal for those starting their journey in cybersecurity or looking to strengthen their understanding of fundamental principles.

Key topics:

  • Information security and types of threats
  • Basic cryptography
  • Risk and vulnerability management
  • Network and system protection

2. Programming for Cybersecurity.

In this module, you will learn the most relevant programming languages for cybersecurity, along with techniques for analyzing and developing secure software. Programming is a critical skill for automating tasks, performing malware analysis, creating security scripts, and understanding the logic behind software vulnerabilities.

Key topics:

  • Introduction to Python and Bash scripting
  • Data analysis with Python
  • SQL language
  • Development of automation scripts

3. Ethical Hacking.

Ethical hacking is one of the most dynamic and in-demand areas of cybersecurity. This module will provide you with the necessary skills to think like an attacker, identify vulnerabilities, and conduct penetration testing in an ethical and professional manner, all within legal and compliance frameworks. You will learn advanced attack and defense techniques to simulate real-world cyberattack scenarios.

Key topics:

  • Penetration testing methodology
  • Hacking tools like Metasploit, Nmap, and Wireshark
  • Exploitation of vulnerabilities in networks, web applications, and systems
  • Security reporting and recommendations

4. Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR)

This module is focused on equipping you to effectively respond to security incidents and conduct digital forensic investigations. You will learn to collect, analyze, and preserve digital evidence, as well as develop rapid response strategies to mitigate damage in the event of cyberattacks.

Key topics:

  • Forensic investigation techniques in systems and networks
  • Malware analysis and attacks
  • Evidence collection and incident handling
  • Forensic tools

5. Cyber Intelligence

Cyber intelligence is key to preventing and anticipating threats before they become critical issues. In this module, you will develop skills to collect, analyze, and utilize intelligence on cyber threats. You will also learn to interpret intelligence data and integrate it into your organization’s security strategies.

Key topics:

  • Intelligence sources and threat analysis
  • Cyber intelligence processes
  • Analysis of threat actors and APTs (Advanced Persistent Threats)
  • OSINT techniques (Open Source Intelligence)

6. DevSecOps

The integration of security into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps) is essential for creating robust and secure applications from the start. This module will teach you how to implement automated security practices in agile development environments, ensuring that code and applications are secure and meet the industry’s highest standards.

Key topics:

  • Fundamentals of DevOps and its relationship to security
  • Automation of security in CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment)
  • Static and dynamic code analysis
  • Vulnerability management in software development
 

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Subjets

  1. Introduction and Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
  2. Ethical and Legal Aspects of Cybersecurity
  3. Principles of Cryptography Applied to Information Protection
  4. Concept of Secure Networks and Their Implementation.
  5. Final Project.
 

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942 20 14 11/12
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