Slide 1: Title Slide
Class 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity & Fundamentals
Cybersecurity Training Program
4th May, 2025.
📍 Facilitator: Onoja Sunday Onoja
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
🎯 Learning Objectives
• Understand the basics of cybersecurity and the current threat landscape.
• Learn key security concepts: CIA Triad, Defense in Depth, Zero Trust.
• Explore various cybersecurity career paths.
• Set up a personal cyber lab for hands-on practice.
Slide 3: What is Cybersecurity?
📌 Overview of Cybersecurity
Definition: Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs
from digital attacks.
🔐 Goal: Ensure Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of digital assets.
Slide 4: Current Threat Landscape
📌 Cyber Threat Landscape
• 🛑 Ransomware (e.g., WannaCry, REvil)
• 🎣 Phishing Attacks
• 🔗 Supply Chain Attacks (e.g., SolarWinds)
• Nation-State Attacks
• 👤 Insider Threats
Slide 5: Key Security Concepts - CIA Triad
• Confidentiality: Prevent unauthorized access
• Integrity: Protect data from unauthorized changes
• Availability: Ensure systems are accessible when needed
Slide 6: Defense in Depth
Multi-layered Security Approach
• Perimeter Security (Firewalls)
• Network Segmentation
• Endpoint Protection
• User Awareness & Training
Slide 7: Zero Trust Model
🔐 Zero Trust Principles
• "Never trust, always verify"
• Continuous validation of identities and access
• Least privilege access model
• Useful for cloud-native and remote environments
Slide 8: Cybersecurity Career Pathways
📌 Career Opportunities in Cybersecurity
Role Responsibilities Tools Used
Security Analyst Monitor security alerts, SIEMs (Splunk, QRadar), AV
incidents
SOC Analyst Work in Security IDS/IPS, Wireshark, EDR
Operations Centers
Penetration Tester Ethical hacking, find Kali Linux, Metasploit
vulnerabilities
GRC Analyst Risk, compliance, policy and GRC tools, ISO/NIST
audit Frameworks
Slide 9: Setting Up a Cyber Lab
Hands-On Practice Environment
Tools Needed:
• VirtualBox or VMware
• Kali Linux ISO
• Optional: AWS, Azure, TryHackMe, Hack The Box
Slide 10: Cyber Lab Setup Steps
🧰 Steps to Set Up Kali Linux VM:
1. Install VirtualBox
2. Download Kali Linux ISO
3. Create VM with:
• 2GB RAM
• 2 CPU Cores
• 20GB Disk
4. Attach ISO & Install Kali
5. Take a screenshot of Kali Desktop
Slide 11: Assignment
📝 Assignment
Topic: Research a recent cybersecurity breach (e.g., SolarWinds, Equifax)
Include:
• Attack vector
• Impact
• Response measures
• Lessons learned
📄 Length: 1 page
Slide 12: Mini-Project
💻 Mini-Project: Kali VM Setup
Task: Install and configure Kali Linux in VirtualBox
Deliverable: Screenshot of your Kali Desktop
✅ Ensure tools like Terminal and Firefox are visible