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Ardent Certified-CyberShield-Digital Security & Cyber Hygiene (CYBH)
Covers core security concepts and hygiene practices valuable across all BSc specialisations and increasingly expected as baseline workplace knowledge. Tools & Platforms: Kali Linux (intro), password managers, network scanning tools (basic)
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6 Months
Duration
Live +
Recorded
Max 30
Students
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify common cyber threats and apply basic protective measures
- Design and run a phishing-awareness exercise for an organisation
- Draft a basic incident-response checklist and cyber-hygiene policy
- Recognize phishing and social engineering attacks across email, messages, websites, and social media.
- Protect personal and professional data using appropriate privacy and security practices.
- Secure digital devices and applications through updates, access controls, and safe configuration practices.
- Social Media Security – Protect accounts, privacy, and personal information across social platforms.
- Evaluate suspicious links, files, websites, and digital communications before interacting with them.
- Data Protection – Safely store, share, and manage sensitive personal or business information.
- Practice safer online transactions and digital communication while minimizing security risks.
Course Objectives
- 1. Build foundational understanding of core cybersecurity concepts and common threats
- 2. Develop practical awareness of safe digital practices and basic incident response
- 3. Understand data-privacy and compliance basics relevant to any organisation
- 4. Build cybersecurity awareness and understand the importance of protecting digital identities, devices, networks, and information.
- 5. Learn secure browsing practices to identify suspicious websites, links, downloads, and online activities.
- 6. Understand data privacy and protection principles for safely handling personal and professional information.
- 7. Develop device security awareness for computers, smartphones, applications, and connected devices.
- 8. Recognize social engineering techniques and identify potentially fraudulent or manipulated communications.
- 9. Learn basic incident-response practices for reporting, containing, and responding to common security incidents.
- 10. Promote a security-first mindset that supports safe digital behavior in academic, professional, and personal environments.
Applications in Industry
- IT support and junior cybersecurity awareness roles
- Cyber-hygiene and compliance functions in any organisation
- Foundation for further specialisation in cybersecurity certifications
- Personal Digital Security – Protect personal accounts, devices, files, and online identities.
- Online Banking & Payments – Follow secure practices when using digital banking and payment platforms.
- Social Media Security – Protect accounts, privacy, and personal information across social platforms.
- Data Protection – Safely store, share, and manage sensitive personal or business information.
- Device Security – Improve the security of laptops, desktops, smartphones, and other connected devices.
- Remote Work Security – Follow safer practices when accessing workplace resources from home or public locations.
- Organizational Security Awareness – Support a culture of security by encouraging responsible digital practices among employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a practical cybersecurity awareness program focused on digital safety, cyber hygiene, threat awareness, privacy, account protection, and secure online practices.
The course is suitable for students, graduates, freshers, working professionals, and anyone who regularly uses digital devices and online services.
No. The course is designed for beginners and introduces cybersecurity concepts through simple, practical examples.
Learners will understand threats including phishing, malware, ransomware, social engineering, online scams, identity theft, and unsafe digital practices.
Yes. The program teaches learners how to recognize suspicious emails, links, messages, websites, attachments, and social-engineering attempts.
Yes. Learners will understand strong password practices, password managers, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), account protection, and access security.
No. The primary focus is digital security awareness and cyber hygiene, rather than advanced penetration testing or offensive cybersecurity techniques.
Yes. The course covers practical approaches to protecting personal information, managing privacy settings, and securely handling digital data.
The skills can be applied in personal digital life, workplaces, educational institutions, remote work environments, online banking, social media, and everyday internet usage.
The program develops essential cybersecurity awareness and digital safety skills that are increasingly valuable across modern workplaces, while also providing a foundation for further study in cybersecurity and information security.
Course Content — Modules
1
Introduction to Cybersecurity
1
What is Cybersecurity?
2
CIA Triad & Security Principles
3
Cybersecurity Domains
4
Roles & Career Paths
2
Cyber Threats & Attack Surface
1
Threats, Vulnerabilities & Risks
2
Attack Surface & Attack Vectors
3
Common Cyber Attacks
4
Threat Actors & Motivations
3
OSINT & Digital Investigation
1
Introduction to OSINT
2
Google Advanced Searching
3
Username, Domain & IP Investigation
4
Website Reconnaissance
4
Networking Fundamentals
1
IP Addressing, Port & MAC Address
2
TCP, UDP, Ports & Protocols
3
DNS, HTTP, DHCP & Routing
5
Google Dorks, Exploit DB, Shodan & VirusTotal
1
Google Dorks & Advanced Search
2
Exploit Database Fundamentals
3
Shodan for Asset Discovery
4
VirusTotal for Threat Intelligence
6
Windows Security Fundamentals
1
Windows Architecture & Accounts
2
File Permissions & NTFS
3
Windows Firewall & Defender
4
Hack Windows OS
7
Linux Security Fundamentals
1
Linux Architecture & File System
2
Users, Groups & Permissions
3
Hack Linux OS
8
Web Application Vulnerabilities
1
Web Architecture & HTTP/HTTPS
2
Authentication & Authorization Issues
3
Secure Web Application Concepts
9
SQL Injection
1
Databases & SQL Fundamentals
2
SQL Injection Concepts
3
Types of SQL Injection
4
Prevention & Parameterized Queries
10
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
1
Reflected XSS
2
Stored & DOM-Based XSS
3
XSS Prevention & Secure Coding
11
Phishing & Social Engineering
1
Social Engineering Fundamentals
2
Phishing & Spear Phishing
3
Phishing Concepts
4
Phishing Techniques
12
Burp Suite
1
Burp Suite Interface & Proxy
2
Site Map Proxy
3
Intruder
4
Repeater
13
Malware Fundamentals
1
What is Malware?
2
Viruses, Worms, Trojans & Ransomware
3
Malware Delivery & Persistence Concepts
4
Basic Malware Analysis & Indicators
14
Email Security
1
Email Protocols: SMTP, POP3 & IMAP
2
Email Headers & Metadata
3
Email Spoofing & Authentication
4
SPF, DKIM & DMARC
15
Cyber Laws & Ethics
1
Cybercrime & Cyber Law
2
IT Act & Relevant Indian Laws
3
Privacy & Data Protection
4
Ethical Hacking Rules & Responsible Disclosure
16
Basic Security Scanning
1
Vulnerability Scanning Concepts
2
Port & Service Discovery
3
Vulnerability Assessment
4
Scan Results & Risk Interpretation
17
Cyber Forensics Fundamentals
1
Digital Forensics Introduction
2
Evidence Identification & Preservation
3
Chain of Custody
4
Forensic Investigation Process
18
Anonymity & Privacy Fundamentals
1
Online Privacy Concepts
2
VPN, Proxy, Tor & Tails Fundamentals
3
Browser & Device Privacy
19
File System Forensics
1
File Systems & Metadata
2
Deleted File & Artifact Concepts
3
Timeline Analysis
4
Basic File Forensic Investigation
20
Wi-Fi Security & Ethical Testing
1
Wi-Fi & WLAN Fundamentals
2
WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Security
3
Wi-Fi Attack Concepts in Lab
4
Wi-Fi Security & Hardening
21
Man-in-the-Middle (MITM)
1
MITM Attack Fundamentals
2
Traffic Capturing
3
Traffic Analysis
4
Wireshark
22
Data Tampering
1
Data Integrity Fundamentals
2
File & Database Tampering
3
Hashing & Integrity Verification
4
Detection, Prevention & Recovery
23
CTF & Career Preparation
1
CTF Platforms & Rules
2
Beginner CTF Challenges
3
Building a Cybersecurity Portfolio
4
Resume, Interview & Career Preparation
24
Project Work & Documentation
1
Project Planning & Documentation
2
Security Assessment Project
3
Final Report Preparation
4
Project Presentation & Viva
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Course Delivery Format
Duration6 months (100 hours total)
ModeOnline Live Classes + Recorded Lectures
ScheduleWeekend & Weekday Evening Batches
Batch SizeMaximum 30 students
Prerequisites
- Laptop/Desktop with stable internet connection
- Basic English proficiency
- Willingness to dedicate 4–5 hours weekly
- No prior technical knowledge required
Investment & Scholarships
Course Fee
₹45,000
₹22,500
EMI OptionsAvailable
ScholarshipsMerit-based & Need-based
Early Bird15% Discount
Certification
- Course Completion Certificate
- Industry-recognized certifications
- LinkedIn badge
- Project completion certificates
Placement Support
- Resume building & LinkedIn optimization
- Mock interviews & soft skills training
- Access to job portal with 200+ partners
- Networking sessions with industry professionals
- Lifetime placement assistance
Learning Support
- 24/7 access to recorded lectures
- Doubt clearing sessions twice weekly
- Dedicated mentor support
- Peer learning community
- Monthly industry expert guest lectures
