Certified Cybersecurity Foundations and Practical Analyst Program (CCFPAP)
🔐 Program Overview
The Certified Cybersecurity Foundations and Practical Analyst Program (CCFPAP) is a comprehensive, multi-level training and certification program designed to equip learners with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills in the field of cybersecurity. Structured across six progressive levels and ten core modules, the program aligns with industry standards and simulates real-world security environments to prepare participants for roles as cybersecurity analysts and penetration testers.
🎯 Program Objectives
- Build a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, tools, and threat landscapes.
- Enable practical understanding of network traffic analysis, ethical hacking, system monitoring, and cryptography.
- Empower learners to conduct forensics and file integrity audits using professional-grade tools.
- Deliver capstone-level training that simulates end-to-end security analysis in real-world scenarios.
Duration
36 Hours
Projects
5 Security Projects
Mentorship
1:1 Mentorship
Certification
Module-wise & Final Certificate
Course Modules
Level 1: Foundation of Cybersecurity
75% Required- Overview of Cybersecurity Principles
- Domains: Network, Application, and Data Security
- Cybersecurity Threat Landscape
🎓 Certificate of Completion – Level 1
Level 2: Lab Environment Setup
75% Required- Installing Kali Linux and Windows in VirtualBox
- Configuring Virtual Networks for Testing
- Tools Overview: Nmap, Wireshark, Tripwire
🎓 Certificate of Completion – Level 2
Level 3: Understanding Logs and Monitoring
75% Required- System Logs: Linux vs Windows
- Monitoring with Event Viewer and journalctl
- Introduction to SIEM Concepts
🎓 Certificate of Completion – Level 3
Level 4: Network and Traffic Analysis
75% Required- Introduction to Nmap
- Scanning Techniques and Command-line Options
- OS Detection and Service Enumeration
🎓 Certificate of Completion – Level 4
Level 5: Packet Analysis with Wireshark
75% Required- Packet Capturing Basics
- Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP
- Identifying Anomalies and Malicious Packets
🎓 Certificate of Completion – Level 5
Level 6: System Integrity and Forensics
75% Required- Installation and Initialization of Tripwire
- Policy File Configuration
- Monitoring File Changes and Generating Reports
🎓 Certificate of Completion – Level 6
Level 7: Email Investigation
75% Required- Structure of an Email Header
- Tools for Email Forensics (ExifTool, CyberChef)
- Detecting Phishing, Spoofing, and Forgery
🎓 Certificate of Completion – Level 7
Level 8: Data Protection and Hiding Techniques
75% Required- Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption
- RSA, AES, and Hashing Techniques
- Real-world Use Cases
🎓 Certificate of Completion – Level 8
Level 9: Steganography Techniques
75% Required- Hiding Information in Images
- Detection Tools and Techniques
- Countermeasures and Risk Assessment
🎓 Certificate of Completion – Level 9
Level 10: Capstone and Certification
100% Completion Required- Perform End-to-End Investigation on Simulated Attack
- Include Nmap Scan, Packet Capture, File Check, Email Trace, and Crypto Analysis
🎓 Final Internship Certificate – Cybersecurity Analyst (Summer 2025)
Ready to Test Your Knowledge?
Take the final course assessment to earn your certificate
Take Final Assessment