Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking Masterclass IIIT Hyderabad

Timing (10:30 AM to 11:00 AM)

Build core knowledge of cyber threats, ethical hacking, and the digital security landscape.

Topics Covered

• Definition and scope of cybersecurity in modern systems

• Why individuals, applications, and organizations are vulnerable

• Overview of real-world cyber incidents (frauds, data leaks, account compromises)

• Ethical hacking: purpose, legality, and professional responsibility

• High-level attack lifecycle: reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and trace evasion

• Security fundamentals: people, process, and technology

Skills Acquired

• Ability to explain core cybersecurity concepts clearly

• Understanding of attacker vs defender mindset

• Awareness of ethical and legal boundaries in cybersecurity

• Foundational threat-modeling perspective

Timing (11:00 AM to 12:00 AM)

Topics Covered

• Open-source intelligence (OSINT) and footprinting fundamentals

• Publicly exposed organizational and individual information

• Network scanning concepts: ports, services, and surface exposure

• Phishing attack mechanisms and human vulnerability exploitation

• Common phishing formats: email, messages, and fake login pages

Skills Acquired

• Ability to identify publicly exposed digital information

• Understanding how attackers discover system weaknesses

• Ability to recognize phishing attempts and social engineering patterns

• Improved awareness of human-centric security risks

Timing (12:00 AM to 1:00 PM)

Topics Covered

• Web application architecture and request–response flow

• Common web application vulnerabilities:

  • Input validation flaws

  • Authentication weaknesses

  • Injection vulnerabilities (conceptual)

• Introduction to Burp Suite and its role in security testing

• Intercepting, modifying, and analyzing web traffic in a controlled environment

Skills Acquired

• Ability to understand how web applications are tested for security

• Familiarity with industry-standard security testing tools

• Understanding how vulnerabilities are identified before exploitation

• Confidence in interpreting web security testing results

Timing (2:00 PM to 03:30 PM)

Topics Covered

• Data breaches and their organizational impact

• Identity theft scenarios:

  • SIM swap fraud

  • Account takeover

  • Financial fraud

• Mobile and endpoint security risks

• Hardware-level and physical access threats (conceptual)

• Organizational security controls:

  • Firewalls

  • Monitoring systems

  • Security policies and employee training

Skills Acquired

• Ability to assess real-world cyber risk scenarios

• Understanding of incident impact and post-breach consequences

• Awareness of enterprise-level defensive strategies

• Improved personal and organizational security awareness

Timing (3:30 PM to 04:30 PM)

Topics Covered

• Role of artificial intelligence in modern cybersecurity

• AI-driven threat detection and anomaly analysis

• Security automation and monitoring systems

• Use of AI by attackers (awareness-focused)

• Overview of hardware-based and physical attacks

Skills Aquired

• Understanding of AI applications in cybersecurity operations

• Awareness of emerging and advanced threat vectors

• Ability to contextualize future cybersecurity trends

• Strategic perspective on evolving security challenges

Timing (3:30 PM to 04:30 PM)

Topics Covered

• Ethical responsibility and legal considerations in cybersecurity practice

• Cybersecurity career pathways:

  • SOC Analyst

  • Security Analyst

  • Penetration Tester

  • GRC and compliance roles

• Blue team vs red team roles

• Industry certifications and learning progression

• Guidance on selecting specialization areas

Skills Acquired

• Clarity on cybersecurity career options and entry paths

• Understanding of professional ethics and compliance requirements

• Ability to plan a structured cybersecurity learning roadmap

• Informed decision-making for future specialization