Certified Cyber
Security Associate (CCSA)

Basics of cybersecurity and its terminologies, covering core concepts, the CIA triad, common threats, and the mindset needed before diving into technical topics.

Fundamentals of networking — OSI/TCP-IP models, IP addressing, routing, switching, protocols, and packet analysis needed to understand how data moves and how it can be attacked.

Hands-on Linux administration, command-line proficiency, and scripting with Bash/Python to automate tasks and operate confidently in security tooling environments.

Offensive security fundamentals including reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation techniques using industry-standard tools like Nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite.

Identifying and exploiting web vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, and authentication flaws, aligned with OWASP Top 10 methodology and manual testing techniques.

Testing REST and other APIs for broken authentication, authorization flaws, and data exposure, using tools like Postman and Burp Suite to secure modern application backends.

Blue-team fundamentals covering SOC operations, SIEM monitoring, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, and incident response to detect and respond to real-world cyber threats.