Master the core principles of cybersecurity, explore the threat landscape, and learn how to build a resilient security
Cybersecurity Engineer – Domain 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Program Overview
What you’ll learn
- Implement Secure Architecture Principles: Explore secure system design methodologies, including Defense in Depth, Principle of Least Privilege.
- Understand Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Gain a solid grasp of the history of computing, core cybersecurity principles like the CIA triad.
- Master Network Design and Analysis: Learn how to capture, analyze, and interpret network traffic using tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump.
- Navigate Cybersecurity Certifications and Frameworks: Understand the structure of the Certified Cybersecurity Engineer program and relevant compliance standards.
Course Content
- Introduction to Cybersecurity Engineer –> 1 lecture • 49min.
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals –> 1 lecture • 33min.
- Network Fundamentals Design –> 3 lectures • 2hr 13min.
- Security Architecture –> 3 lectures • 1hr 22min.
- Practice Exam, Mock Exam and Flashcards –> 1 lecture • 1min.
Requirements
Cybersecurity Engineer – Domain 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Program Overview
Are you ready to begin your journey into the world of cybersecurity engineering? This foundational course is part of the Certcop Certified Cybersecurity Engineer program and focuses on equipping you with the essential knowledge and skills to understand, design, and manage secure computing environments. Whether you’re just getting started or seeking to strengthen your cybersecurity core, this course sets the stage for more advanced domains to follow.
In this domain, we cover the fundamentals of cybersecurity, network design, and security architecture, as well as the structure and certification path of the Certcop program itself.
You’ll begin with an overview of the course structure, certification goals, and alignment with DoD Cybersecurity Workforce Frameworks (8140/8570). We’ll then move into the foundational principles of computing, networking, and the evolution of the internet, examining how historical context influences today’s cybersecurity best practices.
Next, we dive deep into network design and fundamental protocols. Learn to use tools like Wireshark, tcpdump, and tshark to capture and analyze traffic, understand how DNS works, recognize session hijacking techniques, and explore the implications of IPv6. This section also includes practical insights into secure network architectures, including VLANs, VPNs, ACLs, port security, and DMZs.
The final module introduces you to security architecture and secure system design. From concepts like Defense in Depth and Least Privilege to threat modeling and security models, you’ll develop the ability to assess vulnerabilities and select appropriate controls for client, server, and distributed systems—including modern environments such as IoT and Industrial Control Systems.
This course blends theory, real-world application, and tool demonstrations, making it ideal for students, professionals, and aspiring engineers preparing for a cybersecurity career or certification.