Prerequisites for Exam Application
Before applying for the exam, it is highly recommended that participants have a foundational understanding of the following topics:
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Overview of Cybersecurity
- Importance of Cybersecurity
- Key Concepts: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA Triad)
- Common Cybersecurity Threats and Attacks
- Cryptography and Network Security
- Basics of Cryptography
- Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption
- Hash Functions and Digital Signatures
- Network Security Measures: Firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS
- Social Engineering and Malware
- Understanding Social Engineering
- Types of Social Engineering Attacks
- Malware Types and Characteristics
- Anti-malware Measures and Best Practices
- Penetration Testing
- Introduction to Penetration Testing
- Phases of Penetration Testing
- Common Penetration Testing Techniques
- Privilege Escalation and Exploitation
- Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity
- Advanced Threats: APTs, Zero-Day Exploits
- Web Application Security: SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF
- Wireless Security: Bluesnarfing, Eavesdropping
Applicants should be familiar with the above topics to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the exam content. This knowledge will contribute to a successful exam experience and a better assessment of cybersecurity skills.
