🛡️ Professional Certification Program

Certified Cybersecurity Professional (CCP)

Master cybersecurity operations, incident response, digital forensics, and DPDPA compliance with India's most comprehensive certification program

Industry-Ready Skills
⚖️ DPDPA 2023 Compliance
🎯 Hands-on Projects
📜 Certificate on Completion
6 Modules
25 Lessons
190+ Questions
40+ Hours

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Course Modules

Complete all 6 modules sequentially, then take the Final Exam

🎓 Certification Requirements

Complete all modules, pass the final exam, and submit your capstone project

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Final Certification Exam

Comprehensive assessment covering all 6 modules

Duration: 120 minutes
Questions: 70 (from 100-question bank)
Pass Mark: 60%
Format: MCQ + Scenario-based

⚠️ Mandatory Pass Sections:

  • Incident Response (Module 4)
  • Cyber Law & DPDPA (Module 5)
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Capstone Project

Design a comprehensive cybersecurity program for a real-world scenario

Scenario: Indian IT Company (500 employees)
Deliverables: 8 comprehensive sections
Length: 25-35 pages
Pass Mark: 70/100 points

📋 Required Deliverables:

  1. Executive Summary
  2. Current State Assessment
  3. Risk Assessment Report
  4. Security Architecture Design
  5. Incident Response Plan
  6. DPDPA Compliance Framework
  7. Security Awareness Program
  8. Implementation Roadmap
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📚 Complete Syllabus

Detailed breakdown of all topics covered in this certification

  • 1.1 Introduction to Cybersecurity: Definition, importance, cybersecurity vs information security, career paths
  • 1.2 Threat Landscape: Threat actors (nation-states, cybercriminals, hacktivists, insiders), attack motivations, current trends
  • 1.3 Security Principles: CIA Triad, defense in depth, least privilege, separation of duties
  • 1.4 Compliance Basics: Regulatory landscape, compliance frameworks, audit requirements
  • 2.1 Network Fundamentals: OSI model, TCP/IP, common protocols, network segmentation
  • 2.2 Perimeter Security: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, DMZ architecture, VPNs
  • 2.3 Cloud Security: Shared responsibility model, cloud security controls, AWS/Azure/GCP basics
  • 2.4 Zero Trust: Zero Trust principles, identity-centric security, micro-segmentation
  • 3.1 Attack Vectors: Phishing, social engineering, web attacks, network attacks, supply chain
  • 3.2 Malware Analysis: Types of malware, static vs dynamic analysis, sandboxing
  • 3.3 Threat Intelligence: CTI lifecycle, IOCs, MITRE ATT&CK framework, threat feeds
  • 3.4 Threat Hunting: Hypothesis-driven hunting, hunting methodologies, tools and techniques
  • 4.1 IR Fundamentals: NIST IR framework, IR team structure, playbooks, communication plans
  • 4.2 Detection & Analysis: SIEM, log analysis, alert triage, investigation techniques
  • 4.3 Containment & Recovery: Containment strategies, eradication, recovery, lessons learned
  • 4.4 Digital Forensics: Evidence handling, chain of custody, forensic tools, court admissibility (Indian Evidence Act)
  • 5.1 Legal Framework: IT Act 2000, amendments, key sections (43, 66, 69, 72, 79)
  • 5.2 DPDPA 2023: Scope, key definitions (Data Fiduciary, Data Principal), lawful processing
  • 5.3 Compliance Obligations: Consent management, data minimization, purpose limitation, storage limitation
  • 5.4 Breach Notification: CERT-In rules (6-hour reporting), DPB notification, incident documentation
  • 5.5 Enforcement: Data Protection Board, penalties (up to ₹250 crore), appeal mechanisms
  • 6.1 GRC: Governance frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, compliance mapping
  • 6.2 Security Operations: SOC models, metrics, SOAR, security automation
  • 6.3 Vulnerability Management: Scanning, CVSS scoring, patch management, remediation SLAs
  • 6.4 Security Architecture: Enterprise architecture frameworks, security design patterns, reference architectures

📖 Learning Resources

Supplementary materials to enhance your learning

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to complete the course?

You have lifetime access to all course materials. Most students complete the certification in 8-12 weeks studying 5-10 hours per week.

Is there a certificate upon completion?

Yes! Upon passing the Final Exam and Capstone Project, you'll receive the "Certified Cybersecurity Professional (CCP)" certificate from CyberLaw Academy.

Can I retake assessments?

Module assessments can be retaken unlimited times. The Final Exam allows 3 attempts, with a 24-hour cooling period between attempts.

Is the DPDPA section mandatory?

Yes! Given its importance for Indian cybersecurity professionals, you must score at least 60% on Module 5 questions in the Final Exam, regardless of overall score.