Gain a solid understanding of operating systems, including memory management, file systems, and system architecture.
Acquire essential networking skills, including protocols, topologies, and security practices, with hands-on experience using tools like PowerShell, Wireshark, and Packet Tracer.

Gain advanced cybersecurity knowledge focused on enterprise and infrastructure security, essential for managing complex digital environments.
Develop a deep understanding of the NICE framework, security controls, firewalls, SIEM, VPNs, and identity and access management.

Learn essential principles of application security, covering web architecture, encryption, OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, and security testing practices.
Get hands-on experience with security tools, monitoring, and logging while using frameworks like NIST and ISO/IEC 27001 to mitigate vulnerabilities and improve cybersecurity.

Explore various types of malware and ransomware, how they spread, and ways to protect against them.
Gain hands-on experience in conducting malware analysis and incident response to detect and manage cyber threats effectively.

Understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity, including defensive and offensive security, hacker classifications, and attack methodologies like the Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK®.
Learn hands-on techniques for network scanning, footprinting, and enumeration, using real-world tools and methods to enhance offensive and defensive security.

Understand vulnerability management techniques, including vulnerability assessment using tools like Nessus and Nmap for effective scanning and reporting.
Learn advanced network security threats like sniffing, DoS/DDoS attacks, social engineering, and how to deploy defense strategies like honeypots, AAA, and Wireshark-based analysis.

Apply cybersecurity skills learned throughout the program in this culminating project.
Solve real-world, industry-based challenges and showcase your abilities to employers with a Capstone completion certificate from nvidya.

Participate in a session led by Purdue faculty and staff to explore the latest advancements in cybersecurity.
Learn about cutting-edge technologies and techniques in cybersecurity through engaging discussions and expert guidance.

Explore cutting-edge topics in generative AI, prompt engineering, and ChatGPT
Gain hands-on skills and practical insights into real-world business applications of GenAI
Learn to apply generative AI effectively and master prompt engineering for customized outputs

Explore the role of generative AI in cybersecurity, including its impact on threat intelligence, playbooks, and combating phishing, malware, and deep fakes.
Understand how generative AI can enhance defense strategies and threat prediction.
Investigate NLP strategies to improve cybersecurity defenses and anticipate threats.

Explore Microsoft Azure's core services, including computing, networking, and storage.
Understand Azure's architectural components and tools for security, governance, and administration.
Investigate how Azure supports cloud computing concepts and prepares you for a career in cloud technology.

Explore the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity in Microsoft environments.
Understand key concepts and tools for securing identities, managing compliance, and protecting information.
Investigate how Microsoft solutions integrate security, compliance, and identity management to enhance organizational protection.

Explore advanced security features and tools in Microsoft Azure to protect cloud environments.
Understand identity and access management, platform protection, and data security in Azure.
Investigate how to manage security operations and implement threat protection to secure your Azure infrastructure.

Conduct a vulnerability assessment on Windows Server 2016 using Metasploit to identify and exploit security weaknesses. Evaluate the impact on Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA), and perform a root cause analysis (RCA) to strengthen the overall security posture.

Deploy and administer Active Directory on Windows Server, ensuring domain security, configuring client systems, managing user and group accounts, and enforcing compliance with NIST/CIS standards for effective governance and administration."