Project: Defending the Digital Frontier 🛡️
Bootcamp Vision
Recognizing the growing threat of cyber attacks, this advanced 12-week bootcamp in Pokhara was established to cultivate a new generation of cybersecurity specialists. It covered offensive and defensive security principles.
Prerequisites
Participants needed a strong foundation in networking and programming (Python/C++).
Module 1: Network Security & Defense
This module focused on securing network infrastructure. We used a lab environment to simulate real-world attacks.
- Topic A: Firewall and IDS/IPS Configuration
- Topic B: VPN Implementation and Tunneling Protocols
- Topic C: Forensic Analysis of Network Traffic
Module 2: Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
The practical module where students learned to think like an attacker to strengthen defenses.
Tools Utilized:
- Nmap: Network mapping and port scanning.
- Wireshark: Packet analysis.
- Metasploit: Exploitation framework.
Final Project: Simulated Enterprise Pentest
The bootcamp culminated in a competition where teams performed a full-scale penetration test on a simulated enterprise network, reporting vulnerabilities and recommending remediation strategies.
Achievement: The winning team discovered a zero-day-like vulnerability in a legacy simulated system, earning high praise from industry mentors.
Call to Action
We are currently seeking industry partners to offer apprenticeships to these talented graduates. Contact us to collaborate and secure Nepal's digital future.