Cybersecurity Project ideas

In order to demonstrate your understanding of situations and critical thinking abilities, it is essential that beginners?to the cybersecurity field engage in cybersecurity initiatives. Therefore, in terms of careers, these projects might be very helpful.

Here are 3 cybersecurity projects you can look at:

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Encryption/Decryption

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Julius Caesar, the autocrat of Rome, gave his army cryptic orders using one of the earliest encryption/decryption techniques. Because of its simplicity, the cypher algorithm continues to be secure and quick even after numerous new algorithms have been devised.

The project's goal is to understand Caesar Cipher encryption and decryption.

How does it work?

This algorithm shifts the numerical or alphabetic values repeatedly to the right in accordance with the basic logic of a numeric cipher.

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For example, consider the word GOOD?LEARNING. If we apply a cypher value, the alphabets are shifted by that many times to the right of it. As a result, JUHDW OHDUQLQJ, sometimes referred to as the cipher text, becomes GOOD?LEARNING. To get the regular text back, use the same method.

What can you do?with this?

Any programming language that can be used to operate on the encryption and decryption of the provided text can be used to develop the cipher. Check out this free?encryption training course.

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Keylogger

Abstract: Keyloggers use keystroke monitoring to record user input, extract sensitive data, and then release it for malicious intent.

The project's goal is to monitor keyboard usage.

How does it operate?

Keylogger logs all data and monitors all entered characters. Passwords, credit card numbers, and other private information entered into the keyboard can be intercepted using this. Without the user's knowledge, keystroke loggers can be installed as malware and used to steal private information.

Aspirants, what can you do?

To identify this malware and learn how the data is logged and sent to a hacker, create a Python keylogger.

Go on YouTube to find how keyloggers can be used. Implement necessary controls to prevent them.

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SQL INJECTION

Abstract: With the increasing use of the internet for a variety of online services, SQL Injection poses a significant risk and security issue for the many dynamic web applications that are hosted on the internet.

The project's main objective is to focus on gaining access to and manipulating private information belonging to a person, group, or organization.

What is the process of SQL injection?

Information can be updated and retrieved from databases using SQL commands. Attackers employ malicious SQL statements to inject straight into the input box when the same statement or application possesses a SQL injection vulnerability. The database then replies by supplying sensitive information.

What can you do?

Use a website, find vulnerabilities and ways to patch them.

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Resources.

Incase you missed it, i have 2 courses on LinkedIn for Cybersecurity enthusiast.

Introduction to Cyber Kill Chain

Cybersecurity awareness: IoT devices.

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