Certificate Course in Cyber Security

Explore the core principles of digital protection through our comprehensive Certificate Course in Cybersecurity.

Course Modules

Module 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals

  • Cybersecurity Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks: Learn what cyber threats are, how weaknesses in systems can be exploited, and the types of attacks that can happen online.
  • Understanding Defence: See how different strategies help protect computers, networks, and data from attacks.
  • Cybersecurity Principles, Practices, and Processes: Understand the basic rules and steps followed to keep systems and data safe.
  • Risk Management and Security Controls: Learn how risks are identified and controlled to reduce chances of cyber incidents.

Module 2: Networking Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

  • Security Networks: Understand how networks are protected so that data can travel safely between devices.
  • Communication Network Security Infrastructure: Learn about the systems and tools used to keep communication channels secure.
  • Networking Security Testing: See how experts check networks for weaknesses before attackers can find them.
  • Wireless Networking: Understand how Wi-Fi works and how to keep it secure from hackers.
  • Network Security Data: Learn how information sent over a network is monitored and protected.

Module 3: Operating Systems & System Administration Essentials

  • Attacking the Foundation, Attacking What We Do: Understand the ways attackers try to break into systems and disrupt activities.
  • Access Control: Learn how systems decide who can enter and what they can do inside.
  • Threat Intelligence: See how experts gather and use information about possible cyber threats.
  • Endpoint Vulnerability Assessment: Learn how computers, laptops, and phones are checked for weaknesses.

Module 4: Cybersecurity Tools, Techniques & Practices

  • The Windows Operating System: Get to know the basics of Windows and how it is kept secure.
  • Linux Overview: Learn about Linux and how it’s used in cybersecurity.
  • System and Endpoint Protection: See how antivirus and other tools protect individual devices from attacks.
  • Evaluating Alerts: Understand how security alerts are reviewed to decide if action is needed.

Module 5: Secure Coding & Application Security Basics

  • System and Network Defence: Learn the methods used to protect both devices and networks from threats.
  • Firewall Technologies: Understand how firewalls block unwanted network traffic.
  • Zone-based Policy Firewalls: See how advanced firewall rules control network access.
  • Cloud Security: Learn how data stored online (in the cloud) is kept safe.

Module 6: Cybersecurity Operations, Monitoring & Incident Response

  • Cryptography: Understand how coding techniques are used to keep messages and data private.
  • Technology and Protocols: Learn about the basic rules that computers follow to communicate safely.

Module 7: Cybersecurity Trends, Ethics & Career Pathways

  • Governance and Compliance: See how organizations follow rules and laws to keep data safe.
  • Digital Forensics and Incident Analysis and Response: Learn how experts investigate cybercrimes and respond to security incidents.

Assessment and Certification

Assessment

The course includes module-wise quizzes, hands-on lab tasks, and practical assignments focused on real-world cybersecurity challenges. A final capstone project will combine all key concepts into a single security-focused implementation.

Certification

Students who complete the course will receive a Completion Certificate. High performers will earn a Distinction Certificate, and top achievers may be awarded the title of Certified Cyber Defense Specialist.