Cyber Security
Build practical skills in cyber defense, ethical hacking, network security, and web security using real tools and hands-on lab environments.
About the Course
Course Overview
This Cyber Security course is a practical, industry-aligned program designed to help learners understand how digital systems are attacked, protected, and secured. The curriculum covers cyber security fundamentals, network security, web application vulnerabilities, cryptography, ethical hacking workflows, and incident response.
Students learn through guided lab environments and hands-on exercises, developing real skills in scanning, traffic analysis, vulnerability testing, and security thinking.
About the Course
What you will learn in this program
Cyber security fundamentals, threat landscape, malware, phishing, and social engineering
Network security concepts including TCP/IP risks, DNS, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and SSL/TLS
Web application security using OWASP Top 10, SQL Injection, and Cross-Site Scripting
Cryptography concepts including encryption, hashing, digital signatures, and multi-factor authentication
Ethical hacking workflow: reconnaissance, scanning, and controlled testing approaches
Incident response lifecycle: detection, containment, and recovery
Tools & Practical Exposure:
Work with industry-relevant tools such as Kali Linux, Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Snort, and basic vulnerability testing environments.
Hands-On Learning:
Includes a guided practical project simulating real-world vulnerability assessment and security analysis.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand core cyber security concepts and modern attack methods
Identify vulnerabilities in networks and web applications
Perform basic security analysis using tools like Nmap, Wireshark, and Burp Suite
Analyse phishing, insecure traffic, and common web vulnerabilities in lab environments
Apply foundational cyber defense concepts such as firewalls, authentication, and encryption
Perform a basic vulnerability assessment and prepare a structured security report
Build a practical foundation for further learning in ethical hacking and cyber defense
Qualify for entry-level pathways such as:
Cyber Security Analyst Intern
SOC Analyst Intern
Network Security Support
Web Security Testing Trainee
Information Security Associate
