3 & 6 Months Certification in
Cybersecurity CyberGuard
Gain foundational knowledge in cybersecurity: network security, ethical hacking and incident response, with hands-on labs to protect digital assets from common threats.
Overview
This certification program is designed for beginners looking to gain foundational knowledge in cybersecurity. It covers essential topics like network security, ethical hacking, and incident response, preparing students to protect digital assets from common threats.
The program is offered in 3-month and 6-month formats and ends with a practical exam built around a simulated cybersecurity incident, where students write an incident report and present their findings.
What you'll learn
- Cybersecurity basics, the CIA triad and common threats (malware, phishing, ransomware, DDoS)
- Security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and setting up a Kali Linux lab
- Networking fundamentals: OSI and TCP/IP models, firewalls, routers and switches
- Packet analysis with Wireshark, network scanning and reconnaissance
- System hardening, patch management and vulnerability scanning (Nessus, OpenVAS)
- Threat detection with SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK Stack) and the incident response lifecycle
- Writing incident reports and recommending mitigations
Tools covered
- Kali Linux
- Wireshark
- Nmap
- Metasploit
- Burp Suite
- Cisco
Career opportunities
- Security Engineer
- Security Manager
- Penetration Tester
- Network Architect
- Cybersecurity Specialist