AvailableNEW COURSEBeginner Certificate 5+ Labs

CybersecurityFoundations

Start your cybersecurity career with this comprehensive foundation course. Learn essential security concepts, hands-on skills, and discover which cybersecurity specialization is right for you.

8 weeks
Duration
Onsite/Online
Format
Beginner
Level
5+ Hands-on Labs
Practical
₦100,000
₦150,000
33% OFF

Includes virtual lab access, all learning materials, hands-on exercises, and certification

What you'll achieve

  • Understand cybersecurity fundamentals and concepts
  • Perform basic Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering
  • Identify different cybersecurity career paths and specializations
  • Set up and use basic security tools and environments
  • Understand network protocols and security basics
  • Recognize common threats and attack vectors
  • Apply basic security controls and best practices
  • Create a personal cybersecurity learning roadmap

Schedule

Monday & Wednesday, 6PM - 9PM | Saturday, 10AM - 2PM

Upcoming Start Dates

Feb 5, 2024Mar 4, 2024Apr 1, 2024

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy (Computing Essentials or equivalent)

Lab Environment

Virtual lab with Kali Linux and security tools

Curriculum Breakdown

Comprehensive modules covering essential cybersecurity foundations

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity fundamentals, threat landscape, CIA triad, security domains, and career paths overview.

Module 1Foundation

OSINT & Information Gathering

Open Source Intelligence techniques, social engineering basics, reconnaissance methods, and ethical information gathering.

Module 2

Networking Basics

TCP/IP fundamentals, network devices, protocols, basic network security.

Module 3

AI & Security Tools

Kali Linux basics, Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity, Malware analysis basics, Security Logs Analysis.

Module 4

Threats & Vulnerabilities

Common attack vectors, malware types, vulnerability assessment basics, and security controls introduction.

Module 5

Career Path Discovery

Cybersecurity specializations, industry certifications roadmap, skill mapping, and career planning.

Module 6Career Focus

Skills & Hands-on Labs

Practical cybersecurity skills through immersive lab exercises

Core Skills You'll Master

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

OSINT Techniques

Networking Basics

Kali Linux Basics

Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity

Threat Identification

Security Tools Usage

Cyber Hygiene

Incident Response Basics

Security Documentation

Career Path Mapping

Security Best Practices

Hands-on Lab Exercises

5+ Practical Labs
Lab 1

Lab 1: Virtual Environment Setup

Get your OS Setup and understand the environment

2 hoursPractical
Lab 2

Lab 2: Simple Malware Analysis

Practice basic malware analysis

2 hoursPractical
Lab 3

Lab 3: OSINT Investigation

Gather public information ethically

2 hoursPractical
Lab 4

Lab 4: Social Engineering - Phishing

See how attackers use phishing links

2 hoursPractical
Lab 5

Lab 5: Security Tools + AI

Hands-on with essential security attack strategies and A.I roles

2 hoursPractical

Details to know

No prior experience is required

Our courses are beginner-friendly and designed to help absolute starters gain confidence.

Hands-on learning

Each learner practices with real tools, real exercises, and guided projects — not just theory.

Career-ready foundation

Every course equips you with practical digital skills that prepare you for future training, opportunities, and tech roles.

Cybersecurity FAQ

Everything you need to know about starting your cybersecurity journey

Ready to start your cybersecurity journey?

Join our next cohort and begin building your security skills today.

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