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Diploma in Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking

Learn to protect sensitive data and systems from threats

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About this course

In an increasingly digital world, the need for robust security infrastructure and skilled professionals has never been higher. The Diploma in Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking is an intensive, hands-on program designed to transform beginners and IT enthusiasts into capable security professionals. This course bridges the gap between theoretical security concepts and real-world application, equipping you with the skills to identify vulnerabilities, protect enterprise networks, and defend against advanced cyber threats. Who Should Enroll? Aspiring cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers. IT administrators and developers looking to transition into network security. Tech enthusiasts who want to understand how systems are compromised and how to secure them. Career Opportunities Graduates of this diploma program will be well-positioned for entry to mid-level roles such as: Cybersecurity Analyst Junior Penetration Tester Network Security Administrator Vulnerability Assessment Analyst Information Security Consultant

check_circle What you'll learn

check By the end of this program, students will be able to:

check Understand the core principles of information security and threat modeling.

check Design, implement, and manage secure network architectures.

check Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify system weaknesses.

check Execute authorized penetration tests utilizing industry-standard tools and frameworks.

check Identify and mitigate common web application vulnerabilities, including the OWASP Top 10.

check Develop incident response strategies and defensive countermeasures.

info Requirements & Prerequisites

arrow_right No prior cybersecurity experience is strictly required, though a basic understanding of computer systems, web technologies, and a strong willingness to learn technical concepts will be highly beneficial. Familiarity with basic programming or command-line interfaces is a plus.

Course Content

9 Modules • 64 Lessons

edit_note Introduction to Cybersecurity: CIA Triad, threat landscape, attacker motivations

67m

edit_note Types of Threats: malware, phishing, insider threats, APTs

180m

edit_note Security Terminology: vulnerabilities, exploits, risk, threat actors

article Cybersecurity Career Paths: SOC analyst, pentester, GRC, incident responder

60m

article Setting Up a Home Lab: VirtualBox/VMware, Kali Linux, target VMs (Metasploitable, DVWA)

60m

article Ethics and Legality: laws (Cybercrime Act, GDPR basics), responsible disclosure, code of conduct

quiz Quiz: Foundations of Cybersecurity Quiz

Pass: 70%

article OSI Model and TCP/IP Stack

article IP Addressing, Subnetting, and CIDR

article Common Protocols: HTTP/S, DNS, DHCP, FTP, SMTP, ARP

article Ports and Services: well-known ports, service enumeration

article Network Devices: routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers

article Network Traffic Analysis: Wireshark and tcpdump basics

article Wireless Networking and Security (WPA2/WPA3 basics)

article VPNs, Proxies, and Network Segmentation

article Map and document a small lab network

article Linux Fundamentals: filesystem hierarchy, permissions, users/groups

article Essential Commands: navigation, file manipulation, grep/find/awk/sed

article Package Management and Services (systemctl, apt)

article Introduction to Bash Scripting: variables, loops, conditionals

article Bash for Security Automation: writing simple recon/scan scripts

article Python Basics: syntax, data types, control flow, functions

article Python for Security: sockets, requests library, parsing files, simple automation scripts

article Module Project – Write a Python/Bash script to automate a basic recon task

article Security Governance Frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO 27001

article Risk Management: identification, assessment, mitigation strategies

article Compliance and Regulations: GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NDPR (local context)

article Security Policies and Procedures Development

article Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

article Security Audits and Third-Party Risk Management

article Module Project – Draft a basic security policy and risk assessment report

article How Web Applications Work: client-server, HTTP requests/responses, cookies/sessions

article OWASP Top 10 Overview

article SQL Injection: concepts, detection, prevention

article Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and CSRF

article Authentication and Session Management Flaws

article File Upload Vulnerabilities and Directory Traversal

article API Security Basics

article Tools: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP hands-on

article Module Project – Full assessment of DVWA/OWASP Juice Shop

article Pentesting Methodology: PTES, phases of a pentest

article Reconnaissance: OSINT techniques, passive/active recon (theory + legitimate tools)

article Scanning and Enumeration: Nmap fundamentals

article Vulnerability Assessment Tools: Nessus, OpenVAS

article Exploitation Concepts: Metasploit framework fundamentals (lab-only)

article Privilege Escalation Concepts (Linux & Windows)

article Post-Exploitation and Reporting Fundamentals

article Writing a Professional Pentest Report

article Module Project – Conduct a full assessment on an isolated lab environment and produce a report

article SOC Operations Overview: roles, workflows, escalation

article Introduction to SIEM: log sources, correlation rules

article Hands-on SIEM Tool (Splunk or ELK/Wazuh): building dashboards, alerts

article Malware Categories and Behavior Analysis (conceptual, not development)

article Static vs Dynamic Malware Analysis Basics, sandboxing concepts

article Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Concepts

article Incident Response Lifecycle: NIST IR framework, containment/eradication/recovery

article Digital Forensics Fundamentals: chain of custody, evidence handling

article Module Project – Simulated incident detection and response using SIEM lab data

article Social Engineering Principles: psychological manipulation tactics

article Phishing Simulation Design (for authorized awareness training only)

article Physical Security and Tailgating Awareness

article Security Awareness Program Design

article Resume Building, Certifications Roadmap (CompTIA Security+, CEH, OSCP)

article Mock Interviews and Portfolio Building (GitHub, write-ups)

article Weeks 22–24 – Capstone Project: end-to-end engagement — recon, VA/PT, reporting, SIEM monitoring, and incident write-up — presented to a panel

Diploma in Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking

₦50000

One-time payment • Lifetime access

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This course includes:

schedule 200 hours on-demand video & content
auto_stories 9 modules, 64 lessons
all_inclusive Full lifetime access
devices Access on mobile, tablet & desktop
quiz Module assessment quizzes