Cybersecurity

Master the fundamentals of cybersecurity — threat analysis, penetration testing basics, network defence, incident response, and preparation for CEH and CompTIA Security+ certifications.

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Course Overview

What You'll Learn

Threat landscape and attack types
CIA triad and security principles
Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs
Packet analysis with Wireshark
Reconnaissance and footprinting
Vulnerability scanning (Nmap, Nessus)
IR lifecycle and playbooks
Log analysis and SIEM tools

Curriculum

Course Modules

A structured, hands-on curriculum designed around real industry skills — not just theory.

Module 1: Foundations

Threat landscape and attack types
CIA triad and security principles
Risk management frameworks
Introduction to OWASP Top 10

Module 2: Network Security

Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs
Packet analysis with Wireshark
Secure network architecture
Wireless security protocols

Module 3: Ethical Hacking Basics

Reconnaissance and footprinting
Vulnerability scanning (Nmap, Nessus)
Social engineering and phishing
Password cracking and defence

Module 4: Incident Response

IR lifecycle and playbooks
Log analysis and SIEM tools
Forensic evidence handling
Reporting and escalation

Module 5: Compliance & Governance

ISO 27001 overview
GDPR and NDPR data privacy
PCI DSS basics
Security policy writing

Module 6: Capstone

Conduct a simulated pentest
Write an incident report
Build a security policy
CEH/Security+ exam prep

Right Fit

Who This Course Is For

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Security Analysts

Professionals wanting to specialise in cybersecurity and threat defence.

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Banking & Finance Staff

IT staff in financial institutions needing security governance skills.

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Tech Graduates

Computing graduates ready to break into the high-demand security field.

Your Instructor

Meet Your Instructor

Oluwafemi Balogun

Cybersecurity Lead Instructor

A certified CEH and CISSP professional with 10+ years defending enterprise networks across banking and telecoms in Nigeria.

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