About Course
Core Content & Key Learning Areas
The curriculum in the diploma is focused on offensive and defensive security strategies to protect digital assets:
Security Principles: Proficiency in the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) and basic risk management frameworks.
Network and Perimeter Security: Manage and configure network security, including intrusion detection systems (IDS), firewalls, and virtual private networks (VPNs).
Ethical Hacking and Risk Assessment: Learn methodologies and tools to legally test systems before malicious actors can exploit them.
Security Operations: Hands-on training in using security monitoring, threat intelligence, and security information and event management tools.
Digital Forensics and Incident Response: Learn the process of investigating security breaches, recovering compromised data, and implementing effective response and recovery plans.
Security Programming: Basic languages like Python to automate security tasks and develop security tools.
Legal, Ethics, and Compliance: Cyber laws, compliance standards, and the ethical
responsibilities of a security professional.
Career Pathways
Cybersecurity graduates are the essential digital guardians, protecting organizations from evolving threats.
• Junior Information Security Analyst
• Junior Penetration Tester
• Digital Forensics Assistant
• Network Security Technician