- Advanced
Cybersecurity
UGX 2,000,000
Learning Mode:
Hybrid
Launch Your Cybersecurity Career — Get Skilled, Get Paid, Get Ahead.
In this course participants are introduced to the field of computing security. The course covers an extensive overview of the various branches of computing security, cyber-security concepts and issues that are critical to solving problems in the computing security domain. Learners will learn how to detect threats, protect systems and networks and anticipate potential cyber-attacks. The course also covers strong backgrounds in networking and systems administration, cryptography, information assurance fundamentals, confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
What you will achieve:
- Understand core cybersecurity principles and how they protect information systems.
- Detect and respond to common cyber threats and attacks in real-world environments.
- Set up, manage, and secure basic computer networks and systems.
- Apply cryptographic techniques to secure communications and data.
- Identify vulnerabilities through basic penetration testing and ethical hacking.
- Analyze and prevent malware infections through practical detection methods.
- Investigate security breaches with hands-on digital forensics techniques.
- Secure web servers and mobile applications against common threats.
- Configure cybersecurity tools and software for network and endpoint protection.
- Interpret and apply cybersecurity laws, ethics, and professional standards.
- Develop a professional mindset ready for entry-level cybersecurity roles.
- Preparation for industry-recognized cybersecurity certification.
Entry Requirements
- A student undertaking this program should have a basic understanding of computing including:
- ability to use a Windows or Mac computer confidently (turn it on/off, manage files, install software)
- ability to create, move, copy, delete, and organize files/folders.
- word processing, spreadsheets
- the internet, browse websites, download files safely, and use basic online tools (Google search, basic troubleshooting). Ability to log into an online classroom/portal (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, etc.), upload/download homework, participate in online discussions.
- All instruction is conducted in English. Fluent knowledge of English is a requirement
- Every student is required to have a laptop or computer and reliable internet access for self-practice.
Duration: 12 weeks
Focused Contact Hours: 8 hours per week.
Modality: Part-time (online evening) instructor-led classes; Engaging learning methods utilizing interactive presentations, teach-backs, group activities, videos, case studies, text materials and individual assignments.
Intakes: July
Award: Certificate in Cybersecurity
Mode of Assessment
Students will be assessed based on the following
- At least 80% attendance is required of every student
- Practical/Hands-on experience demonstrated during instruction hours
- Continuous assessments through tests and assignments delivered by instructor
- One hour final assessment (30%)
Requirement For Pass
Any student who scores at least 75% across cumulated assignments of 70% and Final Exam of 30% will have passed. Scores below 75% are considered Failure.
Target Roles/Careers
- Junior Security Analyst
- Ethical hacker
- Pen Tester
- Junior forensics Analyst
Course Curriculum
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3 – 4
Week 4 – 5
Week 5 – 6
Week 6 – 7
Week 7 – 8
Week 9 – 10
Week 10 – 11
Week 11 – 12
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