Department of Information Technology

Certificate in Cyber Security

Provide a practical introduction to cyber risks, secure behaviour, system protection concepts, and incident awareness for digital environments.

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Programme Highlights What You’ll Learn

Threat Awareness Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Password Hygiene Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Incident Recognition Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Security Monitoring Basics Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Programme Overview

Provide a practical introduction to cyber risks, secure behaviour, system protection concepts, and incident awareness for digital environments.

Introduce cybersecurity principles and common threat types.
Build awareness of secure user behaviour and data protection.
Explain basics of network, endpoint, and web security.
Prepare learners to identify risks and support safer digital practices.

Learning Outcomes

Recognize common cyber threats, attack methods, and warning signs.
Apply basic security hygiene to accounts, devices, and data.
Explain foundational controls used to reduce cyber risk.
Respond appropriately to common incidents and escalation needs.

Skills You Will Gain

Threat Awareness Password Hygiene Incident Recognition Security Monitoring Basics Risk Reduction Safe Browsing Practices Policy Compliance Awareness Cyber Responsibility

Curriculum Structure

Explore the programme module by module. Select any module to view its syllabus topics.

Confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Threat landscape and attacker motives
Shared responsibility

Phishing, malware, and ransomware
Social engineering and insider risk
Web and mobile threat awareness

Passwords and MFA
Least privilege principles
Authentication best practices

Firewalls and secure connections
Endpoint protection and updates
Wi-Fi and remote access safety

Data classification and handling
Encryption and backups awareness
Privacy-conscious digital behaviour

Incident signs and first response
Reporting and containment awareness
Business continuity mindset

Secure browsing and downloads
Policies and compliance
Cyber awareness culture

Scenario-based threat assessment
Risk reduction recommendations
Cyber responsibility reflection

Assessment & Certification

Assessment Pattern

Continuous assessment through quizzes, reflections, and module tasks (30%).
Applied assignment, case study, or guided practical exercise (30%).
Final capstone presentation, portfolio, or integrated mini-project (40%).

Certification Requirements

Minimum 70% attendance or active participation in guided sessions.
Completion of all module activities and internal assessments.
Successful completion of the final capstone task or presentation.

How You’ll Learn

Interactive digital lectures and guided faculty discussions.
Case studies, practical exercises, simulations, and real-world scenario analysis.
Short assignments, reflective tasks, and structured peer learning.
A final capstone, portfolio, presentation, or mini-project.

Who Should Enrol

IT beginners entering security awareness
Support staff responsible for safe digital practices
Business users handling sensitive information
Learners exploring cyber careers
Students preparing for security-focused study
Professionals improving organisational cyber readiness

Frequently Asked Questions

The delivery mode is Online (8 Weeks / 40 Hours). Please speak with admissions if you need clarification about attendance or delivery arrangements.

The programme duration is 8 Weeks (40 hrs) with 40 guided learning hours.

The programme contains 8 structured modules.

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