8 WEEKS
VIRTUAL &
PHYSICAL
PROJECTS/
ASSIGNMENTS
CERTIFICATION
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will:
✅ Gain a strong foundation in computer and internet security practices.
✅ Understand cyber threats, ethical hacking, and security best practices.
✅ Learn to analyze and secure networks against cyber attacks.
✅ Identify and mitigate web application vulnerabilities.
✅ Work on a capstone project to apply your cybersecurity skills in a real-world scenario.
Why Enroll?
Cybersecurity is more critical than ever in today’s digital world. At Ibadan Digital Academy, our Cybersecurity Pathfinders Training Program provides learners with the essential skills to protect systems, secure networks, and prevent cyber threats. This hands-on course covers digital literacy, ethical hacking, web security, and network defense, ensuring participants are equipped with practical knowledge to pursue careers in cybersecurity or enhance their IT expertise.
Hands-On Learning:
Work on real-world cybersecurity exercises and simulations.
Career-Ready Skills:
Learn industry-relevant tools and techniques.
Beginner-Friendly:
No prior experience required—perfect for anyone interested in cybersecurity.
Expert Guidance:
Learn from professionals with experience in ethical hacking and network security.
Capstone Project:
Showcase your skills with a final project demonstrating cybersecurity defense strategies.
Cybersecurity Course Outline
Weeks 1–2: Digital Literacy
🔹 Week 1: Introduction to Computer Basics
- Understand computer hardware, software, and operating systems.
- Practice file management, internet safety, and email setup.
🔹 Week 2: Essential Software Skills
- Learn Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workspace for productivity.
- Understand password security and internet safety best practices.
Weeks 3–8: Cybersecurity Training
🔹 Week 3: Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity and why it matters.
- Explore the Nigerian Cybercrimes Act and local cybersecurity challenges.
🔹 Week 4: Networking Fundamentals
- Understand OSI and TCP/IP models, IP addressing, and subnetting.
- Practice network troubleshooting using ping, tracert, and netstat.
🔹 Week 5: Cybersecurity Principles and Ethical Hacking
- Apply the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability).
- Learn about malware, phishing, and ransomware threats.
- Use Kali Linux for ethical hacking and vulnerability assessments.
🔹 Week 6: Web Application Security
- Identify SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and OWASP Top 10 threats.
- Learn mitigation techniques using security tools like Burp Suite.
🔹 Week 7: Network Security and Monitoring
- Secure networks with firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
- Use Wireshark and Snort for monitoring and analyzing network traffic.
🔹 Week 8: Capstone Project
- Plan and execute a cyber defense strategy for a simulated system.
- Identify vulnerabilities, propose solutions, and present findings.
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