An introduction to defensive security: networking fundamentals, threat landscapes, security operations, and hands-on labs in safe sandboxed environments. Prepares students for entry-level security certifications.
Data & Security Intermediate
Free Program
Cybersecurity Essentials
Defend systems and data — start your journey into ethical security.
What you'll learn
Understand core security concepts
Harden systems and networks
Respond to common threats
Prepare for security certifications
Curriculum
Module 1 — Foundations
Networking, operating systems.
Module 2 — Threats & Defense
Malware, phishing, hardening.
Module 3 — Security Operations
Monitoring, incident response.
Module 4 — Labs & Cert Prep
Hands-on labs, certification roadmap.
Program Details
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Schedule: Sat, 14:00 – 18:00 GMT
- Level: Intermediate
- Fee: Free
- Instructor: Kofi Boateng