Cybersecurity - Intermediate

About the Course

The proposed Cybersecurity-Intermediate programme is designed as an affordable, industry-oriented professional training programme for students, graduates and early-career learners seeking practical skills in cybersecurity, network security, system security, vulnerability management, security monitoring and incident response.

The 300-hour structured learning pathway, delivered over 12-14 weeks, provides learners with an intermediate-level understanding of cybersecurity concepts while maintaining a strong practical and application-oriented approach.

The curriculum covers key areas including network security, operating-system security, endpoint protection, identity and access management, vulnerability assessment, web and application security fundamentals, security monitoring, SIEM, threat intelligence, incident response, cloud security fundamentals and security automation.

The programme aims to bridge the gap between academic cybersecurity learning and industry requirements while developing practical competencies relevant to SOC, IT security, network security and cybersecurity support roles.

Syllabus / Curriculum

• Module 1: Cyber Security Fundamentals

  Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Security Operations Cybersecurity concepts, CIA triad, threat landscape, attack surfaces, security controls, security policies, risk concepts, security operations and cybersecurity roles
• Module 2: Networking & Network Security

  TCP/IP, OSI model, network protocols, ports and services, DNS, DHCP, routing concepts, firewalls, VPN, network segmentation, secure network architecture and network monitoring
• Module 3: System & Endpoint Security

  Windows/Linux security, system hardening, user privileges, endpoint protection, access controls, patch management, secure configuration and endpoint monitoring
• Module 4: Identity & Access Management

  Authentication, authorization, MFA, password security, RBAC, privileged access, account management, access policies and identity security
• Module 5: Vulnerability Assessment & Security Testing

  Vulnerability concepts, CVE/CVSS fundamentals, vulnerability scanning, asset identification, risk classification, remediation, security testing methodology and reporting
• Module 6: Web & Application Security Fundamentals

  Web architecture, HTTP/HTTPS, common web vulnerabilities, OWASP concepts, authentication/session security, input validation, secure coding principles and application security testing
• Module 7: Security Monitoring & SIEM

  Security logs, log sources, event analysis, SIEM concepts, dashboards, correlation, alerts, detection rules, security monitoring and alert triage
• Module 8: Threat Intelligence & Incident Response

  Threat intelligence concepts, IOC, TTPs, threat analysis, incident response lifecycle, incident identification, containment, eradication, recovery and incident reporting
• Module 9: Cloud Security & Security Automation

  Cloud security fundamentals, IAM, cloud networking, security configuration, logging, shared responsibility, Python/scripting fundamentals and automation of routine security tasks
• Module 10: Industry Project

  End-to-end cybersecurity project involving security assessment, monitoring, incident investigation or security implementation

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

ⓘ Shortlisted candidates will be notified via Email and SMS. Admit cards available on dashboard.

Fee Structure

* Scholarships may be available via NSP. Fee once paid is non-refundable except in cases of centre cancellation.

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