This comprehensive practical course combines cyber security principles with digital forensics to equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to protect computer systems, networks, applications and digital information while investigating security incidents and analysing digital evidence.
The course begins with the fundamentals of cyber security, including information security principles, common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, attack methods, risk management and security controls. Learners will develop an understanding of how organisations can identify, prevent, detect and respond to cyber security incidents.
The digital forensics component introduces the systematic process of identifying, preserving, acquiring, examining, analysing and reporting digital evidence. Learners will study evidence handling, chain of custody, forensic imaging, file systems, deleted data recovery, Windows and Linux forensics, memory forensics, network forensics, browser analysis, mobile device forensics and cloud-based evidence.
The course also covers network security, access control, authentication, firewalls, endpoint security, malware analysis, vulnerability assessment, incident response and security monitoring. Learners will use practical scenarios and controlled laboratory exercises to understand how cyber attacks occur and how digital evidence can be collected and analysed following proper forensic procedures.
Particular emphasis is placed on ethical and professional practice, evidence integrity, privacy, data protection, legal considerations and responsible handling of security information. Learners will also develop skills in forensic documentation, technical reporting, incident investigation and presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Through practical exercises, case studies, simulated incidents and a final investigation project, learners will build a strong foundation for careers in cyber security, digital forensics, incident response, security operations, IT support and digital investigation.
Introduction to cyber security and digital forensics
Introduces the relationship between cyber security, information security and digital forensics.
1 LessonsInformation security fundamentals
Develops a strong foundation in protecting information and information systems.
1 LessonsCyber threats, vulnerabilities and attacks
Examines common cyber threats, vulnerabilities and attack techniques used against individuals and organisations.
2 LessonsNetwork security
Introduces technologies and practices used to protect computer networks and communications.
2 LessonsEndpoint and system security
Covers techniques for protecting computers, servers and other endpoint devices
2 LessonsIdentity, authentication and access control
Develops understanding of how organisations control access to systems and digital resources.
2 LessonsVulnerability assessment and security management
Introduces methods for identifying weaknesses and improving the security posture of systems.
2 LessonsIncident response and security operations
Teaches learners how organisations detect, contain, investigate and recover from cyber security incidents.
1 LessonsIntroduction to digital evidence
Introduces digital evidence and the principles governing its identification, collection and preservation.
2 LessonsForensic acquisition and imaging
Develops practical knowledge of acquiring digital evidence while maintaining evidence integrity.
2 LessonsFile systems and deleted data analysis
Introduces techniques for examining storage media and recovering relevant digital information.
2 LessonsWindows and Linux forensics
Provides practical knowledge of investigating digital evidence from Windows and Linux systems.
2 LessonsMemory and network forensics
Introduces techniques for analysing volatile memory and network evidence during security investigations.
2 LessonsBrowser, email and mobile forensics
Examines digital evidence generated through web browsers, email systems and mobile devices.
1 LessonsMalware and suspicious file analysis
Introduces safe and controlled analysis of suspicious files and malicious software
2 LessonsForensic tools and investigation laboratory
Provides practical exposure to common categories of cyber security and digital forensic tools in a controlled learning environment.
2 LessonsLegal, ethical and professional practice
Covers the legal, ethical and professional responsibilities involved in cyber security and digital forensic investigations.
2 LessonsFinal cyber security and digital forensics investigation
Provides learners with an opportunity to apply their knowledge through a complete simulated cyber security incident and digital forensic investigation.
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Senior ICT Academy
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- Price
USh750,000
USh950,000 - Instructor Senior ICT Academy
- Duration 240 days
- Category Data Science & Analytics
- Curriculum 18
- Lectures 32
- Enrolled 0