Cybersecurity - Professional
- Length
- Capstone
- Certificate
- Level
About the course
Cybersecurity Professional is a practical, intensive program designed to equip learners with the technical and analytical skills needed to protect systems, networks, and digital assets from cyber threats. The course begins with networking and cybersecurity fundamentals before progressing into ethical hacking, threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, security operations, and incident response. Learners gain hands-on experience with industry-relevant tools and techniques used to identify, prevent, and respond to cyber attacks. The program also introduces cloud security, security best practices, and risk management concepts. Through practical labs and real-world simulations, students develop the confidence and skills required for modern cybersecurity roles.
Course Curriculum
MODULE 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
- What is cybersecurity?
- CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
- Types of cyber threats
- Cyber attack lifecycle
- Security domains (Network, Cloud, SOC, IAM, Blue-vs-Red Team)
- Overview of cyber roles and career paths
Hands-on Labs
- Explore live cyber-attack case studies
- Threat actor profiling
- Basic reconnaissance using OSINT tools
MODULE 2: Networking for Cybersecurity
- OSI Model
- TCP/IP
- Ports and protocols
- Firewalls, VPNs
- DNS, DHCP, ARP
- Network topology & architecture
- Network monitoring basics
Hands-on Labs
- Wireshark packet analysis
- Network traffic investigation
- Build a small virtual network
MODULE 3: Operating Systems (Windows & Linux)
- Windows architecture
- Linux architecture
- File systems & permissions
- System hardening
- CMD & PowerShell basics
- Bash scripting basics
Hands-on Labs
- Linux user/permission management
- Hardening a Windows machine
- Script for automating OS tasks
MODULE 4: Introduction to Virtualization & Lab Setup
- VirtualBox / VMware installation
- Creating isolated cyber labs
- Installing Linux distributions (Kali, Ubuntu)
- Installing Windows 10/11 test environment
Hands-on Labs
- Build a complete cybersecurity home lab
- Setup Kali Linux, Metasploitable, DVWA
MODULE 5: Threats, Malware & Attack Vectors
- Malware types
- Ransomware behavior
- Social engineering
- MITRE ATTACK framework
- Phishing lifecycle
Hands-on Labs
- Simulate phishing attacks (ethical)
- Malware sandbox observation
MODULE 6: Vulnerability Assessment & Scanning
- Vulnerability management lifecycle
- CVSS Scoring
- NVD database
- Tools: Nessus, OpenVAS, Nmap
Hands-on Labs
- Full vulnerability scan on Metasploitable
- Create vulnerability report
MODULE 7: Security Tools (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS)
- SIEM basics
- Log management
- Endpoint security concepts
- IDS/IPS overview
- Popular tools (Splunk, ELK, Wazuh, Defender, Suricata)
Hands-on Labs
- Setup Wazuh or Splunk
- Analyze logs
- Create custom security alerts
MODULE 8: SOC Fundamentals
- How Security Operations Centers work
- Incident lifecycle
- Threat hunting basics
- Alert triage levels
- SOC workflows
Hands-on Labs
- Investigate a brute-force alert
- Build a SOC playbook
Course Structure
- Saturday Live Classes for 2 months
- 1-Month Capstone
- CV Review
- LinkedIn Optimization
- Interview Preparation
- Post-Training Support
- Mentorship Sessions
- Career Pathway Guidance
Oladimeji Ibrahim Alabi
Alabi Oladimeji is a results-driven professional with a strong passion for leveraging data and technology to solve real-world problems. With experience in analytics and digital tools, he focuses on delivering insights that support informed decision-making and business growth.
He is committed to continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies, positioning himself to create impactful solutions across industries. Known for his problem-solving mindset and adaptability, Alabi thrives in collaborative environments and is dedicated to driving innovation and value.
