CYBER SECURITY AND DIGITAL FORENSICS - LAB PRACTICAL

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This program is designed as a hybrid industrial training, integrating online digital academy modules and intensive hands-on physical sessions. It targets students and professionals 

in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, IT, and Computer Science. Both proprietary and open-source tools will be used, equipping the participants with practical skills for job-readiness.

Program Purpose and Objectives:

1. Provide participants with practical cybersecurity and digital forensic capabilities.
2. Use locally available and open-source tools widely used in cybersecurity and digital forensic investigations.
3. Prepare participants for industry certifications such as; Security+, CEH, CHFI and Certified Fraud Examiner.
4. Offer hybrid learning: LMS, virtual labs, physical workshops, mentorship, and industry exposure.
5. Build a talent pipeline for African companies struggling to recruit cybersecurity and digital forensic professionals.
6. Enhance threat detection skills and automate threat responses - Participants should be able to identify, manage and respond to security events and incidents

1.0   CYBER SECURITY

Outline:

Topics covered include; Network Discovery, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection, Log Analysis, Password Security and Cracking, Social Engineering, Firewalls, Security Incident and Events Management, Network Traffic Analysis, and Malware Analysis.