Advanced Diploma in Cybersecurity

Start your journey with confidence! This module lays the rock-solid groundwork for every aspiring cybersecurity professional. Learn core concepts, industry terminology, basic network and OS security, cryptography, and the power of identity access management. Whether you're targeting a SOC analyst, GRC role, or future ethical hacker, this is your springboard.

• Supports Roles: All foundational cybersecurity positions
• Certifications Aligned: CompTIA Security+, ISC2 SSCP
• Key Highlights: Real-world security tools, incident response simulations, hands-on labs for Windows/Linux, ethical/legal cyber cases.

 Become a strategic cyber thinker. Dive deep into the heart of organizational security through policy, controls, compliance, and risk governance. Learn how to align with global standards like ISO 27001, manage risk registers, run internal audits, and advise leadership with confidence.

• Supports Roles: GRC Analyst, Risk Officer, Compliance Advisor
• Certifications Aligned: ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CISA
• Key Highlights: Policy creation workshops, audit lab, risk scenario planning, third-party risk assessments using GRC tools like Archer and ServiceNow.

Master the art of defending digital borders. Discover how modern Security Operation Centers (SOCs) detect, triage, and respond to real-world attacks. From log analysis to threat intel and incident reporting, you’ll handle events like a Tier 1–2 analyst.

• Supports Roles: SOC Analyst (Tier 1/2), Threat Hunter
• Certifications Aligned: CompTIA CySA+, EC-Council CSA
• Key Highlights: Splunk/ELK labs, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, hands-on SIEM use, simulated malware analysis, and IR communications practice.

Build and defend resilient systems. Learn how to configure, harden, and secure enterprise networks and operating systems. You'll work with real infrastructure security tools and techniques to enforce Zero Trust, secure baselines, and automate configurations.

• Supports Roles: Infrastructure Security Analyst, DevSecOps, Cloud Security
• Certifications Aligned: CompTIA Network+, Microsoft SC-200
• Key Highlights: Windows/Linux hardening labs, Ansible automation, firewall configuration, Wireshark & Zeek analysis, IaC best practices.

Secure the cloud frontier. Gain hands-on skills to secure AWS cloud environments—understand IAM, encryption, network segmentation, logging, and breach response. Tackle real-world case studies and build your cloud security portfolio.

• Supports Roles: Cloud Security Analyst, AWS Security Engineer
• Certifications Aligned: AWS Security Specialty, CSA CCSK
• Key Highlights: VPC setup labs, IAM policy creation, AWS GuardDuty and KMS demos, multi-cloud fundamentals, cloud compliance checklists.

Protect what matters most—data. Understand global data protection laws, regulatory requirements, and privacy design principles. Learn to perform privacy impact assessments and manage personal data responsibly in a digital economy.

• Supports Roles: Privacy Analyst, Data Protection Officer, Compliance Officer
• Certifications Aligned: CIPP/E, CIPM, OneTrust Privacy Pro
• Key Highlights: GDPR & HIPAA simulations, consent & breach notification walkthroughs, OneTrust use cases, privacy-by-design templates.

Find and fix the cracks before hackers do. This hands-on technical module trains you to scan, assess, exploit (ethically), and report vulnerabilities in systems and applications. You'll learn the full lifecycle of vulnerability management.

• Supports Roles: Vulnerability Analyst, Pen Tester
• Certifications Aligned: CompTIA PenTest+, OSCP (introductory level)
• Key Highlights: Nessus/OpenVAS/Burp Suite labs, report writing for executives, OWASP Top 10 practice, CI/CD pipeline integration for DevSecOps.

Become the auditor every team needs. Learn how to plan, conduct, and report IT audits aligned with global frameworks. Understand evidence handling, walk-throughs, and how to keep organizations audit-ready at all times.

• Supports Roles: IT Auditor, Compliance Lead
• Certifications Aligned: CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
• Key Highlights: Real-world audit exercises, documentation lab, evidence collection techniques, audit automation tool previews (Drata, Vanta).

Put it all together in your final mission. Work in simulated red/blue team environments, conduct compliance audits, deliver reports, and showcase your readiness for real cybersecurity roles. Get mentored, evaluated, and industry-prepared.

• Supports Roles: Tailored to student focus (SOC, GRC, Cloud, PenTest, etc.)
• Certifications Aligned: N/A (but prepares for job interviews and portfolios)
• Key Highlights: Jira ticketing, SIEM dashboards, audit playbooks, red team defense scenarios, presentation coaching, GitHub portfolio, mock interviews.