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Advanced Certificate in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Cyber security Course

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN CYBER SECURITY AND

DIGITAL FORENSICS

Course Introduction
Cyber security and Digital Forenisc are one of the most important and in-
demand fields in today’s digital world. Both professionals are responsible for
protecting information systems and networks from cyber threats, such as
hackers, malware, ransomware and phishing. Cybersecurity professionals also
design, implement and monitor cybersecurity programs that comply with
laws, regulations and best practices.
By completing this course, you will gain a solid understanding of the core
concepts and principles of cyber security, such as cryptography, network
security, risk management, incident response and ethical hacking. You will also
learn how to use various tools and techniques to perform cyber security tasks,
such as scanning networks, testing vulnerabilities, analyzing malware and
conducting penetration tests.
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to start or advance their career in
cyber security. Whether you are a student, an IT professional or a career
changer, this course will help you develop the skills and confidence to pursue
your cyber security goals.

The course consists of several modules that cover different topics and domains
of cyber security.

Course Learning Outcome

• Develop skills in cyber security


• Learn about network security
• Learn about risk management
• Use skills of ethical hacking

Eligiblity Requirement

• The candidate should have basic knowledge in computers


Duration

• Two(2) Semesters
Job Opportunities

• Cyber Security Analyst


• Information Security Analyst
• Network Security Analyst
• Security Consultant
• Security Architect

Semester - 1
Module 1
• IT Fundamentals
• Introduction to Computer Networks
• Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
• Network security
o Network firewall
o Intrusion prevention system
o Unified threat management:
o Advanced network threat prevention
Module 2
• Ethical Hacking
o Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Information Security
o Footprinting and Reconnaissance
o Scanning Networks
o Enumeration
o System Hacking
o Malware Threats
o Sniffing
o Social Engineering
o Denial-of-Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS)
Attacks
o Web Application Hacking
o SQL Injection
o Wireless Hacking
o Cloud Computing Security
o Cryptography
o Penetration Testing
Semester -2
Module 3
• Digital Forensics
o Defeating anti-forensic techniques
o Understanding hard disks and file system
o Operating system forensics
o Cloud forensics in a cloud environment
o Investigating email crimes
o Mobile device forensics
End of Semester Project

Tools and Technologies


• Nmap
• Metasploit Framework
• Wireshark
• Volatility
• Hex Editor
• Registry Explorer
• Nmap
• Metasploit Framework
• FTK Imager
• Autopsy

Grading Systems

Activity Frequency Weight

Midsemester There will be 2 mid semester exams 1 30% of the total


exams for each semester cumulative assessment

10% of the total


Attendance cumulative assessment

60% of the total


Final Exams At the end of each semesters (2 times) cumulative assessment

Total 100%
Fee

Semester Total Fee Installments Available Lumpusm

I GHc 3500 Maximum (3) installments GHc 3250

II GHc 3500 Maximum (3) installments GHc 3250

Financial Aid

1. Female students can avail an upfront 15% discount

2. Siblings of BlueCrest students can avail an upfront 10% discount

Placement and Internship

At the end of the program students will be offered placement/internship


opportunities with the partner organization of BlueCrest College

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