Cyber Security
Beginner to Advanced Cyber Security 2026
Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, CompTIA Security+ Preparation
What you'll learn
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check_circle<li>Understand cyber threats, attack vectors, and defense strategies</li>
check_circle<li>Master network security: firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and network monitoring</li>
check_circle<li>Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing</li>
check_circle<li>Learn ethical hacking techniques used by security professionals</li>
check_circle<li>Conduct incident response and basic digital forensics</li>
check_circle<li>Harden operating systems (Windows Server and Linux)</li>
check_circle<li>Implement security compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, NDPR)</li>
check_circle<li>Set up Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring tools</li>
check_circle<li>Prepare for CompTIA Security+ certification exam</li>
check_circle<li>Launch a career in cyber security earning ₦600,000-₦5,000,000/month</li>
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Course syllabus
1. Week 1: Cyber Security Foundations & Threat Landscape
5 lessons
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Introduction to Cyber Security — Why It Matters
45m Free preview
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Threat Landscape — Attackers & Their Methods
50m Free preview
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Malware Types & Social Engineering
50m
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Setting Up Your Security Lab
55m
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Lab: Phishing Awareness & Defense
45m
2. Week 2: Network Fundamentals for Security
5 lessons
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The OSI Model & TCP/IP Stack
55m
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Common Protocols & Their Vulnerabilities
50m
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Packet Analysis with Wireshark
55m
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Network Scanning & Enumeration with Nmap
55m
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Lab: Network Traffic Analysis
50m
3. Week 3: Operating System Security — Windows & Linux
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Windows Security Architecture
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Linux Security Hardening
55m
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System Auditing & Log Analysis
50m
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Patch Management & Vulnerability Management
50m
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Lab: Harden a Windows & Linux Server
55m
4. Week 4: Cryptography & PKI
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Cryptography Fundamentals
55m
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Hashing & Digital Signatures
50m
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SSL/TLS & HTTPS
50m
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PKI & Certificate Management
50m
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Lab: Implement Encryption in Practice
50m
5. Week 5: Web Application Security — OWASP Top 10
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OWASP Top 10 — 2026 Edition
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SQL Injection — Attack & Defense
55m
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Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) — Attack & Defense
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Authentication, CSRF & Access Control Flaws
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Lab: Full Web Application Security Assessment
60m
6. Week 6: Vulnerability Assessment & Scanning
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Vulnerability Assessment Methodology
50m
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Nessus/OpenVAS Scanning
55m
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Service Enumeration & OSINT
55m
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Vulnerability Reporting
45m
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Lab: Complete Vulnerability Assessment
60m
7. Week 7: Penetration Testing Fundamentals
5 lessons
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Penetration Testing Methodology (PTES)
50m
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Metasploit Framework
60m
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Password Cracking & Credential Attacks
55m
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Privilege Escalation & Pivoting
55m
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Lab: Penetration Test a Vulnerable Machine
65m
8. Week 8: Wireless & Mobile Security
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WiFi Security — WPA2/WPA3 & Attacks
55m
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Bluetooth & IoT Security
45m
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Mobile Device Security
50m
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VPN Technologies
45m
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Lab: WiFi Security Assessment
55m
9. Week 9: Security Operations & SIEM
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Security Operations Center (SOC) Overview
50m
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SIEM Concepts & Wazuh Setup
55m
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Detection Rules & Threat Intelligence
55m
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Alert Triage & Investigation
50m
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Lab: SOC Analyst Simulation
60m
10. Week 10: Incident Response & Digital Forensics
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Incident Response Framework (NIST)
50m
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Containment & Eradication Strategies
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Digital Forensics Fundamentals
55m
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Memory Forensics with Volatility
55m
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Lab: Incident Response Tabletop Exercise
60m
11. Week 11: Compliance, Governance & Risk Management
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Information Security Governance
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ISO 27001 & NIST CSF
50m
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Nigerian Data Protection (NDPR/NDPA) & GDPR
50m
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Risk Assessment & Business Impact Analysis
50m
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Practice: Write a Security Policy Set
50m
12. Week 12: Capstone & CompTIA Security+ Preparation
5 lessons
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Capstone: Complete Security Assessment
70m
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CompTIA Security+ Domain Review
60m
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Security+ Practice Exam
55m
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Cyber Security Career Paths in Nigeria
45m
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Portfolio Building & Interview Preparation
45m
Requirements
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- <li>A computer with at least 8GB RAM (for running virtual machines)</li>
- <li>Basic understanding of computer networking (helpful but we cover the fundamentals)</li>
- <li>Familiarity with using a command line terminal</li>
- <li>VirtualBox or VMware installed (free — we guide you through setup)</li>
- <li>Strong ethical values — this knowledge must only be used legally</li>
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About this course
Cyber Attacks Cost Nigerian Businesses ₦127 Billion in 2025 — Companies Will Pay You Millions to Stop Them!
Every 11 seconds, a business falls victim to a cyber attack. Banks are breached. Customer data is stolen. Companies lose billions. And there aren't nearly enough cyber security professionals to fight back. Nigeria needs 100,000+ cyber security experts — there are currently less than 5,000.
This course takes you from complete beginner to capable cyber security professional in 12 weeks. You'll learn network security fundamentals, operating system hardening, vulnerability assessment, ethical hacking techniques, penetration testing, incident response, digital forensics, and security compliance frameworks.
Hands-on labs every week: You won't just read about attacks — you'll practice them in safe, legal lab environments. Set up vulnerable systems, find the weaknesses, exploit them ethically, then learn how to defend against them. This is how real security professionals train.
By the end, you'll be prepared for CompTIA Security+ certification and ready for entry-level security roles paying ₦600,000-₦2,000,000/month.
Every 11 seconds, a business falls victim to a cyber attack. Banks are breached. Customer data is stolen. Companies lose billions. And there aren't nearly enough cyber security professionals to fight back. Nigeria needs 100,000+ cyber security experts — there are currently less than 5,000.
This course takes you from complete beginner to capable cyber security professional in 12 weeks. You'll learn network security fundamentals, operating system hardening, vulnerability assessment, ethical hacking techniques, penetration testing, incident response, digital forensics, and security compliance frameworks.
Hands-on labs every week: You won't just read about attacks — you'll practice them in safe, legal lab environments. Set up vulnerable systems, find the weaknesses, exploit them ethically, then learn how to defend against them. This is how real security professionals train.
By the end, you'll be prepared for CompTIA Security+ certification and ready for entry-level security roles paying ₦600,000-₦2,000,000/month.
₦200,000
person Major (Rtd) Adekunle Fashola
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