The Cyber Security course is intended for persons who wish to broaden and deepen their understanding of cyber security. The course provides a unique opportunity to develop leading-edge in-depth knowledge in the area of security technologies and practices. This course is especially designed to tackle the cyber security challenges not only in the Zambian ICT industry but Africa as a whole, and the world at large.  The course is rooted in the belief that theory and research must translate into real-world solutions and an accessible path to career advancement.

The Cyber Security course provides the basis of cyber security and introduces students to dozens of proven security theories and techniques whilst emphasising on the practical applicability thereof. The modules offered herein are there to equip learners with skills that will be very valuable in solving security challenges currently being faced in the industry. Learners who complete this Cyber Security will be able to: identify and describe the various threats to the security, analyse models and practices for managing security; develop, evaluate, implement and manage cyber security solutions for complex systems, organisations, platforms communication channels, and data, based on industry-accepted standards and best practice.

The course progresses from introductory work in cyber security to culminating real-life practical labs which will aid students in solving real-world cyber security problems.

To produce cyber security personnel who have the necessary skills and professional expertise to meet the ever-growing needs of Zambia and the SADC region. This will enable the successful participants to plan, design, and implement security technologies using a wide spectrum of security tools.  

At the end of the program Learners should be able to:

1. Identify and describe the various threats to the security of digital information and information systems
2. Analyse models and practices for managing security of digital information and information systems
3. Utilise security-based digital technologies and information sources to discover, select, analyse, synthesise, evaluate, critique and disseminate both technical and professional information
4. Evaluate, implement and manage cyber security solutions for complex systems, organisations, platforms communication channels, and data, based on industry-accepted standards and best practice.
5. Undertake risk assessment regarding the security of digital information and information systems and develop strategies for controlling risk
6. Design, develop and implement cyber security solutions and software, and associated policies and procedures for optimal use to withstand emerging attacks/threats in cyber space.
7. Integrate ethical principles into personal practice

1. Cyber security policy formulation
2. Operating systems security implementation
3. Knowledge of effective cyber security design principles
4. Information and network security implementation
5. Good cyber security analysis techniques
6. Adherence to cyber security ethics and standards

You will need a working computer that is able to support virtualization, either VMware or Virtual Box.

Must have competency in computer networking and operating systems.

Intensive 2 weeks of didactic lectures, hands-on practical and tutorials sessions

Upon successful completion, the candidates will be awarded a certificate in Cyber Security and a grade appended to the certificate. This qualification will only apply to a student who passes the final exam and completes the assignment or quizzes.

1. Security Fundamentals

2. Encryption Essentials

3. Operating Systems Security

4. Software Security

5. Ethical Hacking

6. Digital Forensics

7. Securing Network and Information Systems

8. Security Polices and Models

1. Lecture using virtual classrooms
2. Practical hands-on online tutorials using virtual machines
3. Assessments using ICT technologies
4. Zoom and Moodle BigBlueButton interactive software

Time: 09hrs to 13hrs every day

1. Assignment 30%
2. Quizzes 10%
3. Security project 60%

Mulungushi University certificate will be provided