LearnCybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Learn to protect systems and networks from threats with ethical hacking and security fundamentals.

7 modules41 hours28 lessonsBeginner

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What you will learn

Core cybersecurity principles and the CIA triad

Common attack types and how hackers think

Network security, firewalls, and intrusion detection

Cryptography, hashing, and encryption fundamentals

Web application security and the OWASP Top 10

Identity and access management

Incident response and security operations

Ethical hacking and penetration testing basics

7 Modules

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Understand what cybersecurity is, the threats organisations and individuals face, the career paths available, and set up your own security lab.

4 lessons4 hours

Networking Fundamentals

Learn how networks, IP addressing, DNS and common protocols work, and how to inspect traffic with Wireshark.

4 lessons5 hours

Linux and the Command Line

Get comfortable with the Linux terminal, file permissions, text processing and Bash scripting used daily by security professionals.

4 lessons6 hours

Web Application Security

Understand how web applications are attacked and defended, from the OWASP Top 10 to injection, XSS and broken authentication.

4 lessons7 hours

Network Security

Learn how firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs and wireless security protect networks, and how to scan networks with Nmap.

4 lessons6 hours

Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

Learn the penetration testing methodology: reconnaissance, enumeration, exploitation and professional reporting.

4 lessons7 hours

Security Operations and Getting Hired

Learn how a SOC works, how to respond to incidents, which certifications to pursue and how to build a portfolio that gets you your first security job.

4 lessons6 hours

Jobs this track prepares you for

Role	Salary Range
Security Analyst	₦200k–₦600k/month
Penetration Tester	₦250k–₦700k/month
SOC Analyst	₦180k–₦500k/month

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