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Cybersecurity
Diploma

Operational Cyber Defence Excellence — The Complete Professional Programme

The UniCybers Cybersecurity Diploma is a comprehensive, professional-level programme covering the full breadth of modern cybersecurity. From threat detection to governance, from network defence to cloud security — this diploma gives you the complete picture and the practical skills to operate confidently in any cybersecurity role.

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12 Weeks

Duration

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34 Modules

Curriculum

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Intermediate

Level

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Online

Format

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Cybersecurity Diploma

The Complete Professional Programme

⏱ 12 Weeks

📚 34 Modules

🎯 Intermediate Level

🌐 100% Online

👥 Instructor-Led

🏆 Diploma Certificate

🛠️ Hands-On Labs

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Outcomes

What You Will Learn

✅ Apply a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles across all key domains

✅ Design and implement network security controls and defensive architectures

✅ Detect, analyse, and respond to security incidents and threats

✅ Manage identity and access across enterprise environments

✅ Understand and apply governance, risk, and compliance frameworks

✅ Secure cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms

✅ Conduct vulnerability assessments and interpret security testing results

✅ Operate confidently as a well-rounded cybersecurity professional

Audience

Who Is This For?

✅ This course is for you if...

You're an IT professional transitioning into cybersecurity
You want a broad, professional-level cybersecurity qualification
You're a SOC analyst or junior security professional wanting to level up
You want to understand cybersecurity end-to-end — not just one area
You're preparing for roles like Security Analyst, Security Engineer, or Consultant
You want a diploma-level credential to back your experience

❌ This course is NOT for you if...

You have zero IT background and are completely new to technology
You want a narrow, single-focus technical course
You're not willing to commit time to a comprehensive programme
You want a quick certificate with minimal effort

Curriculum

Course Modules

A 12-week comprehensive programme covering all key cybersecurity domains from foundations to advanced professional practice.

01 Cybersecurity Foundations & the Threat Landscape ›

Core security concepts, CIA triad, threat actors, attack types, the current cybersecurity landscape, and building the mindset of a security professional.

02 Networking & Infrastructure Security ›

Network architecture, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, DMZ design, segmentation, secure protocols, and defending enterprise network infrastructure.

03 Operating System & Endpoint Security ›

Windows and Linux security hardening, patch management, endpoint protection, EDR tools, and securing devices across the enterprise environment.

04 Identity & Access Management ›

Authentication mechanisms, MFA, SSO, privileged access management, Active Directory security, and zero-trust identity frameworks.

05 Threat Detection, SIEM & Log Analysis ›

Security monitoring, log aggregation and correlation, SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel), alert triage, and building effective detection capabilities.

06 Vulnerability Management ›

Vulnerability scanning, risk-based prioritisation, patch management workflows, penetration testing basics, and communicating vulnerabilities to stakeholders.

07 Incident Response & Digital Forensics ›

Incident response lifecycle, containment strategies, forensic evidence collection, chain of custody, memory and disk analysis, and post-incident reporting.

08 Cloud Security ›

Cloud security fundamentals, shared responsibility model, AWS/Azure/GCP security controls, cloud misconfigurations, CSPM tools, and securing cloud-native workloads.

09 Application & Web Security ›

OWASP Top 10, secure SDLC, web application firewalls, API security, DevSecOps principles, and understanding how attackers target application layers.

10 Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) ›

Security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), risk assessment methodologies, compliance requirements, policy development, and communicating security risk to business leadership.

11 Cryptography & Data Protection ›

Encryption standards, PKI, TLS/SSL, hashing, data classification, DLP strategies, and protecting data at rest, in transit, and in use.

12 Capstone Project & Career Readiness ›

End-to-end security assessment capstone project, professional portfolio building, CV and LinkedIn optimisation, interview preparation, and next steps in your cybersecurity career.

Prerequisites

Requirements

Basic IT knowledge — networking or systems experience recommended
A laptop or desktop with at least 8GB RAM
Reliable internet connection
Willingness to commit 10–12 hours per week
Motivation to build a well-rounded cybersecurity career

You Will Get

What's Included

🎓 Cybersecurity Diploma Certificate
📚 Full course materials across all 12 modules
👨‍🏫 Live instructor-led sessions
🛠️ Hands-on labs and practical exercises
📝 Capstone project with instructor feedback
💬 Access to learner community
🔁 Lifetime access to course materials
🎯 Career guidance & certification roadmap

Your Guide

Meet Your Instructor

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RANJAN RAJA

Cybersecurity Instructor | Ethical Hacker | Information Security Professional

With over a decade of experience in the cybersecurity domain, I am a passionate Cybersecurity Instructor and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). My expertise spans Ethical Hacking, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Network Security, and Digital Forensics. Having trained more than 200 sessions for students and professionals alike, I take pride in empowering the next generation of security professionals. I hold a Master of Technology degree and top-tier certifications in cybersecurity, including CISSP, CISM, CISA, and Security+. My professional experience includes working on Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Crime Investigations, Server Administration, and Network Security Design and Implementation. I also collaborate with Simplilearn and Rita Africa, expanding my footprint in the global cybersecurity landscape. Approach is research-driven and practical, blending theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience. I'm passionate about continuous learning and keeping up with the latest trends in Cybersecurity and Cloud Security.

Network Security Threat Detection Cloud Security GRC Incident Response Career Mentoring

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