Security & InfrastructureNational Certificate Level IV100% Scholarship Eligible
Cybersecurity Defense & SOC Operations
Threat Hunting, SIEM Monitoring, Ethical Hacking, Zero-Trust & Incident Response
Equip yourself with battlefield-tested cyber defense capabilities. Learn packet inspection with Wireshark, threat intelligence analysis, zero-trust network architecture, incident forensics, vulnerability assessment with Nessus, and SOC operations adhering to ISO 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework standards.
Duration
9 months
Proficiency
Intermediate
Start Date
November 2026
Credit Units
90 Units
Accredited TVETCertification:Certified National Cyber Security Analyst (CNCSA)
Tuition Fee:₦350,000 (100% Scholarship Eligible)
Study Mode:Hybrid (Lab + Online)
Accreditation:National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)
Terrain-Optimized Learning
Syllabus & Real Engineering Modules
Designed for Nigerian connectivity and power constraints. Study online or export complete lesson guides for offline learning.
Key Topics & Theoretical Concepts
OSI Model, TCP/UDP Handshakes, DNS, DHCP & ARP Mechanics
Deep Packet Inspection: Wireshark Filtering, Streams & PCAP Analysis
Linux Hardening: User Permissions, Sudoers, SSH Keys & Systemd Services
Network Perimeter Defense: UFW, iptables & Reverse Proxy Hardening
Reconnaissance Defense: Nmap Port Scanning Detection & Mitigation
Hands-On Lab: Network Threat Analysis & Malicious PCAP ExtractionIntermediate
Analyze a 500MB packet capture file, reconstruct an unencrypted credential leak, trace a DNS exfiltration attempt, and draft a formal incident report.
Toolchain & Stack:
WiresharktcpdumpLinux CLIZeek
Recommended Module Literature
Practical Packet Analysis
Source: Chris Sanders • Using Wireshark to solve real-world network security problems.
Graduation Competencies
✓
Operate enterprise SIEM and EDR platforms to detect and neutralize cyber threats✓
Perform deep packet inspection and network forensic triage using Wireshark and Zeek✓
Conduct memory forensics investigations and identify advanced malware persistence✓
Execute structured incident response playbooks aligned with NIST CSF and ISO 27001Technologies Mastered
SIEM (Splunk / Wazuh)Wireshark Packet AnalysisKali LinuxEDR & Threat HuntingFirewall & Zero-Trust RulesIncident ForensicsVulnerability Assessment (Nessus)
Prerequisites
- •Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, and OSI model
- •Familiarity with Linux and Windows Command Line
- •Commitment to ethical disclosure and defensive security practices
Target Industry Roles
SOC Security AnalystCyber Defense SpecialistIncident Response InvestigatorNetwork Security Engineer