Cyber Security Science
The Cyber Security Science program takes you from foundational networking and operating system concepts through to advanced penetration testing, threat hunting, and incident response. You will work in hands-on lab environments simulating real attacks, learn to think like both an attacker and a defender, and build a portfolio of security assessments and writeups. By the end of the course, you'll be able to identify vulnerabilities, harden systems, respond to incidents, and speak confidently about security architecture and risk.
What You'll Learn
- Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls)
- Linux and Windows system administration for security
- Ethical hacking and penetration testing methodology
- Vulnerability assessment and management
- Web application security (OWASP Top 10)
- Network security monitoring and intrusion detection
- Malware analysis fundamentals
- Incident response and digital forensics basics
- Security operations center (SOC) workflows
- Cloud security fundamentals (AWS/Azure)
- Cryptography and secure communications
- Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) essentials
Who This Course is For
- Aspiring security analysts, penetration testers, and SOC engineers
- IT professionals (sysadmins, network engineers) moving into security
- Computer science students who want hands-on offensive/defensive skills
- Career changers with basic computer literacy and curiosity about security
Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy and comfort using a command line
- Familiarity with how computers and networks work (helpful, not required)
- A laptop capable of running virtual machines (8GB+ RAM recommended)
What's Included
This course features a robust hybrid learning model:
- Physical Classes: 3 days per week — hands-on coding, collaborative projects, and core lectures.
- Online Classes: 2 days per week — code reviews, debugging, Q&A, and deep dives.
- Physical Weekend Sessions: Admits students who can only attend weekend classes - Saturdays and Sundays.
- Course Materials
- Code Mentorship
- Portfolio Development
- Certificate of Completion
Tools & Technologies You Will Use
- Kali Linux
- Wireshark
- Nmap
- Metasploit
- Burp Suite
- Splunk
- Wazuh
- VirtualBox / VMware
Capstone Project
Enterprise Security Assessment
Conduct a full penetration test and security assessment of a simulated corporate network: reconnaissance, exploitation, privilege escalation, and a professional findings report with remediation recommendations presented to a mock stakeholder panel.