Programme Overview
Cybersecurity
Five progressive levels from Foundation to Graduate Diploma. Each level is a complete, certified qualification. Exit at any level with a recognised certificate, or complete the full programme.
Five Levels. One Programme. Exit at Any Stage.
Programme Structure
Every level includes hands-on labs in every module, a 50-question final assessment and a final project. You may exit at any level with a recognised certificate, or continue to Graduate Diploma.
Modules (6)
1
The Digital World and Why Security Matters
This module covers What is cybersecurity and why it matters; How computers and networks work, the basics; The threat landscape, who attacks and why; The CIA triad, the heart of security. Learners finish able to explain cybersecurity and the CIA triad.
2
Common Threats and Attacks
This module covers Malware, viruses, worms and ransomware; Phishing and social engineering; Passwords and account attacks; Web and network attacks, an overview. Learners finish able to recognise common threats and attacks.
3
Protecting Yourself and Your Devices
This module covers Strong passwords and multi-factor authentication; Keeping devices and software safe; Safe browsing, email and social media; Backups and recovery. Learners finish able to protect devices and accounts.
4
Securing Networks and Data
This module covers Home and public networks, Wi-Fi security; Encryption made simple; Firewalls and how traffic is controlled; Protecting personal data and privacy, the LGPD. Learners finish able to secure networks and data.
5
Security at Work and Online Safety
This module covers Security in the workplace and policies; Protecting a small business; Social media safety and your digital footprint; Incident response basics. Learners finish able to apply security at work and online.
6
Security Career Foundations and the Project
This module covers Security tools and a first look at the command line; Ethics, the law and responsible behaviour; Cybersecurity careers and certifications; Your security plan project and next steps. Learners finish able to act ethically, and deliver a security plan.
Modules (8)
1
Networking and Systems for Security
This module covers Networking deeper, TCP/IP, ports and protocols; The OSI model and how data really moves; Operating systems and security; The command line for security. Learners finish able to understand networks and systems as a defender.
2
Threats, Vulnerabilities and Attacks in Depth
This module covers The anatomy of an attack; Malware in depth and how it is analysed safely; Social engineering and phishing campaigns in depth; Vulnerabilities, exploits and the CVE system. Learners finish able to explain attacks in depth.
3
Cryptography and Secure Communications
This module covers How encryption really works; Hashing, integrity and digital signatures; Certificates, TLS and PKI; Applied cryptography, VPNs, messaging and storage. Learners finish able to apply cryptography.
4
Network Defence
This module covers Firewalls, segmentation and network architecture; Detecting and preventing intrusions; Securing Wi-Fi and remote access; Monitoring network traffic. Learners finish able to defend networks.
5
System and Endpoint Security
This module covers Hardening systems and secure configuration; Access control, identity and authentication; Patch and vulnerability management; Endpoint protection and detection. Learners finish able to secure systems and endpoints.
6
Security Operations and Monitoring
This module covers The Security Operations Centre and the analyst role; Logging, SIEM and detection; Threat intelligence and threat hunting basics; Incident response in practice. Learners finish able to operate security and respond to incidents.
7
Web, Application and Cloud Security
This module covers How web applications work and where they break; Common web vulnerabilities; Cloud security fundamentals; Securing data and privacy, the LGPD in practice. Learners finish able to secure web, cloud and data.
8
Governance, Risk, Careers and Project
This module covers Security governance, policy and frameworks; Risk management and security awareness; Careers, certifications and building a portfolio; Applied project, defending an organisation. Learners finish able to apply governance and risk, and deliver a defensive plan.
Modules (8)
1
Advanced Threats and the Modern Adversary
This module covers The modern threat landscape and the advanced adversary; Threat modelling and attack frameworks; Threat intelligence in depth; Reasoning about risk and threat-informed defence. Learners finish able to reason about adversaries.
2
Security Architecture and Engineering
This module covers Secure design principles; Zero trust architecture; Network and cloud security architecture at scale; Identity and access management at scale. Learners finish able to design secure architecture.
3
Advanced Cryptography and Secure Systems
This module covers Cryptographic protocols and key management; Applied cryptography in systems; Post-quantum and emerging cryptography; Designing a cryptographic solution. Learners finish able to apply advanced cryptography.
4
Offensive Security and Penetration Testing
This module covers The ethical hacking mindset and methodology; Reconnaissance and vulnerability assessment; Exploitation and post-exploitation, understood defensively; Reporting and the value to defence. Learners finish able to understand offensive security defensively.
5
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
This module covers The incident response lifecycle, advanced; Digital forensics fundamentals; Threat hunting and detection engineering; Running a major incident and the post-incident review. Learners finish able to lead forensics and incident response.
6
Governance, Risk and Compliance at Scale
This module covers Enterprise security governance and strategy; Risk management frameworks; Compliance, standards and audit; Building and assessing a security programme. Learners finish able to govern security and assess risk.
7
Security Operations, Automation and Emerging Technology
This module covers The modern SOC and detection at scale; Security automation and orchestration; Securing emerging technology; AI for and against security. Learners finish able to run operations and reason about emerging tech.
8
Research Methods and the Pre-Master Project
This module covers Academic and research skills for cybersecurity; Research methods and designing a study; Academic writing and communicating security; The Pre-Master research project. Learners finish able to conduct and write research.
Modules (9)
1
Strategic Security Leadership and the CISO Function
This module covers The CISO role and security as a business function; Building and leading a security programme; Security strategy, budgeting and communicating to the board; Security culture, talent and leading teams. Learners finish able to lead security as a business function.
2
Advanced Security Architecture and Engineering
This module covers Enterprise security architecture frameworks; Zero trust and identity-centric architecture at scale; Cloud-native and hybrid architecture security; Resilience, high availability and security by design. Learners finish able to architect at enterprise scale.
3
Advanced Threat Intelligence and Adversary Emulation
This module covers Building a threat intelligence capability; Adversary emulation and purple teaming; Detection engineering at scale; Threat hunting programmes and metrics. Learners finish able to build intelligence and emulation.
4
Advanced Digital Forensics and Incident Response
This module covers Enterprise incident response and crisis management; Advanced forensics, memory, network and cloud; Malware analysis fundamentals; Ransomware and major-breach response. Learners finish able to lead forensics and incident response.
5
Cloud, Container and DevSecOps Security
This module covers Securing the cloud at depth; Container and Kubernetes security; DevSecOps and securing the pipeline; Infrastructure as code and policy as code. Learners finish able to secure cloud, containers and the pipeline.
6
Application Security and Secure Software Engineering
This module covers The secure development lifecycle; Threat modelling applications and the OWASP frameworks; Testing, SAST, DAST and software composition analysis; API and modern application security. Learners finish able to build and test secure software.
7
Identity, Privacy and Data Protection
This module covers Advanced identity and access management; Privacy engineering and privacy by design; Data protection law in practice, the LGPD and GDPR; Data governance and protecting data at scale. Learners finish able to lead identity and data protection.
8
Security Risk, Governance and Assurance
This module covers Enterprise risk management and quantification; Governance, frameworks and compliance programmes; Third-party and supply-chain risk; Audit, assurance and measuring security. Learners finish able to manage risk and governance.
9
Applied Research and the Graduate Project
This module covers Advanced research methods in cybersecurity; Designing and conducting applied research; Communicating research and influencing practice; The Graduate Certificate capstone project. Learners finish able to conduct research and the capstone.
Modules (12)
1
Cybersecurity Strategy and the Enterprise
This module covers Cybersecurity as enterprise strategy; Aligning security to business strategy and operating models; Building the security operating model; The security strategy on a page. Learners finish able to set enterprise strategy.
2
Security Governance, Risk and Board Engagement
This module covers Advanced security governance; Integrating cyber risk into enterprise risk management; Engaging the board and executive leadership; Governance, accountability and assurance to the board. Learners finish able to govern and engage the board.
3
Advanced Security Architecture and Zero Trust Engineering
This module covers Architecture for the modern, boundaryless enterprise; Zero trust engineering in depth; Secure access service edge and the modern network; Architecting an enterprise zero trust programme. Learners finish able to architect zero trust.
4
Threat Intelligence, Hunting and Adversary Operations
This module covers Intelligence-led security at the enterprise; Advanced adversary emulation and red and purple operations; Detection and hunting at scale; Building an intelligence-led defence capability. Learners finish able to build intelligence-led defence.
5
Advanced Incident Response, Forensics and Crisis Leadership
This module covers Leading the response to a major incident; Advanced forensics and investigation at scale; Reverse engineering and malware analysis; Crisis leadership, communication and recovery. Learners finish able to lead investigations and crises.
6
Offensive Security Operations and Red Teaming
This module covers The role and ethics of red teaming; Planning and scoping a red team engagement; Adversary tradecraft, understood defensively; Reporting, remediation and improving defence. Learners finish able to run offensive operations lawfully.
7
Cloud, Container and Platform Security at Scale
This module covers Securing the multi-cloud enterprise; Platform engineering and secure-by-default platforms; Kubernetes and container security at scale; Cloud security posture, detection and response. Learners finish able to secure cloud and platforms.
8
Secure Software, DevSecOps and the Supply Chain
This module covers Secure software engineering at scale; DevSecOps platforms and securing the pipeline; Software supply-chain security and SBOMs; Building a secure software programme. Learners finish able to lead secure software.
9
Data Protection, Privacy Engineering and AI Governance
This module covers Advanced data protection and the LGPD and GDPR; Privacy engineering at scale; Governing artificial intelligence and its risks; Building a data and AI governance programme. Learners finish able to lead privacy and AI governance.
10
Security Operations, Automation and AI-Driven Defence
This module covers The security operations centre at scale; Security automation, orchestration and SOAR; AI and machine learning for defence; Designing modern, automated security operations. Learners finish able to design modern operations.
11
Security Economics, Metrics and Programme Leadership
This module covers The economics of cybersecurity; Measuring security, metrics that matter; Leading and maturing a security programme; Making the investment case and leading change. Learners finish able to lead economically and drive change.
12
Applied Research and the Graduate Diploma Dissertation
This module covers Advanced research design in cybersecurity; Conducting rigorous, ethical research; Writing and defending a dissertation; The Graduate Diploma dissertation. Learners finish able to conduct research and the dissertation.
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Three intakes: January, June and November. Florianopolis, Brazil.