Course Overview
This training course provides a fundamental understanding of Cybersecurity and Information Security Operations, and practical skills required to function as an Information Security team to maintain and safeguard IT infrastructure and Networks. The training program is for those who have new or limited IT skills who are looking to enhance their current skills.
These 30hours/5 days program includes skills exercise covering Basic concept of Information Security, Cybersecurity solutions and elements in general including practical hands-on skills which are essentials to kickstart advanced cybersecurity career.
| Training Reference | NETS/2025/DS/DS-002/V2 |
| Title | Certified Cyber Security Skills |
| Level | Introductory to Intermediate (L1-L2) |
| Audience | Fresh Graduate Diploma Holders, IT technicians and those with basic IT knowledge and passion to learn |
| Format | 30hours/5 Days/six weekends -Theory and Practical |
| Course Title | Cyber Security Skills Essentials |
| Objective and Expectations |
There is high demand for professionals with cybersecurity skills due to the increasing frequency of cyber threats. Companies across industries are seeking individuals capable of detecting, responding to, and mitigating security incidents to protect their digital assets and networks.
Pre-requisites for the course: Skills and knowledge equivalent to those learned in Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v1.0 course 2. Familiarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networking 3. Working knowledge of the Windows and Linux operating systems 4. Familiarity with the basics of networking security concepts.
Main Expectations:
i. Specially designed practical/lab tasks to be performed by the ii. NETS HR Team will later work closely with all trained/qualified candidates and conduct awareness around the job placement support. Moreover, the trainees would also be encouraged to venture into self-employment and exposed to the main requirements in this regard. iii. Training feedback is obtained from each individual trainee after every session and information/suggestions gathered is used for future improvement. Lastly, evaluation of the competencies acquired by the trainees will be done at various stages of the training and a proper record of the same will be maintained. Suffice to say that for such evaluations, practical tasks would be designed by the trainers to gauge the problem-solving abilities of the trainees. |
| Learning Outcome of the Course |
By the end of the course the trainees will be able to have following competencies and skills. · Learn in-demand skills for cybersecurity career·Understand essentials concepts and tools with hands-on lab · Kickstart advanced cybersecurity skills |
| Course Execution Plan |
Total duration of course: 30 hours (5 days) Class hours: 6 hours per day Theory: 40%/Practical: 60% Total hours: 30 Hours |
| Companies Offering Jobs in the respective trade |
Public/Private industries including: 1. All Enterprises & SMEs across industries2. IT Services Companies/Technology Vendors 3. System Integrators |
| Job Opportunities | · Cyber Security/Network Security technician
· SOC L1, L2 team staff |
| No. of Students | 10-15 |
| Learning Place | Classroom / Lab / Online/Blended |
| Instructional Resources |
· Cisco Cybersecurity Training materials
· International Certification courses on IT and Cyber Security · Information Security standards and NETS inhouse course materials · Videos and Tutorial on You Tube |
| Field Attachment & Internship/Job Placement | After successful classroom training, trainees will be placed for 2-3 weeks field training with senior technicians as shadow technicians to gain confidence of independent working and skill development to perform the task assigned.
It is most likely that the top 2-3 trainees, based on their performance and assessment, will be offer full time job with NETS International or other career options |
Target audiences
- Fresh Graduate, Diploma Holders, IT technicians and those with basic IT knowledge and passion to learn
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 6 Lessons
- 5 Days
- Module 11
- Module 21
- Module 31
- Module 41
- Module 51
- Module 61
