Program Overview:
This is a three-semester program designed to provide foundational concepts of the areas of cybersecurity and forensics. It equips the students with skills that are needed in the modern job market to help organizations mitigate risks related to cyber threats. The program also equips the learners with skills of identifying, collecting, preserving and analyzing data to reveal any evidence for use in forensic investigations and litigations.
Career Opportunities:
- IT Systems Analysts
- IT Network Technicians
- IT Infrastructure Technicians
- IT Technical Support Analysts
Program Objective:
The objective of the Certificate in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics program is to produce professionals who are equipped with the skills that are highly sought for in the market for protecting organizations’ data from theft and misuse. The graduates of this certificate program will be able to immediately add value in any organization seeking to protect its electronic assets as well as safeguarding the integrity of its electronic resources. The forensics aspect of this course will equip the graduates with the requisite skills to analyze data and identify any information required for forensic investigations. The program is ideal for professionals who want to further their studies specializing in Cybersecurity and Forensics.
Program Duration:
The program is offered over a period of three semesters.
Minimum Admission Requirements:
- KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (or equivalent qualification).
- Basic Communication Skills
Expected Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and apply the most common types of cyber threats and attacks and how to mitigate them; and protect organizational data using the right tools and technologies.
- Implement network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and encryption.
- Use various security tools for vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards in cybersecurity
Intake: , January, May, August – Admissions ongoing
Admission Requirements
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade of D+ (D plus) and above or its equivalent; or a certificate from a recognized institution.