Cloud & DevOps

Cybersecurity

Network security and ethical hacking for real-world defense.

16 Weeks
Onsite (Kaduna) & Online
Beginner to Intermediate
16wkCourse Duration
80+Security Practitioners Trained
75%Placement Rate
10+Lab Exercises
Overview

About this course

A hands-on cybersecurity course covering network security fundamentals and ethical hacking techniques, preparing students to identify and defend against real vulnerabilities.

Tuition

₦300,000 – ₦550,000

Who this course is for

IT professionals moving into security roles

Developers who want secure-coding and security fundamentals

Beginners targeting SOC analyst or junior pentester roles

Anyone responsible for their organization's security posture

Curriculum

What you'll learn

01

Security Fundamentals

CIA triad, threat modeling, and common attack vectors.

02

Network Security

Firewalls, VPNs, and securing network infrastructure.

03

Ethical Hacking Basics

Reconnaissance, scanning, and exploitation using Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP.

04

Web Application Security

OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and how to identify and fix them.

05

Incident Response

Detection, containment, and post-incident review processes.

06

Capstone Project

A guided penetration test and full vulnerability report on a test environment.

Outcomes

What you'll walk away with

Identify and explain the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities

Perform basic penetration tests using industry-standard tools

Write a professional vulnerability assessment report

Ready for junior SOC analyst or security-adjacent roles

Why Zeplynk Academy

What sets this course apart

01

Hands-On Labs, Not Just Theory

Real exploitation exercises in safe, controlled lab environments.

02

Compliance Awareness

NDPR and Nigerian regulatory context woven into the security curriculum.

03

Built by Practitioners

Taught using the same tools and methodology Zeplynk uses in client penetration-testing engagements.

Tools & Technology
Burp SuiteOWASP ZAPWiresharkKali LinuxNmap
FAQs

Common questions

Ready to enroll?

Applications for Cybersecurity are open now. Join the next cohort at Zeplynk Academy in Kaduna, or online from anywhere in Nigeria.