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Full Cyber Security (Professional Diploma) — Codar Tech Africa
Cyber Security

Full Cyber Security

Earn a Professional Diploma Certificate

Develop professional cybersecurity skills across network security, threat detection, vulnerability assessment, identity and access management, security operations, and incident response. Through hands-on projects and industry-focused training, learners will gain the practical expertise to protect systems, applications, networks, and data against evolving cyber threats.

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About this course

Develop professional cybersecurity skills across network security, threat detection, vulnerability assessment, identity and access management, security operations, and incident response. Through hands-on projects and industry-focused training, learners will gain the practical expertise to protect systems, applications, networks, and data against evolving cyber threats.

What you'll learn

Practical, job-ready technical experience
Exposure to real-world industry workflows
Confidence in building modern digital solutions
Mentorship from experienced professionals
Collaborative and project-based learning experience
Strong foundation for career growth in tech
Portfolio projects that demonstrate your capabilities
Professional development and workplace readiness skills

Who this course is for

  • Career switchers — bankers, teachers, marketers wanting to enter tech
  • Primary/Secondary Students, NYSC corps members & recent graduates
  • University students wanting practical skills before graduation
  • Self-taught devs ready to formalise & level up their skills
  • Working professionals targeting remote/freelance income in foreign currency

Requirements

  • A laptop (Windows, Mac or Linux) with at least 4GB RAM
  • Reliable internet connection (3G, 4G, 5G mobile data is fine)
  • 10–15 hours per week to dedicate to learning
  • No prior coding experience needed — we start from zero

Course curriculum

26 weeks · 48 classes · 208 hours of live lessons · portfolio projects

  • -Intro
  • Topologies
  • Connectors
  • Firewalls
  • NetworkComponents
  • IPAddress
  • Subnetting
  • Practical | Cisco Packet Tracer
  • Network Concept
  • Port & Osi / Tcp IP

  • EthicalHackingCEH-IntroductiontoEthicalHacking
  • InformationSecurityOverview
  • InformationSecurityThreatsandAttackVectors
  • HackingConcepts
  • EthicalHackingConcepts
  • InformationSecurityControlsLesson
  • PenetrationTestingConcepts
  • InformationSecurityLawsandStandards

  • INRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEM
  • INSTALLATION OF KALI LINUX

  • CLI AND GUI
  • BASIC COMMANDS

  • FootprintingandReconnaissance-FootprintingConcepts
  • FootprintingthroughSearchEngines
  • FootprintingthroughWebServices
  • FootprintingthroughSocialNetworkingSites
  • WebsiteFootprinting
  • EmailFootprinting
  • WhoisFootprinting
  • DNSFootprinting
  • NetworkFootprinting
  • FootprintingthroughSocialEngineering
  • FootPrinting Tools (Grabify Dig whitepages Wappalzer sock-poppet Google-Dork whois.domain Recon-ng)

  • ScanningNetwork-NetworkScanningConcepts
  • ScanningTools
  • HostDiscovery
  • PortandServiceDiscovery
  • OSDiscovery(BannerGrabbing/OSFingerprinting)
  • ScanningBeyondIDSandFirewall
  • NetworkScanningCountermeasures
  • Scanning Tools (Nmap Xenmap wafw00

  • Enumeration-EnumerationConcepts
  • NetBIOSEnumeration
  • SNMPEnumeration
  • LDAPEnumeration
  • NTPandNFSEnumeration
  • SMTPandDNSEnumeration
  • OtherEnumerationTechniques
  • EnumerationCountermeasures
  • Practical => FTP Netbios (Using Netstat Netcat NbtScan On Windows & Metasploitable2)

  • Enumeration-EnumerationConcepts
  • NetBIOSEnumeration
  • SNMPEnumeration
  • LDAPEnumeration
  • NTPandNFSEnumeration
  • SMTPandDNSEnumeration
  • OtherEnumerationTechniques
  • EnumerationCountermeasures
  • Practical => FTP Netbios (Using Netstat Netcat NbtScan On Windows & Metasploitable2)

  • VulnerabilityAssessmentConcepts
  • VulnerabilityClassificationandAssessmentTypes
  • VulnerabilityAssessmentTools
  • VulnerabilityAssessmentReports
  • Practical => Nessus & Nikto (With Vulnerable Web Application)

  • GainingAccess
  • EscalatingPrivileges
  • MaintainingAccess
  • ClearingLogs
  • Practical => msvenom & Metasploit (ssh)

  • GainingAccess
  • EscalatingPrivileges
  • MaintainingAccess
  • ClearingLogs
  • Practical => msvenom & Metasploit (ssh)

  • MalwareConcepts
  • APTConcepts
  • TrojanConceptsofWormMakers
  • FilelessMalwareConcepts
  • MalwareAnalysis
  • MalwareCountermeasures
  • Anti-MalwareSoftware

  • SniffingConcepts
  • SniffingTechnique:MACAttacks
  • SniffingTechnique:DHCPAttacks
  • SniffingTechnique:ARPPoisoning
  • SniffingTechnique:SpoofingAttacks
  • SniffingTechnique:DNSPoisoning
  • SniffingTools
  • Practical | Wireshark

  • SocialEngineeringConcepts
  • SocialEngineeringTechniques
  • InsiderThreats
  • ImpersonationonSocialNetworkingSites
  • IdentityTheft
  • SocialEngineeringCountermeasures
  • Practical | Camphish SEToolkit

  • DoS/DDoSConcepts
  • Botnets
  • DoS/DDoSAttackTechniques
  • DDoSCaseStudy
  • DoS/DDoSAttackCountermeasures
  • Practical | SlowLoris

  • SessionHijacking-SessionHijackingConcepts
  • Application-LevelSessionHijacking
  • Network-LevelSessionHijacking
  • SessionHijackingTools
  • SessionHijackingCountermeasure
  • Practical -Ethercap

  • EvadingIDS
  • Firewalls
  • andHoneypots-IDS
  • IPS
  • Firewall
  • andHoneypotConcepts
  • IDS
  • andHoneypotSolutions
  • EvadingIDSEvadingFirewalls
  • EvadingNACandEndpointSecurity
  • IDS/FirewallEvadingTools
  • DetectingHoneypots
  • IDS/FirewallEvasionCountermeasures
  • Practical - Pentbox

  • HackingWebServers-WebServerConcepts
  • WebServerAttacks
  • WebServerAttackMethodology
  • WebServerAttackCountermeasures

  • HackingWebApplications-WebApplicationConcepts
  • WebApplicationThreats
  • WebApplicationHackingMethodology
  • WebAPI
  • Webhooks
  • andWebShell
  • WebApplicationSecurity

  • SQLInjection-SQLInjectionConcepts
  • TypesofSQLInjection
  • SQLInjectionMethodology
  • SQLInjectionTools
  • SQLInjectionCountermeasures
  • Practical|SQLmap
  • Burpsuite/Zap

  • HackingWirelessNetworks
  • WirelessConcepts
  • WirelessEncryption
  • WirelessThreats
  • WirelessHackingMethodology
  • WirelessHackingTools
  • BluetoothHacking
  • WirelessAttackCountermeasures
  • WirelessSecurityTools

  • HackingMobilePlatforms-MobilePlatformAttackVectors
  • HackingAndroidOS
  • HackingiOS
  • MobileDeviceManagement
  • MobileSecurityGuidelinesandTools

  • IoTandOTHacking-IoTHacking
  • IoTConcepts
  • IoTAttacks
  • IoTHackingMethodology
  • OTHacking
  • OTConcepts
  • OTAttacks
  • OTHackingMethodology
  • .CloudComputing
  • CloudComputingConcepts
  • ContainerTechnology
  • ManipulatingCloudTrialService
  • CloudSecurity

  • IoTandOTHacking-IoTHacking
  • IoTConcepts
  • IoTAttacks
  • IoTHackingMethodology
  • OTHacking
  • OTConcepts
  • OTAttacks
  • OTHackingMethodology
  • .CloudComputing
  • CloudComputingConcepts
  • ContainerTechnology
  • ManipulatingCloudTrialService
  • CloudSecurity

  • Cryptography-CryptographyConcepts
  • EncryptionAlgorithms
  • CryptographyTools
  • EmailEncryption
  • DiskEncryption
  • Cryptanalysis
  • CryptographyAttackCountermeasures
  • Practical|AEScript
  • Openssl

  • Practical|AEScript
  • Openssl

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  • welcome to the course Download the Study Guide Checkpointroduction
  • fundamentals of security threat and vulnerabilities confidentiality integrity Availability Non-repudiation Authentication Authorization Accounting Security Control Categories Security Control Types Gap Analysis Zero Trust Checkpoiundamentals of Security 5 questions

  • module 3 Threat Actor Threat Actor Threat Actor Motivations Threat Actor Attributes Unskilled Attackers Hacktivists Organized Crime Nation State Actor Insider Threats Shadow It Threat Vector and Attack Surface Outsmarting Threat Actors Checkpoihreat Actors 5 questions
  • module 4 Physical Security Physical Security Fencing and Bollards Attacking with Brute Force Surveillance Systems Bypassing Surveillance Systems Access Control Vestibules Door Locks Access Badge Cloning Checkpoint physical Security 5 questions

  • module 5 Social Engineering Social Engineering Motivational Triggers Impersonation Pretexting Phishing Attacks Preventing Phishing Attacks Conducting an Anti-Phishing Campaign Frauds and Scams Influence Campaigns Other Social Engineering Attacks Checkpoiocial Engineering 5 questions
  • module 6 Malware Malware Viruses Worms Trojans Viruses and Trojans Ransomware Zombies and Botnets Rootkits Backdoors and Logic Bombs Keylogger Spyware and Bloatware Malware Attack Techniques Indications of Malware Attacks Checkpoint malware 5 questions

  • Module 7 Data Protection Data Classifications Data Ownership Data States Data Types Data Sovereignty Securing Dat Data Loss Prevent Configuring a DLP
  • Module 8 Cryptographic Solutions symmetric vs Asymmetric Symmetric Algorithms symmetric Algorithms Hashing Increasing Hash Security Public Key Infrastruct Digital Certificates Exploring Digital Certificate Blockchain Encryption Tools Obfuscation Cryptographic Attacks Checkpoiryptographic Solutions 5 questions

  • Module 9 Risk Management Risk Assessment Frequenc Risk Identification Risk Register Qualitative Risk Analysi Quantitative Risk Analysis Risk Management Strategies Risk Monitoring and Reportin
  • Module 10 Third-party Vendor Risks Third-party Vendor Risks Supply Chain Risks Supply Chain Attacks Vendor Assessment Vendor Selection and Monitoring Contracts and Agreements

  • module 11 Governance and Compliance Governance and Compliance Governance Governance Structure Policies Standards Procedures Governance Considerations Compliance Non-compliance Consequence
  • Asset and Change Management Acquisition and Procurement mobile Asset Deployments Asset Management Asset Disposal and Decommissioning change Management Change Management Processes Technical Implications of Changes Documenting Changes Checkpoint Asset and Change Management

  • module 13 Audits and Assessments Audits and Assessments Internal Audits and Assessments Performing an Internal Assessment External Audits and Assessments Performing an External Assessment Penetration Testing Reconnaissance in Pentesting Performing a Basic PenTest Attestation of Findings Checkpoiudits and Assessments 5 questions

  • module 14 Cyber Resilience and Redundancy Cyber Resilience and Redundancy High Availability Data Redundancy Configuring a RAID Capacity Planning Powering Data Centers Data Backups Continuity of Operations Plan Redundant Site Consideration Resilience and Recovery Testing Checkpoint cyber Resilience and Redundancy 5 questions

  • module 15 Security Architecture Security Architecture On-premise versus the Cloud Cloud Security Virtualization and Containerization Serverless Microservices Network Infrastructure Software-Defined Network (SDN) Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Centralized vs Decentralized Architectures Internet of Things (IoT) ICS and SCADA Embedded Systems Checkpoint security Architecture 14 questions

  • module 16 Security Infrastructure Security Infrastructure Ports and Protocols Firewall Configuring Firewalls IDS and IPS Network Appliances Port Security securing Network Communications SD-WAN and SASE Infrastructure Considerations Selecting Infrastructure Controls Checkpoiecurity Infrastructure 5 questions

  • module 17 Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions Identity and Access Management (IAM) Multifactor Authentication Password Security Password Attacks Single Sign-On Federation Privileged Access Manage Access Control Models Assigning Permissions Checkpoint identity and Access Management Solutions 5 questions

  • module 18 Vulnerabilities and Attacks Vulnerabilities and Attacks Hardware Vulnerabilities Bluetooth Vulnerabilities and Attacks Mobile Vulnerabilities and Attacks Zero-day Vulnerabilities Operating System Vulnerabilities SQL and XML Injections Conducting an SQL Injection XSS and XSRF Buffer Overflow Race Conditions Checkpoint vulnerabilities and Attacks 5 questions

  • module 19 Malicious Activity Malicious Activity Distributed Denial of Service Domain Name Sys Attacks Directory Traversal Attack Execution and Escalation Attack Replay Attacks Session Hijacking On-Path Attacks Injection Attacks Indicators of Compromise Checkpoint Malicious Activity

  • module 20 Hardening Hardening Changing Default Configurations Restricting Applications Unnecessary Services Trusted Operating Systems Updates and Patches Patch Management roup Policies SELinux Data Encryption Lev Secure Baselines 5 Checkpoint Hardening 5 questions

  • Security Techniques Security Techniques Wireless Infrastructure Security Wireless Security Settings Application Security Network Access Control Web and DNS Filtering Email Security Endpoint Detection and Response User Behavior Analytics Selecting Secure Protocols Checkpoint security Techniques 5 questions

  • Vulnerability Management Vulnerability Management Identifying Vulnerabilities Threat Intelligence Feeds Responsible Disclosure Programs Analyzing Vulnerabilities Conducting Vulnerability Scans Assessing Vulnerability Scan Results Vulnerability Response and Remediation Validating Vulnerability Remediation Vulnerability Reporting Checkpoiulnerability Management 5 questions

  • Alerting and Monitoring Monitoring Resources Alerting and Monitoring Activitie Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Data from Security Tools Security Content Automation and Protocol (SCAP) NetFlow and Flow Analysis Single Pane of Glass Checkpoint Alerting and Monitoring 5 questions

  • Incident Response Incident Response Process Threat Hunting Root Cause Analysis Incident Response Training and Testing Digital Forensic Procedures Data Collection Procedures Disk Imaging and Analysis Checkpoint incident Response 5 questions

  • Investigating an Incident Investigating with Data Dashboards Automated Reports Vulnerability Scan Packet Captures Firewall Logs Application Logs Endpoint LogS-specific Security Logs IPS/IDS Logs Network Logs Metadata Checkpoint investigating an Incident 5 questions

  • Automation and Orchestration When to Automate and Orchestrate Benefits of Automation and Orchestratation Automating Support Tickets Automating Onboarding Automating Security Automating Application Development Integrations and APIs Checkpoiutomation and Orchestration 5 questions

  • Security Awareness Recognizing Insider Threats Password Management Avoiding Social Engineering Policy and Handbooks Remote and Hybrid Work Environments Creating a Culture of Security Checkpoint security Awareness 5 questions Conclusive

Frequently asked questions

No. We start from absolute zero and build up gradually. As long as you can use a computer and you're committed to 10–15 hours/week, you'll succeed.

Both options are available. Pick from live online cohorts, our any of Physical campuses — It's the same content and certificate either way.

Yes. We offer part-payments — that can be split. Talk to admissions for tailored plans.

Yes, we provide internship and job placement support including CV review, mock interviews and direct introductions to several hiring partners. 85% of our graduates land a tech role within 6 months.

Yes — every graduate receives an official Codar Tech Africa certificate, recognised by employers across Africa. We also offer professional certifications from partners like : American Council of Training and Development, UK International Qualifications, etc. We also prepare students for global certifications like AWS Certified, Google Cloud, Meta certifications and CompTIA Security+.

All live classes are recorded and uploaded to your student portal within 24 hours, so you can always catch up. You'll also have access to your assigned mentor for any questions you have outside of class hours.
Certification

A certificate that means something

Sample Codar Tech Africa certificate

Sample certificate of completion

Certified in partnership with

Every graduate receives a globally recognised certificate, backed by our accredited partners.

Codar Tech Africa graduate holding their certificate
Codar Tech Africa graduate holding their certificate
Codar Experience

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Success Stories

Real students. Real careers. Real impact.

From corps members to professionals, market traders to medical doctors — see how Codar Tech Africa graduates are rewriting their futures.

"I joined Codar straight after NYSC with zero coding experience. Within 6 months I had a frontend role at a Lagos fintech earning ₦450k/month. The instructors were incredible — Codar literally changed my life."

Damilola Adetokunbo
Damilola Adetokunbo
Frontend Developer at Flutterwave

"As a 38-year-old banker, I was nervous about switching careers. Codar's flexible online classes and patient mentors made it possible. I'm now a Data Analyst at GTBank — and earning more than I ever did in my old role."

Kunle Bankole
Kunle Bankole
Data Analyst at GTBank

"The UI/UX bootcamp was world-class. I now work with clients in the US, UK, Canada and across Africa from my Lagos apartment. Earning in dollars while paying my bills in Naira changed everything for my family."

Tobiloba Akinola
Tobiloba Akinola
Freelance UX Designer

"Codar's Cyber Security programme is intense — but worth every kobo. I'm now a Security Engineer at MTN Nigeria, working on systems that protect millions of customers. The hands-on labs prepared me for the real world."

Ibrahim Yusuf
Ibrahim Yusuf
Security Engineer at MTN

"I trained 22 engineers through Codar's corporate programme. ROI was visible within 3 months — better code quality, faster delivery and happier devs. I recommend them to every CEO I meet."

Dr. Yemi Adesokan
Dr. Yemi Adesokan
CTO, Lagos Health Tech Startup

"I'm 19 and still in university. Codar's evening classes fit perfectly with my schedule. By the time I graduate, I'll already have 2 years of paid freelance backend work under my belt. The platform pays for itself."

Blessing Okonkwo
Blessing Okonkwo
Student, University of Lagos
Why Codar

Why learners choose Codar Tech Africa

1. Live, expert instruction — not pre-recorded videos

Every Codar class is taught live by senior tech professionals with 7+ years of industry experience at firms like Microsoft, Flutterwave, MTN, and Andela. You can ask questions, get instant feedback, and learn from someone who's actually shipped what they're teaching.

2. Project-based learning — graduate with a portfolio

Theory is empty without practice. Every Codar student builds 8–12 real projects per course — e-commerce platforms, dashboards, security tools, ML models — work you can show employers on day one of your job hunt.

3. 1-on-1 mentorship from working engineers

Every student is paired with a personal mentor — a working engineer or designer who reviews your code, supports your growth, and helps you navigate your first tech job. This is rare in African tech education.

4. Real job placement, with 5+ hiring partners

We don't just teach you to code. We get you hired. Our career services team handles CV reviews, mock interviews, and direct introductions to our 5+ hiring partners — including GTBank, Flutterwave, Andela, and global firms.

5. Made for Africans — pricing, scheduling, examples

Our fees are in Naira with instalment plans. Our class schedules respect Nigerian work hours. Our case studies use Nigerian businesses. Our examples reference Nigerian banks. Everything about Codar is built with the African student in mind.

6. Codar certificate — recognised across the continent

Earn a Codar Tech Africa certificate trusted by employers. We also offer professional certifcations from American Council of Training and Development and UK International Qualifications. Also, we prepare students for global certifications: AWS Certified, Google Cloud, Meta, CompTIA Security+, and more.

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Can't make it to a physical campus? Join our live virtual classes and get the exact same instruction, mentorship and certificate as our in-person cohorts — from wherever you are.

  • Live, interactive classes — not pre-recorded videos
  • Class recordings available if you miss a session
  • Same certificate and job placement support as physical cohorts
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New cohorts commence every month across both our online and physical campuses. Secure your spot today and take the next step toward your tech career.

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Career Outcomes

Where Codar graduates work

Our graduates work at Africa's most innovative companies and at global tech firms in the US, UK, Canada & Europe. With 85% job placement rate, you're not just learning — you're launching a career.

85%

Placement rate within 6 months

₦450k+

Average graduate starting salary

5+

Active hiring partner companies

Enrollment

Complete your enrollment in 2 simple steps

  1. Select one of the payment plans and fill in your details
  2. Transfer the requested amount into the account number generated.
  3. NOTE: After payment, you’ll be issued an admission letter and receipt. You’ll then be assigned to a cohort, and your class schedule will be shared with you.
Registration Fee

One Week Access

Full One Week Access To All Our Facilities.

5,000 / one-off
  • 7 Days Full Access To All Our Physical and Virtual Resources
  • Globally Recognised Certificate
  • Access To Physical and Virtual Classes
  • Student Portal (LMS)
  • Job Placement Assistance
  • Internship Placement Assistance
  • Mentorship
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Full Tuition

Unlimited Access

Uninterrupted Access To All Our Facilities.

492,500 / one-off
  • Globally Recognised Certificate
  • Access To Physical and Virtual Classes From Any Location
  • Student Portal (LMS)
  • Job Placement Assistance
  • Internship Placement Assistance
  • Mentorship
  • Uninterrupted Access and Support
  • Access To Alumni Network Partners
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

No. We start from absolute zero and build up gradually. As long as you can use a computer and you're committed to 10–15 hours/week, you'll succeed.

Both options are available. Pick from live online cohorts, our any of Physical campuses — It's the same content and certificate either way.

Yes. We offer part-payments — that can be split. Talk to admissions for tailored plans.

Yes, we provide internship and job placement support including CV review, mock interviews and direct introductions to several hiring partners. 85% of our graduates land a tech role within 6 months.

Yes — every graduate receives an official Codar Tech Africa certificate, recognised by employers across Africa. We also offer professional certifications from partners like : American Council of Training and Development, UK International Qualifications, etc. We also prepare students for global certifications like AWS Certified, Google Cloud, Meta certifications and CompTIA Security+.

All live classes are recorded and uploaded to your student portal within 24 hours, so you can always catch up. You'll also have access to your assigned mentor for any questions you have outside of class hours.
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