Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Ethical Hacking Course || Wacre Skill Centre

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Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Ethical Hacking Course

By Thabo Mokoena
03/Jul/2024
0 Students

Course Description

Launch a high-demand tech career by mastering cybersecurity fundamentals and ethical hacking. This hands-on course teaches you to identify, exploit (ethically), and secure vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications using the same tools and techniques employed by security professionals worldwide. No prior experience needed just curiosity and a commitment to ethical practice.

What You’ll Learn

Security Basics: CIA triad, risk management, firewalls, encryption, and security policies
Ethical Hacking: Reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and post-attack analysis
Network & Web Security: TCP/IP, Wireshark, OWASP Top 10 (XSS, SQLi), and secure configurations
Tools & Labs: Kali Linux, Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Hydra, and Aircrack-ng in safe environments
Defense Strategies: Patching, logging, intrusion detection, and incident response
Reporting: Document findings and recommend actionable fixes

Capstone Project
Perform a full authorized penetration test on a simulated corporate network from scoping to final report.

Why Learn Cybersecurity?

High Demand: Kenya’s digital growth fuels urgent need for skilled defenders
Strong Earnings: Start at KES 60,000–120,000/month; certified roles exceed KES 150,000
Remote & Global Work: Freelance or join international SOC teams
Future-Proof: Critical in finance, health, government, and e-commerce

Who Should Enroll?
Aspiring security analysts, IT professionals, developers, entrepreneurs, or career changers.
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills. No coding or networking background required.

Technical Skills You'll Master
Kali Linux, Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, password cracking, network analysis, vulnerability assessment, and ethical hacking methodology.

Course Curriculum

Thabo Mokoena

Offensive Security Specialist | Former Cybersecurity Lead at Standard Bank & Deloitte Africa | CEH, OSCP, CISSP

Thabo “Cipher” Mokoena isn’t just a cybersecurity expert he’s a digital sentinel who’s spent the last 15 years defending Africa’s most critical financial, telecom, and government infrastructure from sophisticated cyber threats.