Certificate in Cyber Security
Level: Certificate
Duration: 4 Months
Faculty: School of ICT & Artificial Intelligence
Department: N/A
Branch:
Fees: 32,000 KES Per Term
Examining Body: CDACC
Modes: Onsite (In Class)
Ideal For: High School Leaver Undergraduate Student Postgraduate Student Working Professional Career Switcher Adult Learner Skills Upgrade Educator or Teacher Government Staff General Public
Campuses: Main Campus
About This Course
Cyber incidents cost Kenyan businesses millions in downtime, fraud, and reputation damage. Organisations need staff who understand threats, policies, and practical defences — not just antivirus installers.
Why this certificate advances your career
Security is a career with growth and purpose. This programme introduces risk assessment, access control, incident response, and secure configuration — skills that complement IT support or stand alone in compliance-focused roles.
Who should enroll
- ICT students specialising in security
- Network and system administrators upskilling
- Compliance and audit support staff
- Anyone entering the cybersecurity job market
Learning outcomes
- Identify common cyber threats and attack vectors
- Apply security policies and user awareness principles
- Configure baseline secure systems and backups
- Support incident detection and escalation procedures
- Demonstrate CDACC security competencies
Entry Requirements
KCSE D−
Admission Requirements
A copy of KCSE certificate / result slip
2 colored passports
A copy of national ID / passport
1 ream of papers
1 spring file
Course Structure
Programme coverage
- Introduction to information security
- Networking and system hardening fundamentals
- Malware, phishing and social engineering
- Access control, encryption and authentication
- Security operations and incident response basics
- Legal, ethical and organisational policy context
- Practical labs and CDACC assessment