Program Goal
The programme seeks to provide learners with foundational knowledge in the area of Cyber Security. Graduates will have basic skills to work as cyber security analysts, administrative assistants, and technical support. This program will provide candidates with both technical, non-technical and communication skills required to work in dynamic and emerging IT and business worlds
Program Objective
The programme shall focus on providing basic training, knowledge, and skills necessary for a professional to provide technical support and manage basic security infrastructure in a dynamic ICT industry.
KEY SKILLS AND INTERESTS REQUIRED TO PURSUE A CAREER IN THIS FIELD
- Critical thinking Skills
- Analytical skills
- Planning Skills
- Communication Skills
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of D+
- Any other qualification recognized by the University Senate
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
Certificate in Cyber Security and Forensics shall be offered over the duration of 1 Academic Year (2 Semesters). A Semester shall comprise fourteen (14) weeks
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Perform basic routine maintenance of ICT infrastructure in a real-life environment.
- Carry out basic diagnosis and maintenance on IT systems with a bias to systems security.
- Analyze legal, professional, ethical and social implications related to cyber security.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Administrative Assistant
- Cyber Security Systems assistant
- IT Security Assistant
- Ethical Hacker
CURRICULUM SETUP FOR CERTIFICATE IN CYBER SECURITY AND FORENSICS
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
- CMT 111 Basic Mathematics
- CCU 110 Communication Skills
- CIT 111 Computer Applications
- CCF 111 Fundamentals of Information Security
- CIT 112 ICT & ETHICS
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
- CORE UNITS / COURSES
- CCF 123 CLOUD COMPUTING AND SECURITY
- CCF 124 CYBER LAW AND COMPLIANCE
- CCF 122 ETHICAL HACKING AND PENETRATION TESTING
- CIT 121 Introduction To Operating Systems
- CCF 125 THREAT MONITORING