Course Details: Diploma in Cybersecurity
Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Mode: On-Campus
Tuition Fee: USD 200 per semester
Location: Meridian Computer Training Center (MIHS), Juba
Course Overview
The Diploma in Cybersecurity is a comprehensive two-year programme designed to train digital security specialists to protect networks, databases, and information systems across South Sudan. With the growth of digital infrastructure in government, banking, and international NGOs, cybersecurity skills are highly sought after.
Key Learning Areas
- Network Security & Ethical Hacking Principles
- Cyber Threat Intelligence & Incident Response
- Data Encryption, System Administration & Risk Management
Career Paths
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- IT Security Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Systems Analyst
Curriculum
Semester 1: Foundations of Computer Systems & Networking
- Hardware, Operating Systems (Linux & Windows Server Administration)
- Fundamentals of Computer Networking (TCP/IP, Routing & Switching, Subnetting)
- Introduction to Cybersecurity, Information Assurance & Security Fundamentals
- Scripting for Systems Administration (Python & Bash Basics)
Semester 2: Network Security & Ethical Hacking Principles
- Network Defense: Firewalls, VPNs, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
- Ethical Hacking Concepts & Penetration Testing Methodologies
- Vulnerability Assessment, Port Scanning & Network Reconnaissance
- Wireless Security & System Hardening
Semester 3: Data Encryption & Threat Intelligence
- Applied Cryptography, PKI Infrastructure & Data Encryption Standards
- Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), OSINT, and Threat Landscape Mapping
- Web Application Security, Database Security (SQL Injection, XSS Defense)
- Risk Assessment Frameworks, Compliance & Information Security Policy
Fees
Tuition Fee: USD 200 per semester