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cybersecurity general
cybersecurity general
cybersecurity general

Overview

A practical, career-focused diploma that builds foundational knowledge in cybersecurity, threat mitigation, incident response, ethical hacking, and security standards. Designed for professionals and newcomers who want fast, applicable skills and industry awareness.

Program Structure

Duration: 4 weeks

Credit Hours: 16 credit hours

Mode of Study: Hybrid Online (Self-Paced + Live Interactive Sessions)

Instructional Method: Lectures, case studies, practical labs, and capstone projects

  • Structured Curriculum (Modules)
  • Introduction to cybersecurity principles and digital safety
  • Core concepts such as the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
  • Topics: definition and scope of cybersecurity; importance in the digital age; basic principles and objectives
  • Understanding the structure and evolution of the internet
  • Basic network protocols and their role in cybersecurity
  • Topics: history and development of the internet; key internet protocols; internet architecture and vulnerabilities
  • Identification of cyber threats (malware, viruses, phishing)
  • Analysis of threat actors (hackers, cybercriminals, nation-states)
  • Topics: types of threats; profiles of threat actors; basic mitigation techniques
  • Strategies to assess and mitigate risks to digital assets
  • Best practices for cyber hygiene and implementing security measures
  • Topics: stages of hacking; common hacking tools and techniques
  • Training on how to respond to potential hacking threats
  • Techniques for recognizing and preventing data breaches
  • Topics: cyber hygiene, cybersecurity tools, updates and patches
  • Understanding hacking methodology for defensive and ethical testing
  • Topics: phases of hacking operation; ethical vs. malicious hacking; penetration testing
  • Practical tools and habits for strong cybersecurity posture
  • Topics: passwords, MFA, phishing recognition, secure browsing
  • Preparation for roles like Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Security Manager
  • Topics: career paths; key certifications; preparing for certification exams
  • Examination of security standards and frameworks
  • Topics: introduction, implementation, importance of adherence
  • Introduction to legal and regulatory aspects of cybersecurity
  • Topics: laws, responsibilities, compliance requirements

Learning Outcomes

  • ✅ Explain core cybersecurity concepts and common threat vectors.
  • ✅ Apply basic risk mitigation and incident response procedures.
  • ✅ Demonstrate safe online practices and foundational ethical hacking awareness.
  • ✅ Identify relevant career paths and certification routes in cybersecurity.

Admission Requirements

No formal educational prerequisites.

Recommended: foundational understanding of business processes and basic IT concepts.

Required documents: recent resume; proof of English proficiency (or confirm eligibility under the English Proficiency Exemption Policy).

Tuition and Fees

Fee Type Amount (USD)
Tuition
$900
Registration Fee
$20
Books and Materials
$100
Total
$1000

Ready to Enroll?

  • 📩 Email: [email protected]
  • 🌐 Website: www.WindsorUniversity.us
  • 📍 Location: 1725 I St NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C., USA

How to Apply

Complete the admission form below to secure your place in the Cybersecurity Diploma program.

Program Information

DEGREE

Cybersecurity – Career Diploma

DURATION

4 Weeks

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

16

LEVEL

Career Development/Foundation

FORMAT

Hybrid Online (Self-Paced + Live Interactive Sessions)

Registration Fee

$20

Overview

A practical, career-focused diploma that builds foundational knowledge in cybersecurity, threat mitigation, incident response, ethical hacking, and security standards. Designed for professionals and newcomers who want fast, applicable skills and industry awareness.

Program Structure

Duration: 4 Weeks

Credit Hours: 16 credit hours

Mode of Study: Hybrid Online (Self-Paced + Live Interactive Sessions)

Instructional Method: Lectures, case studies, practical labs, and capstone projects

Structured Curriculum (Modules)

  • Introduction to cybersecurity principles and digital safety
  • Core concepts such as the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
  • Topics: definition and scope of cybersecurity; importance in the digital age; basic principles and objectives
  • Understanding the structure and evolution of the internet
  • Basic network protocols and their role in cybersecurity
  • Topics: history and development of the internet; key internet protocols; internet architecture and vulnerabilities
  • Identification of cyber threats (malware, viruses, phishing)
  • Analysis of threat actors (hackers, cybercriminals, nation-states)
  • Topics: types of threats; profiles of threat actors; basic mitigation techniques
  • Strategies to assess and mitigate risks to digital assets
  • Best practices for cyber hygiene and implementing security measures
  • Topics: stages of hacking; common hacking tools and techniques
  • Training on how to respond to potential hacking threats
  • Techniques for recognizing and preventing data breaches
  • Topics: cyber hygiene, cybersecurity tools, updates and patches
  • Understanding hacking methodology for defensive and ethical testing
  • Topics: phases of hacking operation; ethical vs. malicious hacking; penetration testing
  • Practical tools and habits for strong cybersecurity posture
  • Topics: passwords, MFA, phishing recognition, secure browsing
  • Preparation for roles like Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Security Manager
  • Topics: career paths; key certifications; preparing for certification exams
  • Examination of security standards and frameworks
  • Topics: introduction, implementation, importance of adherence
  • Introduction to legal and regulatory aspects of cybersecurity
  • Topics: laws, responsibilities, compliance requirements

Learning Outcomes

  • ✅ Explain core cybersecurity concepts and common threat vectors.
  • ✅ Apply basic risk mitigation and incident response procedures.
  • ✅ Demonstrate safe online practices and foundational ethical hacking awareness.
  • ✅ Identify relevant career paths and certification routes in cybersecurity.

Admission Requirements

No formal educational prerequisites.

Recommended: foundational understanding of business processes and basic IT concepts.

Required documents: recent resume; proof of English proficiency (or confirm eligibility under the English Proficiency Exemption Policy).

Tuition and Fees

Fee Type Amount (USD)
Tuition
$900
Registration Fee
$20
Books and Materials
$100
Total
$1000

Ready to Enroll?

  • 📩 Email: [email protected]
  • 🌐 Website: www.WindsorUniversity.us
  • 📍 Location: 1725 I St NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C., USA

How to Apply

Complete the admission form below to secure your place in the Cybersecurity Diploma program.

Program Information

DEGREE

Cybersecurity – Career Diploma

DURATION

4 Weeks

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

16

LEVEL

Career Development/Foundation

FORMAT

Hybrid Online (Self-Paced + Live Interactive Sessions)

Registration Fee

$20

Overview

A practical, career-focused diploma that builds foundational knowledge in cybersecurity, threat mitigation, incident response, ethical hacking, and security standards. Designed for professionals and newcomers who want fast, applicable skills and industry awareness.

Program Duration

Duration: 4 Weeks

Credit Hours: 16 credit hours

Mode of Study: Hybrid Online (Self-Paced + Live Interactive Sessions)

Instructional Method: Lectures, case studies, practical labs, and capstone projects

Structured Curriculum (Modules)

  • Introduction to cybersecurity principles and digital safety
  • Core concepts such as the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
  • Topics: definition and scope of cybersecurity; importance in the digital age; basic principles and objectives
  • Understanding the structure and evolution of the internet
  • Basic network protocols and their role in cybersecurity
  • Topics: history and development of the internet; key internet protocols; internet architecture and vulnerabilities
  • Identification of cyber threats (malware, viruses, phishing)
  • Analysis of threat actors (hackers, cybercriminals, nation-states)
  • Topics: types of threats; profiles of threat actors; basic mitigation techniques
  • Strategies to assess and mitigate risks to digital assets
  • Best practices for cyber hygiene and implementing security measures
  • Topics: stages of hacking; common hacking tools and techniques
  • Training on how to respond to potential hacking threats
  • Techniques for recognizing and preventing data breaches
  • Topics: cyber hygiene, cybersecurity tools, updates and patches
  • Understanding hacking methodology for defensive and ethical testing
  • Topics: phases of hacking operation; ethical vs. malicious hacking; penetration testing
  • Practical tools and habits for strong cybersecurity posture
  • Topics: passwords, MFA, phishing recognition, secure browsing
  • Preparation for roles like Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Security Manager
  • Topics: career paths; key certifications; preparing for certification exams
  • Examination of security standards and frameworks
  • Topics: introduction, implementation, importance of adherence
  • Introduction to legal and regulatory aspects of cybersecurity
  • Topics: laws, responsibilities, compliance requirements

Learning Outcomes

  • ✅ Explain core cybersecurity concepts and common threat vectors.
  • ✅ Apply basic risk mitigation and incident response procedures.
  • ✅ Demonstrate safe online practices and foundational ethical hacking awareness.
  • ✅ Identify relevant career paths and certification routes in cybersecurity.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of this program will gain comptencies in:

  • ✅ Internet & Network Security Fundamentals
  • ✅ Risk Mitigation Strategies & Frameworks
  • ✅ Malware, Botnets, and Threat Detection
  • ✅ DDoS & Intrusion Prevention
  • ✅ IoT and Software-Defined Network Security
  • ✅ AI Applications in Cyber Defense
  • ✅ Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
  • ✅ Cybersecurity Governance & Policy Development
  • ✅ Capstone Project Implementation

Admission Requirements

No formal educational prerequisites.

Recommended: foundational understanding of business processes and basic IT concepts.

Required documents: recent resume; proof of English proficiency (or confirm eligibility under the English Proficiency Exemption Policy).

Tuition and Fees

Fee Type Amount (USD)
Tuition
$900
Registration Fee
$20
Books and Materials
$100
Total
$1000

Ready to Enroll?

  • 📩 Email: [email protected]
  • 🌐 Website: www.WindsorUniversity.us
  • 📍 Location: 1725 I St NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C., USA

How to Apply

Complete the admission form below to secure your place in the Cybersecurity Diploma program.

Program Information

DEGREE

Cybersecurity – Career Diploma

DURATION

4 Weeks

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

16

LEVEL

Career Development/Foundation

FORMAT

Hybrid Online (Self-Paced + Live Interactive Sessions)

Registration Fee

$20