Certificate in Cyber Security (AI-Integrated)

This updated Certificate in Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking is designed to help beginners understand how cyberattacks happen and how to defend against them. The new curriculum includes hands-on labs, real-world attack simulations, cloud security basics, AI-related threats, and practical ethical hacking exercises.

Students learn how to secure Windows and Linux systems, detect suspicious activity, protect data, and respond to security incidents using modern tools. Ideal for high school leavers and university students who want practical skills beyond theory, this course builds confidence and prepares learners for entry-level cybersecurity roles and further study at diploma level.

4 months

1. KCSE or equivalent qualification
2. Basic computer skills
3. Interest in cybersecurity and technology
4. No prior coding or cybersecurity experience required
5. Access to a laptop and internet for practical labs

This program is ideal for:

• High school leavers seeking a practical entry point into cybersecurity
• University students studying IT or related fields who want hands-on skills beyond theory
• Beginners with an interest in digital security and ethical hacking
• Career switchers exploring opportunities in the fast-growing cybersecurity field
• IT support or network professionals looking to strengthen their security skills
• Individuals interested in AI-powered threat detection and modern security tools

No prior cybersecurity experience is required — just curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn through hands-on practice.

This updated curriculum is structured to build strong foundations in cybersecurity while introducing modern tools, cloud environments, automation, and AI-integrated defense strategies.

Module 1: IT Fundamentals & Operating System Security

Build foundational knowledge of computer systems, Windows and Linux environments, system hardening, and secure configuration practices.

Module 2: Network Security & Cloud Fundamentals

Understand how networks operate, how attacks travel across them, and how to secure both on-premise and cloud environments (AWS/Azure basics).

Module 3: Threats, Malware & Web Security

Explore modern cyber threats, phishing techniques, malware behavior, cryptography fundamentals, and the OWASP Top 10 web vulnerabilities.

Module 4: Data Protection & Incident Response

Learn backup strategies, ransomware defense, security monitoring, log analysis, and the incident response lifecycle based on industry frameworks.

Module 5: Linux Security & Automation

Develop command-line expertise, system monitoring skills, and automation techniques using Bash scripting and security tools.

Module 6: Python for Cybersecurity & Automation

Learn Python fundamentals and apply them to build security scripts, automate tasks, and develop basic security tools.

Module 7: Ethical Hacking & AI in Cybersecurity

Gain guided exposure to reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing basics, and the role of AI in both cyber threats and defense.

Module 8: Security Operations (SOC) & Career Readiness

Understand how Security Operations Centers work, explore SIEM tools, and prepare for certifications and entry-level cybersecurity roles.

Capstone Project

Conduct a structured security assessment and produce a professional security report demonstrating practical skills gained throughout the program.

Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking (AI-Integrated), learners will be able to:

• Configure and secure Windows and Linux systems using basic industry best practices
• Understand network fundamentals and implement basic network security controls
• Identify common cyber threats, malware, phishing attacks, and web vulnerabilities
• Perform basic vulnerability assessments and guided ethical hacking exercises
• Apply cloud security fundamentals in modern computing environments
• Write simple scripts using Bash and Python to automate basic security tasks
• Use command-line security tools and introductory SIEM platforms for monitoring
• Understand and follow basic incident response procedures
• Apply foundational data protection and backup strategies
• Recognize the role of AI in modern cybersecurity — both as a threat and as a defense tool
• Build a beginner-level cybersecurity portfolio demonstrating practical lab work

The Certificate in Cyber Security is designed to help you build strong foundations in digital security, system protection, and threat awareness. It introduces you to how cyberattacks happen, how systems are secured, and how security professionals think and respond to threats, while giving you hands-on exposure to modern tools and AI-assisted security practices.

Think of it as learning the fundamentals before stepping into live security operations — this course does not take you straight into the “theatre room” to defend large enterprise systems or handle advanced cyber incidents. The deeper technical skills required for penetration testing, advanced threat hunting, cloud security, and security operations are developed at the Diploma level.

If your goal is to become a professional cybersecurity practitioner, this certificate is the starting point, while the Diploma in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking is where you gain the depth, confidence, and industry-ready skills required for real-world security roles.

This certificate is designed as a practical, skills-based foundation program focused on preparing learners for industry and further professional training. It is not intended as a direct academic pathway into university degree programs.

Learners who wish to pursue degree studies in the future are encouraged to explore university entry requirements independently, as academic progression pathways vary by institution.

• Tuition fees can be paid in instalments within the semester period
• Full payment or an agreed instalment plan must be in place before examinations
• Fees Kes 70,000

Payment Details

Bank Payment

• Bank: I & M Bank Ltd
• Account Name: Institute of Software Technologies Ltd
• Branch: Sarit Centre Branch, Nairobi
• Swift Code: IMBLKENYA
• Account Number: 00300446881210
• Narration: Student’s Name(s)

M-Pesa Payment

• Paybill Number: 4002027
• Account Number: Admission Number

• All payments must be made in Kenya Shillings
• Tuition fees once paid are non-refundable
• Replacement of a participant or transfer to another course is allowed, provided the alternative course is available within the institution’s offerings
• Students are required to comply with all academic and administrative policies of the institution
• For any clarifications regarding payments, learners are advised to contact the administration directly