Diploma In Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking (AI-Integrated)

The Diploma in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking (AI-Integrated) is an advanced, hands-on program designed to prepare learners for real-world cybersecurity roles. The updated curriculum goes beyond traditional ethical hacking to include penetration testing, Security Operations (SOC), SIEM and SOAR platforms, cloud and container security, DevSecOps, cyber forensics, governance and compliance, and AI-driven threat detection.

Through intensive labs, real attack simulations, and capstone projects, students gain practical experience securing, monitoring, and defending modern enterprise systems. This diploma equips learners with industry-ready skills aligned with today’s cybersecurity demands and prepares them for professional certifications and advanced career pathways.

• KCSE or equivalent qualification
• Basic computer skills
• Interest in cybersecurity
• Certificate in Cyber Security or related ICT training is an added advantage
• Access to a laptop and internet for practical labs

This program is ideal for:

• Certificate graduates seeking to advance into professional-level cybersecurity training
• University students studying IT, Computer Science, or related fields who want hands-on, industry-relevant skills beyond theory
• Aspiring cybersecurity professionals looking to build real-world defensive and ethical hacking expertise
• IT support, networking, or systems professionals aiming to specialize in cybersecurity
• Career switchers motivated to transition into high-demand cybersecurity roles
• Learners interested in AI-driven security, cloud protection, and modern security operations

This diploma is best suited for individuals who want practical, immersive training and are ready to move beyond foundational concepts into real security operations, threat detection, and enterprise-level defense.

Learn Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking in 12 Months

Semester 1 – Build the Foundations of Cyber Security

In this semester, you learn how systems work, how attacks happen, and how to protect digital environments.

You Will Learn:

• Cybersecurity fundamentals and risk management
• How networks operate and how they are secured
• Windows and Linux system security
• Server and Active Directory security
• Data protection and cryptography basics
• Cloud security fundamentals (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Firewall configuration and network defense
• Web application and API security (OWASP Top 10)
• VPNs, wireless security, and intrusion detection systems

Focus: Understanding how to secure systems, networks, and applications before learning how to test and attack them.

Semester 2 – Think Like an Attacker. Defend Like a Professional.

This semester moves into real-world security operations, ethical hacking, and enterprise-level defense.

You Will Learn:

• Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
• Ethical hacking tools (Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite)
• Security Operations Center (SOC) practices
• SIEM monitoring (Splunk, ELK Stack)
• Incident response and threat investigation
• Malware analysis and reverse engineering basics
• Cyber forensics and digital investigations
• AI and machine learning in cybersecurity
• DevSecOps, Zero Trust, and Identity & Access Management
• Security governance, compliance, and cyber law

Focus: Operating in real-world security environments — monitoring, detecting, responding, and securing enterprise systems.

End of Program Outcome

By the end of the diploma, you will be able to:

• Perform professional security assessments
• Detect and respond to cyber threats
• Use enterprise security tools and platforms
• Apply AI-driven threat detection concepts
• Understand both offensive and defensive cybersecurity strategies

Upon successful completion of this diploma, learners will be able to:

• Understand how cyberattacks happen and how modern organizations defend against them
• Secure computer systems, servers, and networks using industry best practices
• Identify vulnerabilities and perform ethical hacking and penetration testing under controlled environments
• Detect, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity incidents using modern security tools
• Work with cloud environments and apply basic cloud security principles
• Use Security Operations Center (SOC) tools such as SIEM platforms to monitor threats
• Apply automation and AI-assisted techniques to improve threat detection and response
• Analyze malware behavior and understand digital investigation techniques
• Apply secure practices across applications, networks, and enterprise systems
• Understand cybersecurity laws, compliance requirements, and ethical responsibilities
• Build practical, hands-on projects demonstrating real-world cybersecurity skills
• Progress confidently into entry-level cybersecurity roles, professional certifications, or advanced degree programs

Graduates of the Diploma in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking (AI-Integrated) are prepared for professional roles in both defensive and offensive cybersecurity environments, including:

• Cyber Security Analyst
• SOC Analyst (Security Operations Center)
• Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
• Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
• Incident Response Analyst
• Cloud Security Associate
• Security Operations Engineer
• Digital Forensics Assistant
• Malware Analysis Trainee
• Security Compliance & Risk Analyst (Entry Level)

With further experience and professional certifications, graduates may progress into senior roles such as Security Engineer, Threat Hunter, Security Architect, or Cybersecurity Consultant.

This diploma is a vocational and professional qualification designed for workforce preparation. It is not intended as a direct pathway for credit exemptions into university degree programs. Any recognition of prior learning or credit transfer is at the discretion of the receiving institution.

Prospective learners seeking academic degree progression are encouraged to verify entry and credit requirements with their preferred university before enrollment.

The Diploma in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking (AI-Integrated) is offered over two semesters, with fees payable per semester.

• Semester I: KES 85,000 (Tuition & Examination)
• Semester II: KES 75,000 (Tuition & Examination)
• Total Course Fee: KES 160,000

Fees cover tuition, training resources, and examination costs for each semester.

Semester 1 Ksh 85,000

Semester 2  Ksh 75,000

Payment Options

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

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