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The Certificate Course in Cybersecurity provides essential knowledge and practical skills to protect digital assets from cyber threats. Designed for IT professionals, network administrators, and anyone interested in cybersecurity, this course covers key areas such as cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks, along with strategies to safeguard sensitive information and ensure system integrity.

Students will explore the cybersecurity landscape, including the Cybersecurity Cube, data protection techniques, and the Five Nines concept of system reliability. The course also covers legal aspects of cybersecurity, helping learners understand regulations and ethical responsibilities in the field.

By completing this program, participants will gain the expertise to identify and mitigate security risks, strengthen digital defenses, and pursue a career as a cybersecurity specialist. Whether securing personal data, protecting corporate networks, or stepping into a cybersecurity role, this course provides the foundational skills needed to navigate the evolving world of cyber threats.

Department
Department
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING
Campus
Campus
Colombo Campus / Kandy Campus / Kandy KIC
Level
Level
Certificate Programmes
Method
Method
Full Time / Part Time
Duration
Duration
03 months
Medium
Medium
English

Entry Requirements

  • Those who have basic computer knowledge and wish to learn Cybersecurity

Commencement

  • Colombo – 11th March 2025

Programme Fees

Current Fee Structure
  • Course Fee: LKR 35,000 + Registration Fee: LKR 2,000

*Subject to change without prior notice. Conditions apply.

Course Structure and Modules

  • Cybersecurity – A World of Experts and Criminals

  • The Cybersecurity Cube

  • Cybersecurity Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks

  • The Art of Protecting Secrets

  • The Art of Ensuring Integrity

  • The Five Nines Concept

  • Protecting a Cybersecurity Domain

  • Becoming a Cybersecurity Specialist

  • Cybersecurity law