Citadock Practical Academy

Cybersecurity Foundations

Start your cybersecurity journey with a solid foundation. Understand essential security concepts, networking fundamentals, common threat types, defensive principles, and basic security tools. This course prepares you for further specialisation in areas like SOC operations, threat intelligence, or security engineering.

NetworkingSecurity FundamentalsThreat AwarenessSecurity ToolsDefensive Principles
Cohort Specifics
Cohort Size
Small batch (max 20) for personalized mentor guidance
Format & Delivery
Scheduled live batches delivered online and in person, combining structured instruction with hands-on exercises in controlled lab environments.
Verification
Verifiable portfolio projects & capstone validation
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Who Is This Program For?

  • ✓Complete beginners interested in cybersecurity
  • ✓IT professionals seeking foundational security knowledge
  • ✓Students planning a career in cybersecurity

Core Learning Objectives

Understand core cybersecurity principles and terminology
Learn networking fundamentals relevant to security
Identify common threats, vulnerabilities, and attack types
Apply basic defensive and security hardening concepts
Use fundamental security tools in practical exercises
Build a foundation for further cybersecurity specialisation

Curriculum Breakdown

01Cybersecurity fundamentals and terminology
02Networking basics (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, firewalls)
03Common threat types and attack vectors
04Defensive security principles
05Operating system security basics (Windows and Linux)
06Introduction to security tools
07Security hygiene and best practices
08Career paths in cybersecurity

Practical Lab Exercises & Scenarios

Applied Engineering Labs
>Analyse network traffic in a controlled lab
>Identify common vulnerabilities in practice scenarios
>Configure basic security controls
>Use fundamental security tools for reconnaissance and analysis
>Document a security assessment of a simple environment

Prerequisites

  • •No prior cybersecurity experience required
  • •Basic computer literacy
  • •Willingness to learn technical concepts

Course FAQs

Yes. This course is designed for those with no prior cybersecurity experience. Basic computer literacy is the only prerequisite.
This course builds a foundation for specialisation. You can progress to SOC Analyst training, Threat Intelligence, or other specialised tracks.
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