Cybersecurity Essentials

Learn to protect digital systems, identify threats, and build foundational cyber-defence skills. This practitioner-led microcredential helps you understand how hackers operate, how organisations defend themselves, and how you can contribute to cyber resilience in the Maldives and beyond.

About the Course

In a world where every brand competes for digital attention, success depends on understanding data and creating measurable growth. Cybersecurity is no longer optional — it’s essential. With global spending set to reach USD 213 billion in 2025 and major talent gaps across cloud, threat intelligence, and incident response. In this course you will explore how cyber-attacks happen, how organisations defend themselves, and how you can help protect digital assets in a connected world. Guided by experienced practitioners, you will engage with interactive labs, real-world scenarios and a capstone simulation of a cyber incident.

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Entry Requirments

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No prior cybersecurity or programming experience required.
Basic digital literacy (comfortable using the internet, common-software, understanding basic network concepts) is recommended.
Curiosity about how systems are attacked, how data is protected, and an interest in learning practical defence skills will help you succeed.

Course Topics Include

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Introduction to cybersecurity: threat landscape, key concepts, actor types
Understanding network security: basics of networks, firewalls, segmentation
Identity & access management (IAM), authentication methods, multi-factor access
Cloud security awareness: securing services in public cloud environments Pulse Recruitment
Vulnerability assessment and basic penetration testing techniques
Incident detection, response and recovery: monitoring, logging, playbooks
Data protection and encryption fundamentals, compliance & risk-management
Capstone Cyber-Incident Simulation Project with mentor feedback and presentation
Think Maldives: Cyber Resilience in Island Economies & Critical Infrastructure

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Assessment and Certification

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Continuous quizzes, labs and reflection tasks (30 %)
Final Capstone Cyber-Incident Simulation Project (70 %)
Successful graduates earn a verified 4-credit microcredential (120 learning hours) with transcript and digital badge aligned to EQF Level 5–6

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Career Outcomes

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Build foundational skills to prepare for roles such as Cybersecurity Technician, SOC Analyst or IT Security Support Associate.
Apply your new knowledge in sectors such as tourism, government, utilities and SMEs — all of which are rapidly becoming targets of cyber threats around the world and in the Maldives context.
Your Capstone Project will serve as a portfolio piece demonstrating your ability to engage with real-world cybersecurity scenarios, which employers value highly.

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Level

Beginner

Duration

120 hours • Approx. 8–10 weeks (blended)

Videos

18–22

Files included

20–25

Price:

Coming Soon •
Scholarships available for early cohorts

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