Basics of Cyber Security
Foundational cybersecurity: threats, defenses, safe practice and careers.
What you will master
- Core cybersecurity principles
- Phishing, malware, ransomware awareness
- Passwords and encryption basics
- Firewalls, antivirus, VPN roles
- Safe browsing and email security
- Cyber laws & digital ethics
- Incident response basics
- Career opportunities in cyber
Module-by-module breakdown
5 modules · delivered over 45 hrs (2 hrs/day)
01FoundationsGet grounded in the core ideas and tooling.
- Core cybersecurity principles
- Phishing, malware, ransomware awareness
02Core SkillsDaily-driver techniques you will use on the job.
- Passwords and encryption basics
- Firewalls, antivirus, VPN roles
03Applied PracticeGuided labs, exercises and real datasets.
- Safe browsing and email security
- Cyber laws & digital ethics
04Advanced TopicsDepth, performance and professional patterns.
- Incident response basics
- Career opportunities in cyber
05Capstone & EmployabilityPortfolio project, mock assessment and interview coaching.
- Guided capstone project with mentor review
- Assessment / mock test and feedback
- Resume, LinkedIn and portfolio polish
- Interview preparation and soft skills
- Eligibility: Diploma / Graduate / Working Professional
- Comfortable using a computer and the internet
- No advanced prerequisites — we start from fundamentals
- A laptop is helpful, but lab systems are provided
Where this can take you
- Certificate of completion from School of IT Skills, MSDC Manipal
- Project and assessment record
- Employability & soft-skills module included
- Guidance on relevant industry certifications
Questions, answered
Who is this program for?
Diploma / Graduate / Working Professional. Foundational cybersecurity: threats, defenses, safe practice and careers.
How long is the program and what is the fee?
45 hrs (2 hrs/day), with a program fee of ₹10,000. Batches run in both weekday and weekend slots subject to availability.
Do I need prior experience?
A laptop is helpful, but lab systems are provided
What do I get at the end?
Certificate of completion from School of IT Skills, MSDC Manipal Plus a capstone project you can add to your portfolio.
How do I enroll?
Write to msdc.itskills@gmail.com or call +91 91879 74688 and our team will confirm the next batch date and seat availability.
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