Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking – Level 4

The Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking Level 4 course at Learnovate Training Centre is designed to build practical, job-focused knowledge in cyber security, ethical hacking principles, network security, system protection, vulnerability awareness, incident response, and responsible security reporting. This 3-month programme includes 12 sessions covering cyber security fundamentals, networking, operating systems, threats, policies, information gathering, vulnerability assessment, web and email security, authentication, endpoint and cloud security, incident response, and a final practical project.

Course Curriculum:
Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking – Understand cyber security fundamentals, common attack types, legal boundaries, ethics, and the role of an ethical hacking professional.
Module 2: Computer Systems, Operating Systems and Security Basics – Learn the basics of computer hardware, operating systems, user accounts, permissions, file systems, and secure system configuration.
Module 3: Networking Fundamentals for Security – Build a strong foundation in networks, protocols, IP addressing, ports, services, and how network communication works.
Module 4: Cyber Threats, Vulnerabilities and Risk Management – Identify common cyber threats and vulnerabilities, understand risk levels, and learn how organizations prioritize security controls.
Module 5: Security Policies, Governance and Compliance Awareness – Understand the importance of security policies, acceptable use, access control, data protection, privacy, and compliance awareness.
Module 6: Information Gathering and Reconnaissance – Learn safe and authorized methods of collecting public and internal information for security assessment and protection planning.
Module 7: Vulnerability Assessment and Security Testing Basics – Understand how vulnerability assessment works and how to document findings responsibly within an approved testing scope.
Module 8: Web Application and Email Security Awareness – Learn common web and email security risks and the protective practices used to reduce exposure to attacks.
Module 9: Password Security, Authentication and Access Control – Develop practical knowledge of password security, multi-factor authentication, account protection, privilege control, and secure access practices.
Module 10: Endpoint, Network and Cloud Security Controls – Explore the main defensive controls used to protect computers, networks, mobile devices, and cloud-based services.
Module 11: Incident Response, Digital Evidence and Reporting – Learn the basic steps for responding to cyber incidents, preserving evidence, documenting actions, and preparing clear security reports.
Module 12: Practical Cyber Security Project and Final Assessment – Apply course knowledge through practical case studies, security checklists, awareness tasks, reporting activities, and final assessment.

Learners will gain practical cyber security awareness and ethical hacking foundation skills through theory, demonstrations, case studies, checklists, defensive security activities, documentation practice, and final assessment. All learning activities are intended for authorized, legal, and responsible security practice only.