Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking
A proud initiative under the Nenasala Project, launched by the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) and the Ministry of Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure.
- Duration: 3 Months
- Lectures: Online
Course Details
In today’s digitally-connected world, cyber threats are escalating rapidly. The Certificate / Diploma in Cyber Security at Nenasala Campus Peradeniya equips you with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills to defend information assets, investigate security incidents and design secure systems. The programme is aimed at those who wish to pursue careers in cybersecurity, network security, IT risk management or related fields — whether you are just starting out in ICT, or already working in IT and want to upskill.
What will this course bring to you?
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers a wide range of subjects.
- Government Affiliation: Operates under the supervision of ICTA
Sri Lanka. - Recorded Lectures: Access recordings of all online sessions.
- Beginner-Friendly: No prior knowledge required—courses start
from the basics. - 18 Years of Service: Continuous service since 2006.
- Government-Recognized Certificates: Receive certificates
accepted by the government upon course completion. - Career Guidance: Support and mentorship for your
career journey.
Modules :
Introduction to Ethical Hacking & PenTest+
- What is Hacking & Ethical Hacking?
- Types of Hackers and Phases of Ethical Hacking
- Role of a Penetration Tester & Career Opportunities
- Responsibilities & Ethics in Penetration Testing
Fundamentals of Networking
- Networking Basics (IP, MAC, TCP/UDP, Subnetting, Firewalls)
- OSI & TCP/IP Models for Security Testing
- Understanding Protocols (DNS, HTTP/S, SMB, SNMP, SSH, RDP)
- Information Gathering & Vulnerability Scanning
Setting Up Hacking & PenTest Lab
- Virtual Machines, Kali Linux, Metasploitable
- Lab Setup Requirements
- Configuring VPNs, Firewalls, and Isolated Test Environments
- Tools: BurpSuite, Nmap, Metasploit, Nessus, Hydra
Linux Essentials for PenTesters
- Linux Commands & File Systems
- User/Group Permissions, Sudo Privileges
- Installing & Updating Security Tools
- Scripting for Automation (Bash & Python Basics)
Reconnaissance & Information Gathering
- Whois, Whatweb, Harvester, Hunter.io
- Social Engineering & OSINT (Open Source
Intelligence) - Active vs Passive Reconnaissance
- Planning & Scoping Engagements
20,000(LKR)
Features
- Live Q&A Sessions
- Lifetime Access
- Mobile and TV Access
- Certificate of Completion
- Downloadable Resources
- Interactive Quizzes
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