CERTIFICATE IN CYBER SECURITY SESSION 4
Peace and Security Studies
Course Fee: Each participant shall be required to pay a non-refundable commitment fee of ¢2,750 GHS (two thousand, seven hundred fifty Ghana cedis). Participants who are coming from outside Ghana would have to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Those who will require a visa on arrival will also be responsible for the cost of their visas.
Terms and Conditions:
- The course will be conducted ONLY in English;
- Every participant will have to prove adequate health insurance coverage, which should include Covid 19 before travelling to the Centre. Additionally, participants must possess a COVID-19 negative PCR test from an accredited laboratory in the country of origin. The test should have been done not more than 72 hours before the scheduled departure time from the country of origin. KAIPTC will not bear any health or accident costs for any participant.
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| Course Date/Duration | 21 October – 25 October 2024 |
| Course Capacity | 25 participants |
| Target Group | The target groups include the following:
African Union, ECOWAS, UN Missions in Africa and other Regional Economic Communities (RECs).
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| Course Language | English |
| Application Deadline | 18th October 2024 |
| Category (please choose one) |
Cyber Security
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Introduction/Background
The risk and severity of cyber-attacks have escalated in recent years, driven by the continuous evolution of technology. Ongoing technological advancements and services continually expose cyber vulnerabilities, highlighting the unpreparedness of organisations to address these threats. According to the World Economic Forum, cyber-attacks rank among the top three threats to global stability. As cyber-attacks become increasingly sophisticated and prevalent, there is a significant surge in demand for cybersecurity professionals.
The Certificate in Cyber Security Training is designed to empower participants with insights into emerging trends in cybercrime, the intricacies of the cybersecurity domain, and the far-reaching impact of cybersecurity threats on individuals, institutions and national security. The course delves into various countermeasures aimed at securing data, offering practical precautions for organisations to mitigate losses and fortify their IT environments. Additionally, participants will be introduced to cyber security governance mechanisms and industry best practices.
Course Objectives
The main objectives of the course are to:
- To provide participants with the knowledge to establish the nexus between cyber criminality and other transnational crimes.
- To equip participants to identify the various forms of cyber-attacks and attack methodologies used by cybercriminals.
- To provide practical methods to foster a proactive cyber security management culture of institutions.
- To ensure that organisations have the relevant professional skills to develop comprehensive cyber security programmes for institutions to deal with the short, medium and long term cyber risks.
- To provide the requisite tools to evaluate and manage the security of IT systems.
- To understand cyber security risk management and governance structures and the role of employees and departments in reducing cyber risks.
Target Group
- Law Enforcement
- Entry-Level IT Security Officers
- Risk & Compliance Officers
- Systems Administrators
- Graduates/Students of Tertiary Universities, and
- Employees interested in building knowledge in cyber security.
Modules of the course
- Overview of Cybercrime & Introduction to Cyber Security
- Cryptography in Information Systems
- Cyber Attacks & Defence Strategies (Network, System & Human Vulnerabilities)
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity
- Cyber Forensics & Incident Response
- Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance (ISO 27001, NIST, Cybersecurity Act-Act 1038)
- Cyber Security Lab Sessions
How to Apply
Interested applicants are kindly invited to click on the “How to Apply” button in order to fill and submit the online application form.
Contact
Col Elikem KZ Fiamavle
Course Director
Tel. 00 233 (0) 302 718200 Ext. 1992
Fax. 00 233 (0) 302 718201
Email: course.director-heat@kaiptc.org
Mary Anna Abakah
Lead, Training
e-Crime Bureau
Tel. 00 233 (0) 0302 999 981
Mobile. 00 233 (0) 50 1304 836 / 50 788 8899
Email: training@e-crimebureau.com
Mrs Marylyn Agblor
Training Coordination Officer
Tel. 00 233 (0) 302 718200 Ext. 1012
Fax. 00 233 (0) 302 718201
Email: marylyn.agblor@kaiptc.org
Email: training.coordination@kaiptc.org