Diploma in Cyber Security

Cyber security has become an integral part of every modern business, organization, and technological infrastructure. The growing cyber threats make it essential to have professionals with practical knowledge and a deep understanding of fundamental security principles. In the Diploma in Cyber Security, you will acquire the basic skills and tools required to understand, identify, and address cyber threats in real-world environments.

The aim of the programme is the substantial training of participants in the fundamental principles of cybersecurity through a balanced approach of theory and practical application. The programme focuses on understanding core security concepts, recognizing threats and attacks, and using modern tools and techniques to protect systems, networks, and data. Participants become familiar with operating systems (Windows & Linux), networks and firewalls, packet analysis techniques with Wireshark, basic cryptography methods (OpenSSL), as well as ethical hacking tools such as Nmap, Burp Suite, and Nessus. At the same time, they are introduced to the principles of Incident Response and SIEM systems (Wazuh), learning how to detect and manage security incidents.

Through laboratory exercises and virtual environments (TryHackMe, OverTheWire, Kali Linux, Ubuntu), trainees gain practical experience in solving realistic scenarios and applying defense and detection techniques.

Through 50 hours of theoretical and practical training, you will delve into critical thematic areas such as:

• Fundamental principles of Cybersecurity (CIA Triad, types of attacks and threats)
• Operating Systems Security (Windows & Linux permissions, logs)
• Networks & Security (TCP/IP, firewalls, packet analysis with Wireshark)
• Threats & Attacks (Malware, phishing, DoS/DDoS)
• Basic Level Cryptography (Hashing, SSL/TLS, OpenSSL)
• Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing (Recon, Scanning, Exploitation)
• Security Tools (Kali Linux, Nessus, Burp Suite)
• Incident Response & SIEM (incident detection and management, Wazuh)

After completing the programme, you will be able to:

• Identify and analyze cyberattacks.
• Apply basic prevention and defense measures.
• Use professional ethical hacking and SIEM tools.
• Understand how systems and networks operate from a security-oriented perspective.

The programme is the first substantial step for anyone wishing to build a solid foundation in the field of cyber security and continue with more advanced specializations.

• ΙT professionals, support technicians, system and network administrators who want to understand the basic principles of information security and become familiar with practical tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus, Burp Suite, and Wazuh.
• Newcomers who wish to start a career in cybersecurity, without requiring prior experience, but with a willingness to learn practical skills through virtual labs.

Online: The programme can be attended entirely online in real time, through IST College’s modern and user-friendly digital platform, providing direct access to classes and learning materials.

On-Demand: The programme offers the option of asynchronous attendance. Participants have access to recorded lessons, which they can watch at their own time and pace.

Mixed: Participants can create their own flexible study schedule by combining any of the above attendance modes.

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance issued by Paris.Education & ÉSTIAM. This certificate acknowledges the participant’s engagement and successful completion of the programme and reflects the institution’s commitment to professional development, inclusion, and excellence in education.

The Diploma in Cyber Security is also certified for the quality of its curriculum, its instructors, its student assessment methodology, and the quality of its educational materials, under the Expert-level Quality Training Label by ACTA, a spin-off of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.