Degree · Computer Science and Information Systems
Cybersecurity(Degree)
Safeguard digital landscapes with our cybersecurity quizzes. Navigate through encryption, network security, and ethical hacking. Prepare to defend against cyber threats and contribute to the protection of critical systems.
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Second Year · CYBER204Coming soon
Cryptography Basics for Digital Defense
Cryptography is the science of keeping secrets. In this course, you will learn about the algorithms used to encrypt data, ensuring that sensitive information—like banking transactions in Zambia—remains private. We cover symmetric and asymmetric encryption, digital signatures, and the public key infrastructure (PKI). Understanding how encryption works is fundamental to securing communications and protecting data at rest. If the mathematical side of cryptography is proving difficult, head over to 25schools to find simplified explanations and practice problems that will help you master these essential security concepts before your next big test.
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Second Year · CYBER203Coming soon
Cyber Law and Professional Ethics
Being a security expert comes with great responsibility. This course explores the legal framework surrounding digital activities in Zambia, including the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act. You will learn about the ethical dilemmas faced by security professionals, such as privacy concerns and the boundaries of ethical hacking. Understanding the law is just as important as understanding the technology to avoid legal trouble in your career. If you need help interpreting Zambian cyber laws or preparing for your ethics exams, visit 25schools for clear summaries and case studies that will help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a professional.
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Second Year · CYBER201Coming soon
Network Security and Advanced Firewalls
Building on your networking knowledge, this course focuses on defending the perimeter. You will learn how to configure firewalls, set up Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and implement access control lists to keep intruders out of sensitive Zambian business networks. We look at how to monitor network traffic for suspicious activity and how to respond when a breach is detected. These are the hands-on skills that local banks and government agencies look for when hiring security engineers. To ensure you can handle the configuration tasks in your upcoming practical assessments, visit 25schools for detailed guides and practice scenarios tailored for your success.
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Second Year · CYBER202Coming soon
Operating System Security (Linux and Windows)
Every operating system has its own set of vulnerabilities. This course teaches you how to 'harden' both Linux and Windows systems to make them resistant to attack. You will learn about user permissions, kernel security, and how to patch systems against known exploits. Given that much of Zambia's server infrastructure runs on Linux, these skills are vital for anyone aiming for a career in system administration or cybersecurity. If you're struggling with the command line or registry settings, 25schools offers simplified tutorials and practice exams to help you master OS security and excel in your second-year studies.
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Second Year · CYBER205Coming soon
Systems Analysis and Secure Design
Before building a system, you must analyze its requirements and design it with security in mind. This course teaches you the systems development life cycle (SDLC) and how to integrate security at every stage. In the Zambian corporate world, being able to design a system that is efficient yet secure is a highly prized skill. You will learn how to create blueprints for robust IT infrastructures that can withstand modern threats. To help you with your design projects and prepare for your systems analysis exams, 25schools provides a variety of study tools and practice assessments to ensure you stay ahead in your degree.