Cybersecurity

Certified Cybersecurity Technician (CCT)

Build a practical cybersecurity foundation with defensive security, network protection, incident response, and certification-aligned labs.

16 weeks DurationSome experience helpful Learning supportHybrid / On-campus Format

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Certified Cybersecurity Technician (CCT) at Loctech

Tuition₦860,000VAT-inclusive where applicable. Instalment plans are available.

What you will learn

Graduate with skills you can demonstrate.

Understand core cybersecurity controls

Practice security workflows in labs

Prepare for junior security and support roles

Upcoming classes

Choose a published intake.

Dates shown here come from the Loctech class system.

The next intake is being confirmed.

Admissions will confirm the start date, class time, learning format, and availability before you make a commitment.

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Curriculum

Your course curriculum.

16 modules / 16 weeks

01Introduction to Cyber Security

Understanding Cybersecurity

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity domains

Cybersecurity Tools

Cybersecurity Profiles and Job roles

Vulnerabilities, Risk Management and Cybersecurity Policies/Frameworks

Understanding Security Layers

Identification, Authorization, and Authentication

02Networking Fundamentals

Understanding Networking

Understanding Network Devices

OSI Reference Model

Network Ports

Understanding the Internet Protocols

IP Addressing, CIDR Prefix, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS

Network Troubleshooting

03Network Security Fundamentals

Information Security Fundamentals

Network Security Fundamentals

Essentials of Network Security

Information Assurance

Network Security Controls

04Operating Systems Administration

Understanding Operating Systems

The world of Operating Systems

Understanding the scope of System Administration

Understanding Linux, GNU and Kernels

Understanding Terminals and Shells, GUI, CLI, Unix and Unix-like

05Windows Administration

Understanding the Windows OS

File Systems in Windows

Understanding the Privileges in Windows

Mastering the Windows Command Prompt

Creating Directories

 Move and Copy Commands

 Network configuration commands

 Windows troubleshooting commands

 Viewing Wi-Fi Passwords

06LINUX FUNDAMENTALS

 Understanding Linux Distributions.

 Exploring the Linux File System

 Setting up Kali Linux with Updates and Upgrades

 Introducing The Manual

 Linux directories

 Linux commands

 Removing Files and Files

 Copying Folders and Files

 Renaming Folders and Files

 Exploring Linux network configuration Commands

 Understanding Linux Privileges

 Exploring other utility tools in Ubuntu-Linux

07VIRTUALIZATION AND AWS CLOUD COMPUTING(SECURITY)

 Virtualization Essentials concepts

 Cloud Computing Essentials

 Cloud Security and Best Practices.

 EC2 Basics, Instances, Ec2 User Data, EC2 Instance Connect.

 SSH using Windows

 SSH using PUTTY

 RDP using windows

08CRYPTOGRAPHY

 Cryptographic security techniques

 Cryptographic algorithms

 Hash Functions and cryptography tools

 PKI and certificate mgt. Concepts

 Other applications for cryptography.

 Steganography.

09DIGITAL FORENSICS

 Introduction to digital forensics

 Digital evidence

 Roles and responsibilities of a forensics investigator

 Forensics investigation phases

 Digital evidence sources to support forensic investigation

 Collecting, securing the evidence

 Data acquisition

 Evidence analysis

10INTRODUCTION TO ETHICAL- HACKING

 Understanding Ethical Hacking

 Ethical Hacking Methodologies

 Ethical Hacking vs. Cracking

 The Hacker Mindset

 Understanding Penetration Testing.

 Penetration Testing Processes

 Understanding Reconnaissance and Information Gathering

 Obtaining IP address, Physical Address using Who is Tools

 Discovering Technologies stack used on the Website

 Gathering Comprehensive DNS information

 Discovering Websites on the same Server

 Discovering Subdomains

 Discovering Sensitive Files

 Analyzing Discovered Files

11PHISHING ATTACKS

 Introduction to Phishing

 Social engineering attacks

 Cloning websites

 Harvesting Facebook Login using identical Fake Login

12CREATING WINDOWS TROJANS

 Introduction to Trojans

 Creating Basic Trojans

 Android hacking

13WIRELESS NETWORK HACKING

 Wireless network fundamentals

 Wireless network encryption mechanism

 Wireless network authentication methods

 Wireless network security measures

 Connecting a Wireless Adapter to Kali

 Understanding MAC address and how to change it

 Wireless Modes (Managed and Monitor)

 Wireless networks attacks

 Targeted Packet Sniffing

14NETWORK HACKING GAINING ACCESS -WPA /WPA2 CRACKING

 Introduction to WPA and WPA2 cracking

 Capturing the Handshake

 Creating a Wordlist

 Cracking WPA and WPA2 using a Wordlist Attack

15Incident Response & Computer Forensics

 Incident Response Process and Teams

 Digital Evidence Collection and Analysis

16Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Risk Management

 Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

 Disaster Recovery Planning and Strategies

 Risk Management Phases and Frameworks

Before the first class

Know what you need and where the course can take you.

Prerequisites

Basic IT knowledge

Understanding of computer networks

CompTIA A+ or equipment experience recommended

Interest in cybersecurity

Tools you will practise with

Security labs

Wireshark

Linux tools

Vulnerability scanners

Project experience

Build work worth showing.

Completion credential

Earn a verifiable Loctech certificate.

Verifiable Loctech certificate of completion with an industry-aligned curriculum.

Questions answered

Before you apply.

Do I need prior experience?

Beginner tracks assume no prior experience.

Can I learn online?

Yes — most programs run hybrid and online with live instructor-led classes.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes — a verifiable Loctech certificate on completion.

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