CERTIFIED CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST
Mastering Defensive Strategies, Threat Detection, and Cyber Risk Mitigation
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 – 25 Jun 2026 | Doha, Qatar | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
As cyber threats escalate in scale, sophistication, and frequency, organizations require skilled professionals who can defend systems, detect attacks, and respond effectively to incidents. The Certified Cyber Security Specialist program is designed to provide a hands-on, practical foundation in cybersecurity, equipping participants with the skills needed to protect critical digital infrastructure.
The course covers core security principles, threat identification, network protection, incident response, and vulnerability management. Aligned with international frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls), this training provides real-world simulations, attack/defense labs, and tool-based exercises to build a competent cyber defense posture.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the fundamentals of information and network security
• Identify and assess different types of cyber threats and attack vectors
• Apply security controls to protect data, applications, and endpoints
• Conduct basic vulnerability assessments and interpret scan results
• Respond to and recover from cyber incidents using structured frameworks
Key Benefits of Attending
• Strengthen your ability to identify and prevent cyberattacks
• Gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools and platforms
• Build a foundation for globally recognized certifications (CompTIA Security+, CEH, etc.)
• Understand how to implement layered defense strategies in real-world environments
• Support your organization’s cybersecurity policies, risk posture, and compliance efforts
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• IT and Network Administrators
• Cybersecurity Officers and Analysts
• System Engineers and SOC Personnel
• IT Audit, Risk, and Compliance Professionals
• Anyone pursuing a professional cybersecurity career
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Threat detection, response, and containment
• Firewall, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection configuration
• Vulnerability and patch management fundamentals
• Incident response planning and coordination
• Use of tools such as Wireshark, Nessus, Metasploit, and SIEMs
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved cybersecurity posture and reduced breach risk
• Better alignment with regulatory and governance frameworks
• Stronger protection of critical infrastructure and customer data
• Faster detection and mitigation of security incidents
• A more skilled and capable in-house cybersecurity workforce
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Cyber threat landscape, standards, best practices
• Case Studies – Real-world breaches, ransomware attacks, and lessons learned
• Workshops – Network analysis, vulnerability scanning, phishing simulations
• Peer Exchange – Role-based scenarios and incident walkthroughs
• Tools – Wireshark, Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit, endpoint security solutions
Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Cybersecurity Foundations and Threat Landscape
- Module 1: Principles of Information Security (07:30 – 09:30)
• Confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication - Module 2: Cyber Threat Types and Actors (09:45 – 11:15)
• Malware, phishing, DDoS, insiders, APTs - Module 3: Understanding Cyber Kill Chain and Attack Lifecycle (11:30 – 01:00)
• Reconnaissance, exploitation, persistence - Module 4: Workshop – Threat Simulation Scenario (02:00 – 03:30)
• Map attack stages using a recent case study
Day 2: Network Security and Access Control
- Module 5: Network Defense Mechanisms (07:30 – 09:30)
• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation, VPNs - Module 6: Access Control and Identity Management (09:45 – 11:15)
• Authentication, authorization, least privilege - Module 7: Secure Network Architecture (11:30 – 01:00)
• DMZ, honeypots, zero-trust models - Module 8: Workshop – Configure Firewall and ACLs (02:00 – 03:30)
• Lab setup with rule creation and port blocking
Day 3: Endpoint Security and Vulnerability Management
- Module 9: Endpoint Threats and Mitigation (07:30 – 09:30)
• Antivirus, patching, endpoint detection & response - Module 10: Vulnerability Assessment Tools and Techniques (09:45 – 11:15)
• Scanning with Nessus, OpenVAS - Module 11: Patch and Configuration Management (11:30 – 01:00)
• CVE prioritization, remediation process - Module 12: Workshop – Run Vulnerability Scan and Analyze Results (02:00 – 03:30)
• Live demo and result interpretation
Day 4: Incident Response and Security Operations
- Module 13: Introduction to Incident Response (07:30 – 09:30)
• Preparation, detection, containment, recovery - Module 14: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (09:45 – 11:15)
• Log correlation, alert tuning, dashboards - Module 15: Case Study – Breach Detection and Reporting (11:30 – 01:00)
• Analyze breach response timeline - Module 16: Workshop – Draft an Incident Response Playbook (02:00 – 03:30)
• Team-based scenario response planning
Day 5: Cybersecurity Governance, Policy, and Final Simulation
- Module 17: Cybersecurity Frameworks and Compliance (07:30 – 09:30)
• NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, CIS Controls - Module 18: Building a Security Policy and Awareness Program (09:45 – 11:15)
• User behavior, phishing awareness, acceptable use - Module 19: Final Simulation – Multi-Stage Cyber Attack Response (11:30 – 01:00)
• Group incident simulation and reporting - Module 20: Course Wrap-Up and Certification Review (02:00 – 03:30)
• Review of key tools and techniques; feedback session
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion as a Certified Cyber Security Specialist, validating their capabilities in safeguarding systems, detecting and responding to threats, and supporting cybersecurity resilience across organizational environments.