Diploma in Cyber Security and Digital Safety

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Cybersecurity knowledge and digital safety skills—protecting personal data, securing networks, and promoting ethical digital citizenship.

Duration: 5 Months
Offered by: Ocean Bird Foundation International
Mode: Hybrid (Online + Community Workshops + Capstone Project)
Level: Foundational to Intermediate
Audience: Students, professionals, educators, civic leaders
Certification: Certificate of Completion + Digital Badge + Capstone Portfolio

🎯 Course Objective
To empower learners with comprehensive cybersecurity knowledge and digital safety skills—protecting personal data, securing networks, and promoting ethical digital citizenship, especially within Zimbabwean communities.

📚 6-Month Curriculum Breakdown
📦 Phase 1: Foundations (Weeks 1–8)

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
Threats, vulnerabilities, digital ethics, African case studies
Module 2: Safe Internet Practices & Digital Hygiene
Passwords, phishing, secure browsing, public Wi-Fi safety
Module 3: Cybercrime & Legal Frameworks in Zimbabwe
Cyber and Data Protection Act, civic rights, reporting protocols
Module 4: Digital Citizenship & Online Behavior
Ethics, misinformation, civic responsibility, digital footprint
🔐 Phase 2: Personal & Device Security (Weeks 9–16)
Module 5: Social Media Safety & Digital Reputation
Privacy settings, identity protection, content moderation
Module 6: Mobile Device & Email Security
App permissions, SIM swap fraud, email encryption
Module 7: Basic Network Security & Firewalls
Router setup, antivirus tools, firewall configuration
Module 8: Cloud Safety & Data Protection
Secure cloud storage, backups, encryption basics
🚨 Phase 3: Response, Recovery & Leadership (Weeks 17–24)
Module 9: Incident Response & Recovery
Breach response plans, backup strategies, psychological impact
Module 10: Community Cyber Awareness
Designing outreach campaigns, training others, local advocacy
Module 11: Capstone Project Development
Build a digital safety plan for a school, NGO, or local business
Module 12: Final Presentations & Certification
Peer review, feedback, showcase event, graduation

🧠 Learning Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:

Identify and mitigate digital threats across platforms
Apply cybersecurity laws and ethical practices in Zimbabwe
Secure personal and organizational devices and networks
Lead community-based digital safety initiatives

🧪 Assessment & Certification

Weekly quizzes and practical labs
Midterm scenario-based simulation
Final capstone project and presentation
Certificate + Digital Badge + Portfolio upon completion

Course Information

Estimated Time: 5 months

Course Instructor

admin Author

Monthly

$50.00

per month for 5 total payments

12 months of access

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

Lesson 2: Safe Internet Practices & Digital Hygiene

🧠 Lesson 1: Understanding Cyber Threats, Vulnerabilities & Digital Ethics

⚖️ Lesson 3: Cybercrime & Legal Frameworks in Zimbabwe

Lesson 4: Social Media Safety & Digital Reputation

Lesson 5: Mobile Device & Email Security

🔥 Lesson 6: Basic Network Security & Firewalls

🧠 Lesson 7: Passwords, Authentication & Identity Protection

Module 2: Safe Internet Practices & Digital Hygiene

Introduction to Safe Internet Practices

Password Security & Authentication Method

Safe Internet Practices & Digital Hygiene

Securing Social Media & Communication Platforms

Email Safety & Phishing Prevention

Protecting Personal Devices & Networks

Safe Internet Practices & Digital Hygiene

Has Quiz

Module 3: Cybercrime & Legal Frameworks in Zimbabwe

📘 Lesson 1: Introduction to Cybercrime

📘 Lesson 2: The Cyber and Data Protection Act (Zimbabwe, 2021)

📘 Lesson 3: Legal Responsibilities of Internet Users

📘 Lesson 4: Investigating and Prosecuting Cybercrime

📘 Lesson 5: International Cybercrime Laws & Cooperation

📘 Lesson 6: Youth, Cybercrime & Digital Ethics

📘 Lesson 7: Quiz & Case Study Review

Module 4: Digital Citizenship & Online Behavior

Lesson 1: What Is Digital Citizenship?

Lesson 2: Online Etiquette & Respectful Communication

Lesson 3: Digital Footprints & Online Reputation

Lesson 4: Privacy, Consent & Sharing

Lesson 5: Safe Use of Public Wi-Fi & Shared Devices

Lesson 6: Securing Mobile Devices & Apps

📘 Lesson 7: Quiz, Reflection & Digital Pledge

Module 5: Social Media Safety & Digital Reputation

📘 Lesson 1: Understanding Social Media Risks

📘 Lesson 2: Privacy Settings & Account Protection

📘 Lesson 3: Digital Reputation & Online Identity

📘 Lesson 5: Influencers, Trends & Peer Pressure

Basic Network Security & Firewalls

Module 6: Mobile Device & Email Security

📱 Lesson: Mobile Device & Email Security

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Email Threats & Phishing Attacks

Securing Email Communications

Incident Response & Best Practices

Module 7: Basic Network Security & Firewalls

Basic Network Security & Firewalls

Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDPS)New Lesson

Secure Network Design & Segmentation

Module 8: Cloud Safety & Data Protection

Shared Responsibility & Compliance in Cloud Security

Practice Test: Cloud Safety & Compliance

Data Encryption in the Cloud

🛂Cloud Access Controls & Identity Management

Cloud Backup & Disaster Recovery Planning

Module 9: Community Cyber Awareness

Social Media Safety & Responsible Sharing

Mobile Device Safety & Everyday Digital Habits

Understanding and Responding to Cyberbullying

Digital Parenting & Family Cyber Safety

Organizing Community Cyber Awareness Campaigns

Module 10: Incident Response & Recovery

Introduction to Incident Response

Phases of Incident Response

Building an Effective Incident Response Team (IRT)

Developing an Incident Response Plan (IRP)

Role: Cyber Security Officer in an Organization

Module 11: Capstone Project Development

Defining Your Capstone Project

🎓 Final Assessment Project: Community Cybersecurity Initiative

Module 12: Final Physical/ video Presentations

Preparing and Delivering Your Capstone Presentation