HND in Cybersecurity & Cloud Defense

A comprehensive 2-year accredited diploma in defensive security operations, penetration testing, ethical hacking, cloud security architecture, SIEM forensics, and enterprise network defense.

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The defensive and offensive security labs in Buea gave me the exact hands-on experience needed to secure enterprise infrastructure.

Alain NdiforSecOps Analyst & Cloud Defense Specialist

Become the Cybersecurity Engineer Safeguarding Mission-Critical Systems

Develop the defensive and offensive security capabilities required to protect enterprise infrastructure, identify system vulnerabilities, conduct ethical penetration tests, configure firewalls, and respond to cyber incidents in our Bakweri Town cybersecurity lab.

DURATION

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Full-Time & Evening Tracks

PROGRAM TUITION

250,000 FRS / Year

Payable in Flexible Installments

APPLICATION FEE

15,000 FRS

One-Time Non-Refundable

CAMPUS & FORMAT

Bakweri Town

100% On-Campus • Buea

Career Outcomes

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Cybersecurity Analyst & SOC Specialist

Monitor networks, analyze security events, detect intrusions, and manage incident responses.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•Implement SIEM monitoring and analyze intrusion alerts
•Configure firewalls, IDS/IPS, and zero-trust policies
•Perform security auditing and compliance assessments

ESTIMATED INDUSTRY SALARY3,800,000 – 9,500,000 FRS / Year

Ethical Hacker / Penetration Tester

Evaluate system security by ethically identifying and reporting exploitable vulnerabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•Perform vulnerability scans and web application pen-tests
•Simulate attack scenarios and test network defenses
•Produce detailed mitigation and remediation reports

ESTIMATED INDUSTRY SALARY4,000,000 – 10,500,000 FRS / Year

Admission Requirements

TO APPLY, YOU WILL NEED:

Non-refundable Application Fee: 15,000 FRS (MTN MoMo or on-campus)
Completed Application Form
Official GCE Advanced Level Certificate (at least 2 papers) or Baccalauréat equivalent
Certified copy of National Identity Card or Birth Certificate
2 Recent Passport-sized Photographs

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION & PATHWAYS:

• Candidates awaiting GCE A-Level results may receive conditional admission pending official release.
• Direct 2nd Year Entry is available for candidates with accredited ND or equivalent university coursework.

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Course Descriptions

Curriculum syllabus designed with international technology standards and MINESUP accreditation.

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CYB 101Networking Infrastructure & Linux Hardening

OSI/TCP-IP models, packet analysis with Wireshark, Linux command-line security, and access controls.

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CYB 102Threat Identification & Cryptography Basics

Skills and Support for Your Success

Live Cyber Lab Practice

Hands-on practice in dedicated isolated sandboxes, CTF challenges, and live defensive scenarios in Bakweri Town.

•CompTIA Security+ and CEH exam preparation
•Hands-on Capture The Flag (CTF) competitive exercises
•Enterprise firewall and SIEM log monitoring workstations

Career & SecOps Mentorship

Direct guidance from practicing security leads and network defense engineers.

•SecOps portfolio and bug bounty guidance
•Mock technical security interviews and report audits
•Direct placement opportunities with telecom and banking security teams

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Admissions are actively open. Secure your seat in our Bakweri Town campus computer labs in Buea.

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