Cybersecurity Foundations & Ethical Hacking
CyberShield Program (NITAQ-CS-101) - Learn to think like a hacker before a hacker thinks about you. The most practical cybersecurity program in Sharjah, built for complete beginners.
Course Overview
The Threat Is Real. The Skills Are Yours.
Every professional who uses a device is a target. The CyberShield program teaches you how attacks happen — then gives you the practical tools to stop them. Starting from zero. No IT background needed.
71%
of UAE companies experienced a cyberattack in the past year
94%
of attacks begin with phishing — human error is the entry point
#1
most targeted region in the Middle East for cyber attacks
Who Is This For? No Experience Required. Seriously.
- Professionals who handle sensitive data and want to protect it
- Business Owners who want to secure their operations
- Fresh Graduates entering the cybersecurity field
- IT Staff who want to specialise in security
- Curious Minds who want to understand how hacking works
✓ No IT background required — just bring a laptop with 8GB RAM
From Zero to Ethical Hacker
6 Comprehensive Modules • 45 Hours of Practical Training
M-01: Cybersecurity Foundations
10 hrs | 5 sessions
- Internet, IP, DNS and protocols
- Black, White & Grey hat hackers
- The Cyber Kill Chain
- UAE Cybersecurity Law
- Setting up Kali Linux lab
M-02: Network Security
10 hrs | 5 sessions
- TCP/IP and OSI model
- Port scanning with Nmap
- Wireless & Wi-Fi attacks
- Packet analysis with Wireshark
- Firewalls and IDS/IPS
M-03: System Security
8 hrs | 4 sessions
- Password hashing & cracking
- Vulnerability scanning
- Encryption and SSL/TLS
- Mid-Course Practical Assessment
M-04: Web App Security
8 hrs | 4 sessions
- Ethical hacking methodology
- OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
- SQL Injection & XSS attacks
- Burp Suite web traffic manipulation
M-05: Penetration Testing
6 hrs | 3 sessions
- Metasploit Framework exploitation
- Post-exploitation & privilege escalation
- Writing professional pentest reports
M-06: Incident Response
8 hrs | 4 sessions
- Incident response lifecycle
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- Final Project: Full pentest
- Professional client briefing
Where This Takes You Next
Cybersecurity is the fastest-growing field in the UAE job market. CEH-qualified analysts earn AED 10,000–16,000/month. This program is your entry point.
Junior Penetration Tester
AED 8,000 – 12,000 / month • Next: CompTIA Security+ → CEH
SOC Analyst — Level 1
AED 7,000 – 10,000 / month • Next: CompTIA CySA+
Cybersecurity Consultant
AED 15,000 – 25,000 / month • Next: CEH → CISSP
IT Security Officer
AED 12,000 – 18,000 / month • Next: CompTIA Security+ → CISM
Tuition & Investment
AED 3,990
- Inclusive of 5% VAT
- All course materials included
- All software tools are free
- Instalment plan available on request
- Maximum 12 students per cohort
Official Certification
Every graduate receives an official Certificate of Achievement from Nitaq Academy.
- Licensed by SPEA (Sharjah Private Education Authority)
- Validates 45 hours of practical training
- Covers network security, web app attacks & pentesting
- Enhances LinkedIn profile and CV
Register Now — Seats Limited
Each cohort is capped at 12 students. Once seats fill, the next batch may be weeks away.
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