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Ardent Certified-CyberShield-Digital Security & Cyber Hygiene (CYBH)
Covers core security concepts and hygiene practices valuable across all BSc specialisations and increasingly expected as baseline workplace knowledge. Tools & Platforms: Kali Linux (intro), password managers, network scanning tools (basic)
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6 Months
Duration
Live +
Recorded
Max 30
Students
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify common cyber threats and apply basic protective measures
- Design and run a phishing-awareness exercise for an organisation
- Draft a basic incident-response checklist and cyber-hygiene policy
- Recognize phishing and social engineering attacks across email, messages, websites, and social media.
- Protect personal and professional data using appropriate privacy and security practices.
- Secure digital devices and applications through updates, access controls, and safe configuration practices.
- Social Media Security – Protect accounts, privacy, and personal information across social platforms.
- Evaluate suspicious links, files, websites, and digital communications before interacting with them.
- Data Protection – Safely store, share, and manage sensitive personal or business information.
- Practice safer online transactions and digital communication while minimizing security risks.
Course Objectives
- 1. Build foundational understanding of core cybersecurity concepts and common threats
- 2. Develop practical awareness of safe digital practices and basic incident response
- 3. Understand data-privacy and compliance basics relevant to any organisation
- 4. Build cybersecurity awareness and understand the importance of protecting digital identities, devices, networks, and information.
- 5. Learn secure browsing practices to identify suspicious websites, links, downloads, and online activities.
- 6. Understand data privacy and protection principles for safely handling personal and professional information.
- 7. Develop device security awareness for computers, smartphones, applications, and connected devices.
- 8. Recognize social engineering techniques and identify potentially fraudulent or manipulated communications.
- 9. Learn basic incident-response practices for reporting, containing, and responding to common security incidents.
- 10. Promote a security-first mindset that supports safe digital behavior in academic, professional, and personal environments.
Applications in Industry
- IT support and junior cybersecurity awareness roles
- Cyber-hygiene and compliance functions in any organisation
- Foundation for further specialisation in cybersecurity certifications
- Personal Digital Security – Protect personal accounts, devices, files, and online identities.
- Online Banking & Payments – Follow secure practices when using digital banking and payment platforms.
- Social Media Security – Protect accounts, privacy, and personal information across social platforms.
- Data Protection – Safely store, share, and manage sensitive personal or business information.
- Device Security – Improve the security of laptops, desktops, smartphones, and other connected devices.
- Remote Work Security – Follow safer practices when accessing workplace resources from home or public locations.
- Organizational Security Awareness – Support a culture of security by encouraging responsible digital practices among employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a practical cybersecurity awareness program focused on digital safety, cyber hygiene, threat awareness, privacy, account protection, and secure online practices.
The course is suitable for students, graduates, freshers, working professionals, and anyone who regularly uses digital devices and online services.
No. The course is designed for beginners and introduces cybersecurity concepts through simple, practical examples.
Learners will understand threats including phishing, malware, ransomware, social engineering, online scams, identity theft, and unsafe digital practices.
Yes. The program teaches learners how to recognize suspicious emails, links, messages, websites, attachments, and social-engineering attempts.
Yes. Learners will understand strong password practices, password managers, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), account protection, and access security.
No. The primary focus is digital security awareness and cyber hygiene, rather than advanced penetration testing or offensive cybersecurity techniques.
Yes. The course covers practical approaches to protecting personal information, managing privacy settings, and securely handling digital data.
The skills can be applied in personal digital life, workplaces, educational institutions, remote work environments, online banking, social media, and everyday internet usage.
The program develops essential cybersecurity awareness and digital safety skills that are increasingly valuable across modern workplaces, while also providing a foundation for further study in cybersecurity and information security.
Course Content — Modules
1
Cybersecurity fundamentals: CIA triad, threat landscape overview
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Common attack types: phishing, malware, ransomware, social engineering
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Password security, MFA, and identity protection basics
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Network security fundamentals: firewalls, VPNs, secure Wi-Fi practices
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Overview of security certifications and career pathways
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Foundations Recap & Concept Check
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Setting up and exploring a basic security lab environment
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Introduction to vulnerability scanning tools
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Safe browsing, email security, and phishing-simulation exercises
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Basic incident-response workflow: identify, contain, report
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Data privacy fundamentals and compliance basics (IT Act, GDPR overview)
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Organisational cyber-hygiene policy design
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Skill Consolidation Workshop
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Applied Mini-Exercise / Practice Lab
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Case Study: Analysing a phishing attack and response workflow
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Case Study: Data breach incident response for a mid-size company
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Cross-Case Synthesis & Group Presentation
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Capstone Kickoff & Problem Scoping
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Capstone Development — Core Build (Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Cyber Hygiene Professional)
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Capstone Review & Mentor Feedback
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Capstone Finalisation & Presentation
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Resume, Portfolio & LinkedIn Refresh
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Mock Interview Rounds & Feedback
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Capstone Presentation — Mock Panel Pitch
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Course Delivery Format
Duration6 months (100 hours total)
ModeOnline Live Classes + Recorded Lectures
ScheduleWeekend & Weekday Evening Batches
Batch SizeMaximum 30 students
Prerequisites
- Laptop/Desktop with stable internet connection
- Basic English proficiency
- Willingness to dedicate 4–5 hours weekly
- No prior technical knowledge required
Investment & Scholarships
Course Fee
₹45,000
₹22,500
EMI OptionsAvailable
ScholarshipsMerit-based & Need-based
Early Bird15% Discount
Certification
- Course Completion Certificate
- Industry-recognized certifications
- LinkedIn badge
- Project completion certificates
Placement Support
- Resume building & LinkedIn optimization
- Mock interviews & soft skills training
- Access to job portal with 200+ partners
- Networking sessions with industry professionals
- Lifetime placement assistance
Learning Support
- 24/7 access to recorded lectures
- Doubt clearing sessions twice weekly
- Dedicated mentor support
- Peer learning community
- Monthly industry expert guest lectures
