Professional Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security

A four-month Saturday certificate for practitioners covering computer forensics, vulnerability analysis, advanced penetration testing and cyber warfare.

LevelCertificate
Duration4 Months
Study modepart-time

Overview

About this course

The advanced cyber security certificate from the IIT Professional Development Unit is a four-month part-time programme held on Saturday afternoons, 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm, with face-to-face lab demonstrations. Five modules cover information security concepts, computer forensic investigation, vulnerability analysis and offensive and defensive strategies, testing types and web application security, and cyber warfare including open-source intelligence and critical infrastructure safety. It is aimed at people already working in the cyber security domain in industry and in security forces. No entry requirement is published.

Modules

5 modules
Modules5 modules
Art of Information Security
Computer Forensic Investigation
Vulnerability Analysis
Testing Types and Methods, and Web Application Security
Cyber Warfare

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Admission criteria
  • No formal entry requirement is published
  • Intended for people already working in cyber security

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

certificate

Duration

4 Months ยท part-time

Location

Colombo

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 19, 2026

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