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Cybersecurity Course: From beginner to cybersec pro with guaranteed internship

Learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity then concentrate in one of the three pathways of modern cybersecurity: cyber risk management (purple team), ethical hacking (red team), and/or information security (blue team). Program delivered in partnership with Hacktales.

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Overview

Become a Security Analyst, Ethical Hacker, or GRC Specialist

The modern threat landscape is evolving faster than ever. Our Cybersecurity program, built in collaboration with Hacktales, is designed to move you from zero knowledge to a professional defender. We combine industry-leading theory with 12 weeks of guaranteed internship experience to ensure you enter the job market with a proven track record.

As organizations in Africa and globally undergo rapid digital transformation, they become prime targets for cybercrime. There is currently a massive shortage of skilled professionals to defend these digital assets. Whether it’s protecting financial systems, securing government data, or conducting ethical hacks to find vulnerabilities, cybersecurity offers one of the most recession-proof and high-impact career paths in tech.

Career Stage

Kenya Salary Range

Global Remote Range

Entry-Level

KES 70K – 130K monthly

$50K – 75K annually

Mid-Level

KES 160K – 350K monthly

$80K – 140K annually

Senior/Expert

KES 400K+ monthly

$160K+ annually

In the first phase, you will go through a 6-week intensive where you master cybersecurity fundamentals, including networking, Linux administration, and the CIA Triad. Once this groundwork is laid, you get to choose your specific concentration: Red Team for offensive ethical hacking and penetration testing, Blue Team for defensive operations and incident response, or Purple Team for cyber risk management and governance. This specialization ensures you develop deep, industry-ready expertise in the area of security that aligns best with your career goals.

In the second phase, you enter a 12-week immersive internship experience in partnership with Hacktales. Here, you apply your skills to live security environments, working alongside seasoned experts to solve real-world vulnerabilities and defend actual digital assets. The program concludes with a capstone project where you develop a comprehensive security portfolio and undergo intensive interview coaching. This final phase is dedicated to turning your learning into professional experience, ensuring you don’t just graduate with a certificate, but with a proven track record and a guaranteed headstart in the industry.

We start from the absolute basics of systems and networking, so no prior technical experience is required, though a logical mindset and strong problem-solving skills are essential. This program is designed for four core profiles:

  • Career Switchers: Analytical individuals from non-tech backgrounds ready to pivot into a high-demand field. Whether you come from finance, education, or retail, we provide the upskilling needed to become a professional defender.
  • Recent Graduates: CS or IT graduates who have technical expertise but want to delve into Cybersecurity and need the practical, hands-on experience and the guaranteed internship to stand out in a competitive tech job market
  • IT Professionals & System Admins: Technical veterans looking to elevate their careers. Leverage your existing knowledge of systems and networks to transition into specialized roles like Security Analyst or Penetration Tester
  • Compliance & Legal Professionals: Individuals in audit, law, or governance who want to master Cyber Risk Management (Purple Team), allowing you to bridge the gap between regulatory requirements and technical security implementation

Choose the learning schedule that best works for you

Fully remote immersive part-time program delivered in partnership with Hacktales (global Cybersecurity experts):

Part-Time Remote

Ideal for all types of learners in spite of full-time commitments or location

  • Graduate in 6 months
  • 20-hour weekly commitment
  • Practical labs and curated content during weekdays with support
  • Instructor-led online classes on Saturdays from 10am – 2pm
  • Cohort intakes every 3 months
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CURRICULUM

What you’ll learn in our Cybersecurity course

We go beyond theory, combining core security programming with live-environment simulations and a guaranteed 12-week internship to ensure you graduate with a professional track record.

Master the cybersecurity mindset. This module focuses on the core architecture of security and the essential tools of the trade. You’ll spend less time reading and more time on the security tools, learning how to navigate and secure the systems you’ll eventually protect.

  • The Security Toolkit: Mastering Linux CLI, file permissions, and system administration for security operations
  • Core Principles: Deep-diving into the CIA Triad and the “Cyber Kill Chain” to understand how attackers think
  • Practical Networking: Hands-on configuration of TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/S to understand data in transit
  • Threat Identification: Lab-based identification of malware, social engineering, and common attack vectors

Learn to think and operate like a real attacker within ethical and legal boundaries. This track focuses on simulating realistic attack paths to identify exposures that could lead to initial access and system impact:

  • Attack Surface & Initial Access: Conduct OSINT and network service enumeration to identify authentication weaknesses and simulate initial access scenarios
  • Post-Exploitation & Impact: Analyze opportunities for privilege escalation and map lateral movement paths to demonstrate business impact
  • Detection Awareness: Assess how offensive actions trigger defensive controls like EDR and SIEM to provide remediation guidance
  • Adversary Simulation (Capstone): Plan and execute an end-to-end red team assessment, culminating in a professional findings report

In this path, you are the first responder. You will work within a simulated Security Operations Center (SOC) to detect, block, and recover from real-time cyber attacks:

  • Environment Control: Design and build segmented network architectures, establishing baselines for “normal” traffic flow
  • Hardening & Exposure: Deploy firewalls with strict allow/deny logic and manage the vulnerability remediation lifecycle
  • SOC Visibility: Configure SIEM platforms for centralized log ingestion and analyze telemetry to identify anomalies
  • Integrated Defense (Capstone): Conduct a full security review, validating firewall rules and providing summaries of notable event investigations

Develop hands-on, ISO 27001-aligned GRC capability. This track focuses on defining governance context, assessing organizational risk, and ensuring audit readiness through real-world artifacts:

  • Risk & Gap Assessment: Define methodologies to identify threats and execute clause-by-clause ISO 27001 gap analyses
  • Policies & Awareness: Develop Information Security Policies (ISP) and design security culture campaigns to mitigate human risk
  • Privacy & Third-Party Risk: Review privacy notices for GDPR/NDPR gaps and perform vendor risk assessments using checklists
  • ISMS Readiness (Capstone): Consolidate risk registers and audit outputs to deliver a complete ISO 27001 readiness pack

Upon completing your chosen track, you will be considered program-ready and prepared for entry-level roles in SOC operations, penetration testing, or risk analysis:

  • The Internship: Actively implement knowledge from weekend classes during the week by completing deliverables as an attachee at Hacktales
  • Vendor Certification Access: To support your continuous professional development, you will be enrolled in additional certification pathways, including ISC² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Qualys, and Fortinet
  • The Capstone: Complete a comprehensive final project, such as an ISO 27001 Readiness Pack (Purple Team), Adversary Simulation Report (Red Team), or an Integrated Blue Team Scenario—and present it to finalize your graduation

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IMPACT

Our success in numbers

Our metrics reflect our commitment to high-quality education and the professional success of our students/graduates.

750+

Students Empowered

We’ve built a massive community of tech professionals in Kenya & beyond. 3,500+ empowered if inclusive of short courses

90%

Graduation Rate

Our industry-leading completion rate is a testament to our robust support system & engaging project-based curricula

#1

Top-Rated in Kenya

With a 4.9/5 star rating on Google reviews, we are the highest-rated coding school in in the region

Testimonials

Hear from our graduates

Real stories from our 750+ alumni who are now leading the tech revolution in top companies worldwide.

  • My experience has been nothing short of amazing

    The curriculum is well-designed and covers all the essential topics in a comprehensive manner. The instructors are knowledgeable and passionate about teaching, and they go above and beyond to ensure that every student understands the material. The learning environment is collaborative and supportive, with plenty of opportunities to work on projects with other students. This has not only helped me to improve my coding skills but also to develop my teamwork and communication abilities.
    Januarius Kosgei
    Data Science Graduate 2023

  • Reliable technical mentors with excellent support

    I enjoy how the course work is structured, my Technical Mentor is super reliable and provides useful resources that compliment the course work I’m doing. The support from Zindua is excellent, they have a dedicated Slack channel where we ask and receive help from both the Technical Mentors and my fellow students. The projects are challenging but manageable and help reinforce the material covered. I would recommend Zindua to anyone who wants to kickstart their tech career and want a personalized learning experience. 
    Emelda Laeticia
    Software Dev Graduates 2023

  • Hard but exhilarating! Got the job I strove for 6 months in

    I started at Zindua with very limited knowledge about coding and I can now say 6 months later I have the job I strove for. The program was hard but exhilarating and I enjoyed almost all of it! The program is only 28 weeks and it is crammed full to teach you what you need to know both professionally and technically to land a job in the technical field. The program is a fantastic resource to help guide you in creating the best resume to practice interviews both behavioural and technical.
    Mesh Metho
    Data Science Graduate 2023

  • Practical exercises that helped reinforce the concepts covered

    The course content was comprehensive and covered a wide range of topics related to web development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design. The content was well-structured, and the modules built upon each other in a logical and easy-to-understand way. Each module included quizzes and practical exercises that helped reinforce the concepts covered.
    John Kinyua
    Software Dev Graduate 2023

  • I felt like I was part of a larger network of motivated learners

    I had an incredible experience at this coding school! The curriculum was comprehensive and challenging, yet the instructors were always available to offer guidance and support. The community of students and alumni were incredibly supportive and encouraging, and I felt like I was part of a larger network of motivated learners. Overall, I feel confident and equipped to pursue a career in tech thanks to this school’s top-notch education and resources.
    BJay Mburu
    Software Dev Graduate 2023

  • Well-structured curriculum with real world projects

    The curriculum at Zindua School for Data Science program is well-structured and covers a wide range of topics, including statistics, machine learning, data visualisation, and data engineering. The curriculum is designed to be hands-on, with ample opportunities to apply the concepts learned through real-world projects and case studies. The school also offers elective courses to tailor the learning experience to individual interests, which I found to be a great feature.
    Lilian Ngugi
    Data Science Graduate 2023

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The Zindua Edge

What sets this course apart from other coding bootcamps

Discover the unique pillars that make Zindua the most trusted launching pad for tech professionals in Africa.

1

Guaranteed Internship

Get to work on real-world Cybersecurity projects at Hacktales for 12 weeks building your robust experience and track record in Cybersecurity

2

Flexible Learning Schedule

Runs fully remote with live classes on Saturdays and curated content & practice labs on weekdays allowing you to upskill regardless of existing commitments

3

Flexible Payment Plans

The most flexible pricing plans with numerous instalment options and Lipa mdogo mdogo where payments extend beyond the length of the program

1

Career & Placement Support

In-depth career development from profile building, technical interview prep to direct access to our employer networks

2

Project-based learning

Weekly practical labs and capstones at every milestone ensuring you graduate with job-ready tech portfolio

3

Global certifications

Program curricula anchored on industry recognised cybersecurity certifications i.e. ISC² (CC), Qualys, and Fortinet

Financing

Choose the pricing option that best fits your needs

We offer the most flexible financing in the market; paying in fewer instalments guarantees you lower total fees.

One-time Upfront Payment

KES 5K deposit + KES 94K one-time fee; this totals to KES 99K – Cheapest Option

Pay in TWO Instalments

KES 5K deposit + KES 49K monthly for 2 months; this totals to KES 103K

Pay in THREE Instalments

KES 5K deposit + KES 34K monthly for 3 months; this totals to KES 107K

Flexi Payment Plan (Lipa mdogo mdogo)

KES 5K deposit + KES 13K monthly for 9 months. Payments will extend beyond the program length, therefore, we’ll require the student/parent (whoever will be making payments) to go through a credit vetting process by Chaptr Global. – Most Flexible

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have a three-step admissions process. Apply on website, attend a 15-minute interview, and pay the enrolment deposit to confirm your enrolment. Simple and straightforward. Since there could be some weeks between the time you pay the deposit and the orientation program, you’ll be invited to our Free Courses to start learning concepts that would be beneficial for your learning journey.

Yes, Zindua School has an enrolment deposit of KES 5,000 which is deductible from your program fees. The deposit allows us to confirm your slot in an upcoming intake. Fees will be paid (minus the deposit) once you have started the program.

Zindua School is extremely practical and our focus is on preparing our students for real-world problems in today’s job market. Most of our graduates get hired on the basis of their portfolio and this speaks to the quality of the skills you’ll gain at Zindua School.

Unfortunately, we do NOT offer a job guarantee. However, we do offer job placement support for graduates. This involves our career module where you’ll optimise your CV/resume, LinkedIn profile, portfolio, and even learn about technical interviews. Additionally, we do connect some of our graduates to our constantly growing employer networks.

For our full-time program, you’ll be expected to attend classes in-person on three weekdays and online on two weekdays. Classes run from 9am to 2pm, with take home coding assignments on each day. You are required to commit 35-40 hours weekly if you plan to join us full-time.

For our part-time program, you’ll be expected to attend online classes in the evening from Monday to Thursday. The online classes run for two hours and are slotted anytime from 6pm to 10pm based on your class group. You’ll have in-person classes on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. You are required to commit 20-25 hours weekly to cover for class sessions and out-of-class projects. This is ideal for those with work or school commitments.

Note: full-time programs are shorter than the part-time program as there is more time committed per week for learning. However, both programs cover the same content and have the same expected outcomes.