Networking and Cyber Security

Cyber Security

An advanced cyber security programme where students learn how computers, networks, websites, and digital systems are protected through ethical security thinking, safe simulations, defensive tools, and real-world problem-solving challenges.

Age12 - 16

Duration8 months

FormatOne 2-Hour Session Per Week

Pathway StageLevel 03: Specialisation

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Focus Areas

Digital Safety & Cyber Ethics

Networks, Systems & Security Fundamentals

Cryptography & Secure Communication

Web Security & Application Protection

Threat Detection & Incident Response

Cyber Security Capstone Project

Learning Outcomes

Understand how cyber

Understand how cyber security protects people, organizations, devices, networks, and online systems.

Explain common security

Explain common security risks such as weak passwords, phishing, malware, insecure websites, and unsafe digital habits.

Explore how networks,

Explore how networks, operating systems, websites, and applications can be designed more securely.

Level & Character Design

Use beginner-friendly defensive tools to inspect traffic, review logs, understand vulnerabilities, and identify suspicious activity in safe lab environments.

Apply ethical decision-making,

Apply ethical decision-making, responsible disclosure, and safe cyber practices when learning about digital systems.

Complete a final

Complete a final cyber security project such as a security awareness campaign, secure website review, simulated incident report, or defensive monitoring dashboard.

Tools Used

Linux

Python

Wireshark

CyberChef

Browser Developer Tools

GitHub

Google Workspace

Canva

Packet Tracer / Network Simulation Tools

Safe Cyber Lab Environments

Prerequisites

Completion of Coding and Software, Software Engineering, or equivalent coding/computer experience is recommended

Students should be comfortable using computers, browsing the internet, managing files, and following technical instructions

Basic coding experience in Python, Scratch, MIT App Inventor, JavaScript, or similar tools is helpful

Students must be willing to follow strict ethical and safety guidelines when learning about cyber security

Students without prior Meu Labs experience can request an entry test or counselor discussion to assess readiness

Course Structure

Guided hands-on sessions where students learn through instructor-led explanations, safe cyber labs, simulations, case studies, defensive analysis tasks, teamwork, and reflection

Continuous progress tracking through completed lab challenges, instructor feedback, security reports, ethical reasoning, teamwork, communication, and technical understanding

Portfolio and certification outcomes with student work documented through lab reports, security checklists, awareness materials, defensive dashboards, capstone projects, showcases, and a course completion certificate