Cyber Security course in Pakistan
سائبر سیکیورٹی کورس
Protect people and businesses from online threats.
A 12-week online course in cyber security fundamentals. You learn networking, Linux, common threats, defensive security, ethical hacking concepts in safe labs, security tools and incident response, and prepare for entry-level security roles and certifications.
Govt. endorsedPSEB registeredPFTP’s Cyber Security course in Pakistan is a 12-week online program by the government-endorsed, PSEB-registered Professional Freelancing Training Program. You learn networking and Linux basics, common threats, defensive security, ethical hacking concepts in safe labs, security tools and incident response in live online classes taught in Urdu and English, then complete a real project and earn a certificate anyone can verify online.
- Course
- Cyber Security (beginner to job-ready)
- Provider
- PFTP · Government endorsed · PSEB registered
- Duration
- 12 weeks: 8 weeks live training + 4 weeks project & GAT
- Mode
- 100% online · live classes, recorded on the LMS
- Language
- Urdu and English
- Certificate
- PFTP certificate with a unique verification code
- Eligibility
- Matric or above, CNIC or B-Form
- After the course
- Scholarship Card, internships incl. CM IT Internship Program
What you’ll learn
Eight practical skills, taught the way professionals use them every day. Each one ends with something you build yourself.
Networking basics
How the internet, IPs, ports and protocols work.
Linux essentials
Command line skills every security role needs.
Threats and attacks
Phishing, malware and common attacks explained.
Defensive security
Firewalls, hardening and secure configuration.
Passwords and encryption
Authentication, encryption and data protection.
Ethical hacking concepts
Scanning and testing in safe, legal practice labs.
Monitoring and response
Logs, alerts and responding to incidents.
Career and certifications
Paths to entry-level roles and certifications.
Week by week
8 weeks of live online training, then 4 weeks for your final project and the Grand Assessment Test.
01Weeks 1–2Security and networking foundations
- What cyber security is
- Networking: IP, DNS, ports and protocols
- How data travels online
- The security mindset
Outcome: You understand how networks work.
02Weeks 3–4Linux and systems
- Linux command line
- Users, files and permissions
- Windows security basics
- Virtual labs setup
Outcome: You work comfortably in Linux.
03Week 5Threats and protection
- Phishing and social engineering
- Malware and ransomware
- Passwords, MFA and encryption
- Securing devices and accounts
Outcome: You can spot and prevent common attacks.
04Weeks 6–7Ethical hacking concepts and defence
- Scanning and enumeration in labs
- Common vulnerabilities
- Hardening and firewalls
- Laws and ethics of security work
Outcome: You test and secure systems in a safe lab.
05Week 8Monitoring and incident response
- Logs and monitoring
- Detecting suspicious activity
- Incident response steps
- Security careers and certifications
Outcome: You respond to a simulated incident.
06Weeks 9–12Final project and assessment
- Security assessment of a lab environment
- Mentor review
- Grand Assessment Test (GAT)
- Certificate, scholarship and internship shortlisting
Outcome: You graduate with a security lab portfolio.
From zero to job-ready
Where you start, where you are halfway, and how skilled you are at the end.
Where you start
Basic computer skills are enough. You are curious about how systems work.
Halfway there
You use Linux, understand networks and spot common threats.
Job-ready
You secure systems, test in labs and respond to incidents.
PFTP Industry Mentors
Working professionals · PFTP mentor panel
Every PFTP course is taught live by mentors who do this work for clients and companies every day. They teach from real projects, review your work personally and stay with your batch until your final assessment.
Careers and earning
Roles you can target
- Security Analyst (entry)
- SOC Analyst Trainee
- IT Support with Security
- Network Support Technician
- Security Awareness Trainer
- Junior Penetration Tester
Ways to earn
Income depends on your skill, practice and effort.
Learn cyber security from any city
PFTP training is 100% online. Join live classes from home in any city of Pakistan; students from every province study together in the same batch.
Questions about this course
Is the Cyber Security course beginner-friendly?
Yes. No prior experience is needed. The course starts from the basics and builds step by step with mentor support.
Is ethical hacking legal?
Ethical hacking is legal only with permission. In this course you practise only in safe, legal lab environments, and you learn the laws and ethics of security work.
Do I need programming for cyber security?
Not to start. Basic scripting helps later, and the course introduces it where useful.
Are the classes online?
Yes. PFTP training is 100% online. Classes are live, and every lecture is saved on the LMS so you can revise any time from anywhere in Pakistan.
How long is the course?
12 weeks: 8 weeks of live training, then 4 weeks for your final project and the Grand Assessment Test (GAT).
Can I learn Cyber Security in Urdu?
Yes. Classes are taught in Urdu and English, so you can follow every lesson comfortably.
Can I join from Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad or any other city?
Yes. Because the course is online, students join from Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta and every other city of Pakistan.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. After passing the final assessment you receive a PFTP certificate with a unique code that anyone can verify online.
What does it cost?
There is no tuition fee. You pay a one-time Documentation Processing Fee for the free course, scholarships, internships and LMS portal. See How to pay.
What do I need to join?
A laptop or smartphone with internet, your CNIC or B-Form, and Matric or above.
Can I get an internship after this course?
Top performers are shortlisted for scholarships and internships, including the Chief Minister IT Internship Program where PFTP is on the panel.
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