Course Description: Ethical Hacking & Data Security: 2-Week Online Bootcamp for Teens

Online Cyber Defender — Java Security (Module 1, 2 Weeks)

Bring cybersecurity to life with hands-on Java projects. Over two weeks, learners explore core defensive concepts—encryption, hashing, session management, CAPTCHA, DDoS awareness, QR code safety—and build simple, secure-by-design apps. Live mentor support keeps every session practical, safe, and confidence-building.

⭐ Key Facts

• Format Live online (mentor-led)

• Duration 2 weeks (Module 1)

• Stack Java, REST concepts, hashing (SHA-256), encoding/decoding, sessions, basic CAPTCHA, QR code safety

• Projects Weekly mini-projects + end-of-module “Secure System” showcase

• Outcomes Certificate, personalised mentor evaluation, rating, eligibility for Level 2 – Cyber Specialist

What You’ll Learn (defensive focus)

• Session management: good practices to keep accounts protected

• Encryption & decryption: how cryptography protects privacy

• Hashing (SHA-256): integrity checks and secure password storage patterns

• Encoding/decoding: safe data transport fundamentals

• Human vs bot: simple CAPTCHA concepts to reduce automated abuse

• DDoS awareness: what high-load attacks look like and resilience principles

• Secure QR codes: using QR as a safe carrier for encrypted/auth data

(All topics are taught with an ethics-first, defensive lens. No offensive tooling or unsafe tactics.)

Week-by-Week (guide only)

Week 1 — The Art of Defense

Intro to cybersecurity & ethical practice • Java crypto basics (high level) • Mentor-led mini-projects:

1. Secret Message Encryptor — build a basic encrypt/decrypt tool (concept demo)

2. Password Protector — hash & verify with SHA-256

3. Encoded Messenger — send/receive safely encoded messages

Week 2 — Building a Safer Digital World

Session control patterns • CAPTCHA basics • Resilience thinking (DDoS awareness) • Mini-projects:

1. Secure Login System — sessions + hashed passwords

2. CAPTCHA Shield — simple bot-resistant check

3. Safe QR Generator — QR with encrypted payloads

4. DDoS Defense Simulation (conceptual) — visualise system behaviour under load

Showcase

Present a Secure System that combines at least two defenses (e.g., login + hashing + CAPTCHA). Learners explain design choices, data flow, and protections.

Certification & Progression

• Certificate of Completion: Cyber Defender (Module 1)

• Personalised Mentor Evaluation & Security Readiness Report

• Rating & eligibility for Level 2 — Cyber Specialist (Advanced Java Security & Ethical Practice)

Mentorship Promise

• 1:1 guidance on every mini-project

• Daily check-ins and challenge reviews

• Live debugging help and clear explanations of the “why” behind each rule

• Curated challenges that build curiosity, ethics, and confidence

Practical Notes (confirm at enrolment)

Platform & access • Live session times & time zone • Max class size & participation norms • Tech requirements (Java, IDE, stable internet, webcam/mic) • Accessibility (captions/recordings) • Safeguarding/code of conduct • Refund/cancellation policy