Welcome to the official repository for the ICDFA Fellowship in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics. This 12-month, intensive program is designed to transform aspiring cybersecurity professionals into elite experts through a rigorous, beginner-to-advanced series of courses and hands-on laboratories.
The ICDFA Fellowship Version 2.0 is a comprehensive educational journey structured into two distinct phases. It emphasizes a "series" approach, ensuring that foundational concepts are mastered before progressing to advanced specializations.
- Duration: 12 Months
- Intakes: Two per year (Primary: April | Secondary: October)
- Format: Academy-based with 195+ hands-on labs.
- Lead Curriculum Developer: AMINU IDRIS, AMCPN
- Official Website: https://icdfa.edu.ng
The curriculum is meticulously organized to ensure a logical progression of skills:
- Month 1: Linux Essentials (WADF-2026-M02)
- Month 2: Introduction to Linux I (WADF-2026-M03)
- Month 3: Introduction to Linux II (WADF-2026-M04)
- Month 4: Cybersecurity Foundations (WADF-2026-M01)
- Month 5: Network Security Fundamentals (WADF-2026-M05)
- Month 6: Security Operations Fundamentals (WADF-2026-M06)
- Month 7: Ethical Hacking | (WADF-2026-M07)
- Month 8: Cloud Security Fundamentals & Automation (WADF-2026-M08)
- Month 9: USC Zeek Intrusion Detection (WADF-2026-M09)
- Month 10: Ethical Hacking || (WADF-2026-M10)
- Month 11: Digital Forensics I (WADF-2026-M11)
- Month 12: Digital Forensics II & Capstone (WADF-2026-M12)
- Full Curriculum Design
- Weekly Lab Schedule
- Comprehensive Lab List
- Trainees' Handbook
- Lab Setup Guide
- Glossary of Terms
- Code of Conduct
- FAQ
- Weekly Progress Tracker
- No Retake Policy: Strict academic rigor with no retakes for major assessments.
- Scholarship Track: Limited slots with a $10 USD commitment fee.
- Self-Sponsorship Track: Direct access for self-funded candidates.
Our fellows gain access to world-class resources through our strategic partners:
- NDG (Network Development Group)
- CompTIA Network+
- Microsoft Learn for Educators
- AWS Academy
- Cisco Networking Academy
- Palo Alto Networks
ICDFA Curriculum Development Team
Lead Curriculum Developer: AMINU IDRIS, AMCPN Lead Instructor, International Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Academy