Cyber Security Course Online in Dubai

Start a career in cyber security: networking and Linux foundations, security principles, ethical hacking, SOC operations and incident response, with live online classes in UAE time evenings and weekends, hands-on labs and career support for learners in Dubai.

12 Weeksduration
Liveonline classes
68hours
AED 3,849fee · save up to 14%

Fees from AED 1,349. Associate level AED 3,849, offer AED 3,299. See all levels and the 6-Month Diploma (monthly payments).

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UAE time (GST, UTC+4)

Recordings shared for revision · we reply within one working day with the start date and fee

How live online classes work

  • Live video classes with a working engineer, with session recordings shared for revision
  • Hands-on labs on cloud accounts you can reach from anywhere
  • 1:1 mentoring sessions booked at a time that suits you
  • Fees in UAE dirhams (AED); we share the payment options when you enrol (international cards or bank transfer).

Course levels and Diplomas

Most courses run in three levels: Fundamentals, Associate and Advanced. Start where you fit and upgrade within 60 days, paying only the difference. The 6-Month SOTT Professional Diploma takes you through every level with a live project, and can be paid monthly.

About the certificate

You receive a SOTT Academy certificate of completion. It is not a government-accredited qualification; the industry certifications each course prepares you for (AWS, Microsoft, Cisco, PMI and others) are booked directly with the exam provider.

Jobs and certifications in Dubai

Roles you can apply for

  • SOC Analyst (Tier 1)
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Incident Response Analyst
  • Junior Penetration Tester (with practice)

Certifications employers ask for

  • CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
  • ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
  • EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

UAE organisations follow the UAE Information Assurance standards and the UAE Cyber Security Council's guidance, and SOC roles in Dubai often ask for Security+ or CEH.

What you'll learn

7 modules · 68 hours · hands-on labs in every module

  1. Networking essentials10 hrs
  2. Linux essentials10 hrs
  3. Security foundations10 hrs
  4. Ethical hacking12 hrs
  5. SOC operations12 hrs
  6. Incident response & forensics8 hrs
  7. Career launch6 hrs

See every lesson and lab in the full syllabus →

Projects you'll build

PROJECT 01

Penetration test of a vulnerable lab

Hands-on project from the Ethical hacking module.

PROJECT 02

Full SOC shift simulation

Hands-on project from the SOC operations module.

PROJECT 03

Ransomware tabletop exercise

Hands-on project from the Incident response & forensics module.

FAQ

Can a beginner join?+
Yes, if you start at the Fundamentals level. An advisor checks your background and suggests the right starting level.
What are the class timings in Dubai?+
Weekdays (Mon–Thu): 7:00–9:00 PM UAE time; Weekends (Sat & Sun): 9:00 AM–12:00 PM UAE time.
Does it prepare me for CompTIA Security+?+
Yes. The course covers the exam topics, with mock tests, and we help you plan the exam date. The exam itself is booked with the provider.
Are the classes live or recorded?+
Live with a trainer. Session recordings are shared with you for revision, so you can catch up if you miss a class.
Will the batch times suit Dubai?+
Yes. Batches run in the evenings and at weekends in UAE time (GST, UTC+4). Tell us your city and we will confirm the best batch.
Is the SOTT certificate accredited in my country?+
The SOTT certificate is a certificate of completion, not a government-accredited qualification. Employers mainly look at the industry certifications the course prepares you for, and at your projects.
How do I pay from outside India?+
By international card or bank transfer. An advisor shares the options and the fee in your currency when you enrol.

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