Cyber Security Course in Nepal, 3-Month Practical Training
Learn cyber security from network fundamentals to advanced penetration testing, web application security, and security operations. Hands-on labs with Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, and Nmap. Offensive and defensive security training in Kathmandu with weekend and evening batches for working professionals.
What This Course Is
The Cyber Security course at Next Minds Infosys is a 3-month, lab-intensive training program that teaches both offensive and defensive security from the ground up. You will not sit through slides about "why security matters". You will scan networks with Nmap, exploit vulnerabilities with Metasploit, intercept traffic with Wireshark, test web applications with Burp Suite, and build incident response procedures — all in controlled lab environments where legal and ethical boundaries are part of the training.
We built this course around what employers actually test for. When banks like NMB, Himalayan Bank or Nabil hire security analysts, they do not ask you to recite the OWASP Top 10 from memory. They give you a web application and ask you to find the vulnerabilities. They hand you a network diagram and ask where the weaknesses are. Every module here is designed so you can answer those questions with demonstrated skill, not theory.
Cyber security in Nepal is no longer a niche career. Nepal Rastra Bank now requires all financial institutions to maintain dedicated security teams. Fintech companies like eSewa and Khalti are actively hiring. IT companies and outsourcing firms across Kathmandu need security analysts, penetration testers and SOC operators. The supply of qualified professionals is nowhere near meeting that demand, which keeps both job availability and salaries strong.
The fee is NPR 25,000 as of August 2026 and covers the course and lab access. Industry certification exams (CEH, CompTIA Security+, eJPT) are separate costs administered by the certifying bodies — see the certifications section below.
Common Mistakes We See in Every Cohort
We have trained 210+ students in this course. These are the three patterns we correct most often.
Running tools without understanding what they do. Typing msfconsole and selecting exploit/windows/smb/ms17_010_eternalblue is not penetration testing — it is following a YouTube tutorial. If you cannot explain what EternalBlue exploits, why the vulnerability exists and how to remediate it, you have not learned anything an employer will pay for. We teach the "why" before the "how".
Skipping networking fundamentals. Every cohort has students who want to jump straight to "the hacking modules". We do not allow it. If you cannot explain how TCP establishes a connection, what a SYN scan does at the packet level, or why ARP spoofing works, you will struggle with everything that follows. Module 1 is not optional filler.
Ignoring the defensive side. Many students arrive wanting to be "ethical hackers" and dismiss SOC operations, incident response and compliance as boring. In Nepal's job market — especially banking — there are more defensive roles than offensive ones. Someone who understands both sides is far more employable than someone who only knows how to attack.
What You Will Be Able to Do After This Course
- Conduct full network reconnaissance and vulnerability assessment using Nmap, Nessus and manual techniques
- Perform penetration testing against systems and networks in controlled environments using Metasploit and manual exploitation
- Identify and exploit the OWASP Top 10 web application vulnerabilities using Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP
- Capture and analyze network traffic in Wireshark to detect suspicious activity and security incidents
- Carry out post-exploitation work: privilege escalation, lateral movement, persistence and data exfiltration in lab environments
- Write a professional penetration testing report with findings, risk ratings and remediation recommendations
- Set up and operate a basic SOC workflow: log collection, alert triage and incident response
- Apply security compliance frameworks relevant to Nepal's financial sector
- Prepare for industry certifications including CEH, CompTIA Security+ and eJPT
- Walk into a security interview with documented lab work showing real penetration tests, assessments and incident response exercises
Who Is This Cyber Security Course For?
IT professionals in sysadmin, networking or support who want to specialize in security and think like an attacker
Network administrators who need to understand why each security control exists by seeing what happens without it
Students and fresh graduates who want to turn an interest in ethical hacking into a structured, marketable skill set
Banking and fintech staff who need security knowledge to meet Nepal Rastra Bank information security directives
Developers who know SQL injection and XSS exist but have never exploited them against a test application
What You Will Learn
5 modules- TCP/IP model, OSI layers and how data actually moves across networks
- IP addressing, subnetting and CIDR notation
- DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SSH and other protocols at packet level
- Firewalls, IDS/IPS and how network defences work
- Linux command-line essentials: navigation, permissions, users, processes
- Kali Linux setup, configuration and tool ecosystem overview
- Bash scripting to automate reconnaissance and scanning tasks
- Networking labs: packet capture with Wireshark, traffic analysis, ARP tables, routing
Tools You Will Get Hands-On Practice With
Real Labs, Not Theoretical Exercises
Every offensive and defensive exercise runs in controlled lab environments built to simulate real scenarios. You will not read about attacks in a textbook and answer multiple-choice questions. You will execute them.
During the 3 months you will complete projects including:
- 1A full network penetration test: reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation, and a written report with findings and remediation
- 2A web application penetration test against a deliberately vulnerable application, documenting every OWASP Top 10 issue found and how to fix it
- 3A SOC monitoring exercise: analyzing logs, triaging alerts, identifying an active threat and writing an incident response report
- 4A password cracking lab: hash types, salting and hashing algorithms, and why weak passwords fail
- 5A social engineering awareness exercise: building a phishing scenario for educational purposes and analyzing how human behavior creates risk
- 6A capstone assessment: given a network and web application target, run a full penetration test end to end and deliver a professional-grade report
These labs form your portfolio. When a bank or fintech company asks "Have you done a penetration test?" your answer will be yes, with a documented methodology, findings and remediation report to show.
The Tools You Will Actually Use
You will configure, run and interpret results from each tool on real targets in controlled labs — not watch demonstrations.
Cyber Security Career Scope and Salary in Nepal (2026)
Nepal Rastra Bank mandates, growing fintech adoption, increased digital transactions and a severe shortage of qualified professionals mean employers are paying premium salaries for security skills.
Here is what the current job market looks like based on publicly available listings on Merojob, LinkedIn Nepal, Kumari Job and Glassdoor as of August 2026.
Salary by Experience Level
| Experience level | Typical role | Monthly salary (NPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 – 1 year) | Junior Security Analyst, Trainee Ethical Hacker | 25,000 – 50,000 |
| Mid-level (2 – 4 years) | Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, SOC Analyst | 60,000 – 1,20,000 |
| Senior (5+ years) | Senior Security Engineer, Security Architect, Security Manager | 1,50,000 – 3,00,000+ |
| Remote (international clients) | Penetration Tester, Security Consultant | USD 1,500 – 5,000+/month |
Salary by Specialization
| Specialization | Fresher (NPR/month) | Mid-level (NPR/month) |
|---|---|---|
| Ethical hacking / penetration testing | 30,000 – 50,000 | 80,000 – 1,80,000 |
| SOC analyst / incident response | 25,000 – 45,000 | 60,000 – 1,20,000 |
| Web application security | 30,000 – 50,000 | 70,000 – 1,50,000 |
| Security compliance / risk management | 25,000 – 40,000 | 60,000 – 1,00,000 |
| Network security engineer | 30,000 – 50,000 | 70,000 – 1,30,000 |
Salary figures vary by company type, certifications held, and whether you work locally or remotely. CEH-certified professionals earn an estimated 10 to 20% more than non-certified peers at similar experience levels. These ranges reflect Kathmandu-based roles as of August 2026.
Where do cyber security professionals work in Nepal?
At banks and financial institutions (NMB Bank, Himalayan Bank, Nabil, Siddhartha Bank), fintech companies (eSewa, Khalti, FonePay), IT service and outsourcing companies, telecom operators (Ncell, NTC), government agencies, insurance companies and digital payment processors. Banking is the largest employer because of Nepal Rastra Bank's mandatory security requirements. Remote work for international security firms and bug bounty hunting through HackerOne and Bugcrowd are growing paths too.
Roles You Can Apply For After This Course
Who You Will Learn From
Prabin Joshi
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Certifications: What This Course Prepares You For
This course covers the knowledge and practical skills tested in three respected industry certifications. All exams are administered and priced by the certifying bodies, separately from your course fee.
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), EC-Council — the most widely recognised ethical hacking certification in Nepal's job market. The curriculum here covers the CEH domains: reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, exploitation and web application attacks. Exam fees as of 2026 run roughly USD 950 to 1,199 depending on format.
CompTIA Security+ — a vendor-neutral foundational certification covering network security, threat management, cryptography and risk management. Modules 1 and 5 align closely with its objectives. Exam fee is approximately USD 404.
eJPT (eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester), INE Security — a practical certification that requires you to perform a live penetration test to pass. More affordable and more hands-on than CEH, which makes it a strong first certification. Exam fee is approximately USD 249.
We recommend freshers start with eJPT or Security+ and work toward CEH after 6 to 12 months of professional experience. Check each provider's site for current pricing.
Course Fee, Batch Details and Payment Options
- Live instructor-led classes, in person at New Baneshwor, Kathmandu or online
- Full access to security lab environments throughout the course
- Kali Linux setup assistance and lab environment configuration
- Access to vulnerable practice applications (DVWA, WebGoat, custom labs)
- 6+ hands-on lab projects including the capstone penetration test
- Project reviews and feedback from the instructor
- Certification exam preparation guidance for CEH, Security+ and eJPT
- Course completion certificate
- Career support: resume review, portfolio building, interview preparation and placement connections
Available Batches
- Duration
- 3 months
- Weekend Batch
- Saturday and Sunday
- Evening Batch
- Sunday to Friday, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
NPR 25,000 upfront is a significant investment, especially for students. Call +977-9716500918 or book a free counselling session to discuss installment plans.
Common Mistakes We See in Every Cohort
We have trained 210+ students in this course. These are the three patterns we correct most often.
Running tools without understanding what they do
Typing `msfconsole` and selecting `exploit/windows/smb/ms17_010_eternalblue` is not penetration testing — it is following a YouTube tutorial. If you cannot explain what EternalBlue exploits, why the vulnerability exists and how to remediate it, you have not learned anything an employer will pay for. We teach the "why" before the "how".
Skipping networking fundamentals
Every cohort has students who want to jump straight to "the hacking modules". We do not allow it. If you cannot explain how TCP establishes a connection, what a SYN scan does at the packet level, or why ARP spoofing works, you will struggle with everything that follows. Module 1 is not optional filler.
Ignoring the defensive side
Many students arrive wanting to be "ethical hackers" and dismiss SOC operations, incident response and compliance as boring. In Nepal's job market — especially banking — there are more defensive roles than offensive ones. Someone who understands both sides is far more employable than someone who only knows how to attack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Start?
Talk to a course advisor before you enroll. A free 30-minute counselling session will help you decide whether this course fits your goals, which batch timing works, and what payment option makes sense.
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