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BUT Networking & Security

Master the art of securing digital infrastructures. A 3-year intensive program combining network administration, cybersecurity, and AI-powered defense systems.

Médéa, Algeria — Smaal Academy
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Forge the Future of Cybersecurity

Our BUT program aligns with the French national curriculum, delivering world-class education in network administration and security right here in Médéa.

National Diploma

Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie — a state-recognized degree equivalent to a professional Bachelor's (Bac+3, 180 ECTS), valid across France and internationally.

Cybersecurity Track

Specialized curriculum in network security, ethical hacking, risk analysis, and compliance with GDPR and ANSSI standards. Labeled SecNumedu.

Work-Study Ready

Possibility of apprenticeship from Year 2. Two mandatory internships (8-10 weeks in Year 2, 12-16 weeks in Year 3) with international mobility options.

AI-Powered Learning

Integrated AI agents assist your learning journey — from intelligent tutoring to automated lab environments and real-time threat simulation.

Your Learning Roadmap

A progressive curriculum built on the French national BUT R&T framework, specializing in Cybersecurity from Year 2.

YEAR 1 — Foundation

Core Skills & Fundamentals

  • Introduction to Computer Networks (OSI/TCP-IP models)
  • Network Architecture & Protocols
  • Basic System Administration (Linux & Windows)
  • Computer Hygiene & Cybersecurity Awareness
  • Programming Fundamentals (Python, Bash)
  • Data Processing & Databases
  • Web Development Basics (HTML, CSS, JS)
  • Professional English & Communication
  • Mathematics for Networks & Telecoms
YEAR 2 — Specialization

Cybersecurity Deep Dive

  • Advanced Network Administration (Cisco CCNA)
  • Secure System Administration
  • Cryptography & PKI Infrastructure
  • Firewall & IDS/IPS Configuration
  • Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
  • Security Policy Design (PSSI)
  • GDPR Compliance & Legal Framework
  • Virtualization & Cloud Security
  • 8-10 Week Professional Internship
YEAR 3 — Mastery

Expert Level & Professional Integration

  • Advanced Cybersecurity (CCNP, CyberOps)
  • SIEM & Security Monitoring (SOC Operations)
  • Incident Response & Crisis Management
  • Forensics & Digital Evidence
  • Cloud Security & DevSecOps
  • AI for Threat Detection
  • Project Management & Team Leadership
  • 12-16 Week Final Internship / Apprenticeship
  • Capstone Project & Portfolio Defense

Skills You Will Master

Five core competencies built through the national BUT R&T framework.

Administer Networks

Design, deploy & maintain IP infrastructure

Connect Users

Wired, wireless & telecom access solutions

Build Network Tools

Automation scripts & web applications

Secure Systems

Harden, audit & enforce security policies

Monitor & Defend

SOC operations & threat intelligence

AI Agents at Your Service

Smaal Academy integrates cutting-edge AI agents to enhance your learning experience and prepare you for the AI-driven future of cybersecurity.

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CyberTutor AI

Your 24/7 intelligent tutor. Ask anything about networking protocols, security concepts, or lab exercises. Get instant, contextual explanations.

  • Natural language Q&A
  • Personalized learning paths
  • Exam preparation quizzes
SIMULATION

ThreatSim AI

AI-generated attack scenarios in sandboxed environments. Practice defending against ransomware, DDoS, and APTs without real-world risk.

  • Real-time attack generation
  • Adaptive difficulty levels
  • Post-attack forensic reports
AUTOMATION

NetOps AI

Automated network configuration and monitoring assistant. Deploy virtual labs, diagnose connectivity issues, and generate compliance reports.

  • Auto-lab provisioning
  • Config validation & rollback
  • Anomaly detection alerts
smaal@academy:~$ ai-agent --status
[OK] CyberTutor AI — Online (Latency: 23ms)
[OK] ThreatSim AI — 3 scenarios ready
[OK] NetOps AI — Monitoring 12 virtual networks
smaal@academy:~$ enroll --cohort 2026

Certifications Pathway

Earn globally recognized certifications during your 3-year journey.

Cisco CCNA

Cisco Certified Network Associate — Year 2

Cisco CyberOps

Security Operations Associate — Year 2/3

Cisco CCNP

Professional Level Networking — Year 3

Stormshield CSNA/CSNE

Network Security Expert — Year 2/3

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Cloud Fundamentals — Year 3

SecNumedu ANSSI

French National Cybersecurity Label — Full Program

Cohort 2026 Launch

The next generation of cybersecurity professionals starts here.

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Program starts October 5, 2026 — Registration link will be communicated soon

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