of employers report a shortage in cybersecurity skills
cybersecurity jobs expected to open by 2025
U.S. national median salary for cybersecurity professionals
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These are the questions every beginner faces. This course answers all of them.
Launch into a cybersecurity career today
Everything you need to go from zero to capable in one structured program.
15+ Hours of Training
On-demand video content you can work through at your own pace from any device.
Core Skills
Programming, Linux, virtualization, scripting, networking, and security fundamentals.
Hands-On Labs
Learn by doing. Hands-on labs and projects accessible throughout the entire course.
IT & Security Foundations
Build a solid base in IT fundamentals, networking, and cybersecurity concepts.
Portfolio of Projects
Build and document 35+ real projects you can show to future employers.
Launch-Ready
By the end you will have the foundation to continue moving forward independently.
10 sections. One clear path.
The course is divided into 10 sections designed to take you from zero to launch-ready.
Course Overview
- Course curriculum and content walkthrough
- Course navigation overview
- Access to flashcards and GitHub repository
- Download course lists and worksheets
Overview of Cybersecurity
- Define cybersecurity and its components
- Learn how cybersecurity is applied in the real world
- Common misconceptions addressed
Domains of Cybersecurity
- Define and overview the six security domains
- Break down each domain and its components
- Roles and responsibilities across each domain
IT Fundamentals
- Basic computing components defined
- Computer functionality and data storage
- Operating systems overview
- Set up a practice virtual environment
Intro to Networking
- Network types and industry equipment
- TCP/IP and OSI Model communication flow
- Basic network diagnostic commands
- Get started with Wireshark for network analysis
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Common attacks and threat actor types
- Industry-grade cyber defenses, tools, and technologies
- In-depth domain breakdown
- Build an Active Directory and Windows Server lab
Intro to Linux
- Linux and its role in cybersecurity
- Navigating the Linux shell
- Create a Linux environment
- Work with IPTables firewall
- Install the LAMP Stack via shell scripting
Programming with Python
- How Python is used in security
- Set up a Python environment
- Programming syntax fundamentals
- Build an IP and MAC address changer
- Build a network scanner
Skills of a Successful Student
- What makes a cybersecurity professional succeed
- The 3 essential skills of a cybersecurity student
- Applying knowledge to industry scenarios
Launch!
- Develop your personal learning plan
- Project demo overview
- Course conclusion and next steps
Learn By Doing, Not By Memorizing.
Follow along as we build real projects and labs, hands-on from start to finish.
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By the time you complete this course, you'll have…
Grant Collins
Instructor & Founder, Cybercademy
Associate security infrastructure engineer with a Bachelor's in Cybersecurity and certifications including Security+ and AWS-CAA2. Built this program to provide the foundational, practical resource he wished existed when he was starting out, combining conceptual knowledge with real hands-on projects.
The project-based approach in this course directly contributed to landing multiple cybersecurity job opportunities.
What students say
"Your content is superb considering that my country doesn’t offer any meaningful Cyber Security education. Keep up with your Good Content."
Brian Baraka
Cybersecurity Student
"Thank you for your YouTube videos, they were a true eye-opener."
Laurie Q.
Student
"Your videos really help in weeding the bs and getting straight to the good, useful stuff. It can be very frustrating for new students to find resources."
Aly Abdulatif
Cybersecurity Student
"I’d argue that for most people here, if they actually did the entire course and used it as a springboard to jump off in to their own projects, they could easily get a with that experience."
Mauvehed
Cybersecurity Manager
"Your is really good Grant. Great job sifting through a lot of information and teaching what is needed!"
Eric Omand
Software QA Engineer
"Grant Collins’ course on cybersecurity introduce a beginner to the complex and interwoven topics of cybersecurity takes very different approach; juxtaposed to most other courses out there. This course focuses on a practical application of the abstract concepts and methodology required to be proficient in Cyber security."
Jeremy Sikes
Cybersecurity Analyst
Included with the program
35+ Project List
Over 35 project ideas including 15+ advanced ones with detailed overviews and 4 projects per course section.
Training Platforms List
A complete list of IT and cybersecurity training platforms to continue your learning journey after the course.
Tools & Technologies List
Free cybersecurity tools and technologies you can download and practice with to advance your hands-on skills.
Introduction to Cybersecurity
A Practical Approach to Getting Started
- Access from any device
- 15+ hours of on-demand video
- 10 sections
- 3 capstone projects
- 35+ hands-on labs & projects
- Build a portfolio of projects
- Access exclusive interviews
- Learn Python, scripting, Linux & more
- Launch into your learning journey
- 30-day money-back guarantee
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