🛡️ Cybersecurity Analyst Training Program
From Zero IT Knowledge to Job-Ready in 6–10 Months
Complete curriculum including IT foundations for non-technical graduates
📊 Global Cybersecurity Job Market (2024–2025)
3.5MUnfilled Roles Worldwide
5.5MActive Cyber Pros
32%US Job Growth Rate
16,000Annual US Openings
Regional Opportunities (annual, approx.)
16,000
🇺🇸 United States
12,000
🇪🇺 Europe
8,500
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,000
🇦🇺 Australia
4,500
🇨🇦 Canada
25,000
🌏 Asia-Pacific
2,000
🇳🇿 New Zealand
8,000
🌍 Africa & Middle East
Target Audience: Fresh graduates from any field with zero IT background. This phase builds the base needed for security work.
Foundation 1: Computer Systems & Operating Systems
1 week
Day 1–2: Hardware & Architecture
CPU, RAM, storage, processes, performance.
Lab: Disassemble/assemble PC, inspect resources & sensors, benchmark.
System ArchitectureMonitoringTroubleshooting
Day 3–4: Windows Fundamentals
Users, ACLs, services, registry, event logs.
Lab: Windows Server VM, users & permissions, services, Event Viewer.
Windows AdminPermissionsLogging
Day 5–7: Linux Fundamentals
CLI, FS hierarchy, permissions, processes, packages.
Lab: Ubuntu Server, shell scripts, systemd, SSH, Nginx web server.
Linux CLIShell ScriptingSysadmin
Foundation 2: Networking Fundamentals
1 week
Day 1–2: OSI & TCP/IP
Lab: Build a tiny lab; capture packets with Wireshark; trace browser→server flow.
OSITCP/IPPacket Analysis
Day 3–4: IP Addressing & Subnetting
Lab: Office network in Packet Tracer; DHCP, DNS, routing.
SubnettingRoutingDNS/DHCP
Day 5–7: Core Services
Lab: Configure HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, SMTP/IMAP, FTP; test & troubleshoot.
Service ConfigProtocolsTroubleshooting
Foundation 3: Programming & Scripting
1 week
Day 1–3: Python Basics
Project: Network scanner (ping sweep, port scan, log parser, reports).
PythonAutomationParsing
Day 4–5: PowerShell
Project: AD user management, inventory, log analysis, reporting.
PowerShellWindows AutomationActive Directory
Day 6–7: Bash & Linux Automation
Project: Monitoring suite: backups, log rotation, health checks & alerts.
BashCronMonitoring
Foundation 4: Databases, Web & Cloud
1 week
Day 1–2: Databases
Lab: MySQL incident tracker; SQL for log analytics; basic DB hardening.
SQLSchema DesignDB Security
Day 3–4: Web Basics
Project: Simple security dashboard; learn HTTP and app structure.
HTML/CSS/JSHTTPWeb Servers
Day 5–7: Cloud Intro
Lab: Deploy on AWS/Azure free tier; VM, storage, VNet/VPC, IAM basics.
Cloud BasicsIAMNetworking
Phase 0 Assessment: Practical exam building and securing a small environment (Windows + Linux + Network + DB + Cloud).
Salary guide: US $45–70k • UK £25–40k • AU A$60–80k • CA C$50–70k • EU €35–55k
Course 1: Security Foundations & Risk
6 weeks
Module 1 (Weeks 1–2): InfoSec Fundamentals
CIA triad, NIST/ISO 27001, threat landscape, GDPR/HIPAA/SOX.
Project: Full risk assessment for an SME; risk matrix; mitigation roadmap; client-style presentation.
Risk AssessmentComplianceStakeholder Comms
Module 2 (Weeks 3–4): Threat Intel & Vulnerability Management
MITRE ATT&CK, CVE/CVSS, intel platforms, scanning cadence.
Project: Threat intel dashboard + automated vulnerability scans; weekly TI reports.
Threat IntelVuln MgmtMITRE ATT&CK
Module 3 (Weeks 5–6): Monitoring & Reporting
Security metrics/KPIs, reporting, comms for execs.
Project: Design a security metrics program; dashboards + monthly report pack.
MetricsExec ReportingVisualization
Course 2: Network Security & Monitoring
8 weeks
Module 1 (Weeks 1–2): Architecture & Controls
Project: Design & build secure segmented network, firewalls, VPNs.
Network DesignFirewallsSegmentation
Module 2 (Weeks 3–5): SIEM & Log Analysis
Project: Deploy Splunk/ELK; correlation rules; alerts; parse Windows/Syslog.
SIEMCorrelationLog Parsing
Module 3 (Weeks 6–8): IDS/IPS & Network Forensics
Project: Snort/Suricata + Zeek lab; investigate PCAPs; forensic report.
IDS/IPSPacket AnalysisForensics
Course 3: Incident Response & Digital Forensics
6 weeks
Module 1 (Weeks 1–2): IR Frameworks
Project: Playbooks for ransomware, breach, insider threat; tabletop exercises.
IRPlaybooksCrisis Mgmt
Module 2 (Weeks 3–4): Forensics & Evidence
Project: Acquire images; Autopsy/Volatility analysis; court-ready report.
DFIRChain of CustodyReporting
Module 3 (Weeks 5–6): Malware & Threat Hunting
Project: Safe malware analysis; YARA rules; hunting queries; IOC feed.
MalwareHuntingIOCs
Course 4: Cloud Security & DevSecOps
4 weeks
Module 1 (Weeks 1–2): Cloud Security
Project: Secure AWS/Azure environment; logging/monitoring; baselines.
Cloud SecurityIAMCSPM
Module 2 (Weeks 3–4): DevSecOps & Containers
Project: CI/CD with security gates; container scanning; policy-as-code.
DevSecOpsDocker/K8sPipeline Security
Course 5: Professional Skills & Cert Prep
2 weeks
Portfolio, Interviews & Capstone
Capstone: Security assessment of a real or simulated org; present to panel; publish full portfolio.
PortfolioInterviewingNegotiation
Salary guide: US $70–95k • UK £40–60k • AU A$80–110k • CA C$70–95k • EU €55–75k
Course 6: Advanced Threats & Security Architecture
4 weeks
Module 1: APT Analysis
Project: Analyze a real APT case; map ATT&CK; custom detections; executive brief.
APTDetection RulesIntel Reporting
Module 2: Security Architecture
Project: Zero-Trust reference architecture; defense-in-depth; control selection.
Zero TrustControl DesignArchitecture
Course 7: Security Program & Governance
4 weeks
Module 1: Program Development
Project: Build a cybersecurity program plan with budget, staffing & roadmap.
Program MgmtBudgetingVendor Mgmt
Module 2: Compliance & Audit
Project: Lead a mock SOC2 Type II audit; evidence collection; remediation plan.
AuditComplianceGap Analysis
Course 8: Advanced Technical Specialization
4 weeks
Module 1: Automation & Orchestration (SOAR)
Project: Python + SOAR workflows; auto triage; enrichment; ticketing integration.
PythonAPIsSOAR
Module 2: Emerging Tech Security
Project: IoT/OT security framework; AI/ML model risk review; 5G threat model.
IoTAI/ML Security5GBlockchain
Graduate with a portfolio equivalent to 1–3 years of practical experience.
🏢 Enterprise Security Assessment
Pitch: “Identified 47 vulnerabilities, prioritized with CVSS & impact; $2M risk reduction plan.”
Deliverables: Exec summary, findings, risk register, roadmap.
🚨 SOC Implementation
Pitch: “Built Splunk/ES pipeline (50GB/day), 25+ rules, -60% false positives, MTTD 15m.”
Deliverables: Architecture, dashboards, playbooks, KPIs.
🔍 Digital Forensics Case
Pitch: “Recovered evidence, built timeline, root-cause via memory+disk analysis.”
Deliverables: Acquisition logs, timeline, chain of custody, report.
🦠 Malware & Threat Intel
Pitch: “Reverse-engineered 15 samples; YARA rules & IOC feed adopted by peers.”
Deliverables: Reports, rules, feed & dashboard.
☁️ Cloud Security Architecture
Pitch: “Zero-Trust multi-cloud; IaC + compliance scans cut drift by 80%.”
Deliverables: Diagrams, Terraform/Cfn, baselines.
🤖 Security Automation
Pitch: “Automated 15 processes; -40% analyst toil across 8 tools.”
Deliverables: Source code, API docs, metrics, UI screenshots.
Entry Level
CompTIA Security+Network+
CySA+SSCP
GIAC GSEC
Intermediate
CISSPCISM
GCIHCEH
AWS Security-Specialty
Role-Focused
Azure Security Engineer
GIAC DFIR (GCFA/GREM)
CCSK/CCSP
OSCP (optional)
🌍 Regional Job Market & Salary Snapshot
Use these ranges as directional guides for LinkedIn/Indeed searches.
🇺🇸 US
$45–95k
SF Bay • DC • Austin • Seattle
🇬🇧 UK
£25–60k
London • Manchester • Bristol
🇪🇺 EU
€35–75k
Berlin • Amsterdam • Dublin
🇨🇦 Canada
C$50–95k
Toronto • Ottawa • Vancouver
🇦🇺 Australia
A$60–110k
Sydney • Melbourne • Canberra
🌏 Asia
Varies
Singapore • Tokyo • HK • Bengaluru
🇳🇿 NZ
NZ$60–95k
Auckland • Wellington
🌍 Africa & ME
$25–70k
Lagos • Nairobi • Dubai • Riyadh
📈 Program Success Metrics
85%
Job placement
20+
Hands-on projects
35+
Tools mastered
$65k
Avg. starting salary
Graduate Outcomes
- Present 2–3 years of “equivalent experience” through portfolio.
- Demonstrate DFIR, SOC, cloud & automation capabilities.
- Clear STAR stories, system diagrams, and runbooks.
- Multiple offers within ~3 months of completion.
Join the next cohort. Weekly mentorship, code & playbook reviews, mock interviews, and career support included.
Time Commitment
12–15 hrs/week (working professionals) or 25–30 hrs/week (accelerated)
12–15 hrs/week (working professionals) or 25–30 hrs/week (accelerated)
Format
Live workshops • Labs • Projects • 1:1 mentor sessions
Live workshops • Labs • Projects • 1:1 mentor sessions
Outcome
Portfolio + certifications plan + job search toolkit
Portfolio + certifications plan + job search toolkit