Intermediate Cybersecurity Professional Program
Start at $499 and become job-ready in 16-24 weeks. This intermediate professional program takes you from threat detection to network defense with hands-on labs and direct mentorship from Dr. Marcus Webb.
What You'll Learn
Career-ready skills, mapped to real hiring outcomes.
- Configure firewalls and implement network segmentation using enterprise-grade tools
- Detect and respond to security incidents using SIEM platforms and threat intelligence
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and prioritize remediation across systems
- Deploy intrusion detection systems and analyze network traffic for malicious activity
- Design security policies and frameworks aligned with industry compliance standards
- Execute penetration testing scenarios and document findings for stakeholder reports
Course Curriculum
5 modules · structured, self-paced.
Module 01 Network Security Fundamentals
- TCP/IP protocol analysis
- packet inspection
- network architecture threats
Module 02 Threat Detection & SIEM Operations
- log analysis
- alert tuning
- incident classification
- SOC workflows
Module 03 Vulnerability Management & Assessment
- scanning tools
- CVSS scoring
- risk prioritization
- remediation tracking
Module 04 Incident Response & Threat Hunting
- breach investigation
- forensics basics
- threat hunting methodology
- evidence handling
Module 05 Advanced Defense & Career Preparation
- penetration testing basics
- compliance frameworks
- security engineering
- interview prep
Who This Is For
Built for these professionals.
- 01 IT professionals with 1-3 years experience ready to specialize in security operations or network defense.
- 02 Help desk and systems administrators looking to transition into security analyst or SOC analyst roles.
- 03 CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certificate holders seeking practical, job-focused skills.
- 04 Career changers with technical fundamentals who want structured mentorship to launch in cybersecurity.
Common questions about this program.
Do I need Security+ or prior cybersecurity certifications to enroll?
No. This program is designed for professionals with basic IT knowledge (networking, systems) but no security-specific experience required. If you have CompTIA Security+, you'll move faster. We assess your baseline during onboarding.
What hands-on labs and tools will I actually use?
You'll work with industry-standard platforms: Splunk or ELK Stack for SIEM, Nessus and OpenVAS for vulnerability scanning, Wireshark for network analysis, and Metasploit for penetration testing basics. All labs run in cloud environments with no software to install.
How does the mentorship work, and can it help me land a job?
Dr. Marcus Webb holds bi-weekly group sessions and you get monthly one-on-one mentoring. We also provide interview coaching, resume optimization for security roles, and job placement resources. Many graduates transition into SOC Analyst or Security Analyst positions within 8 weeks of completion.
Can I finish faster than 16 weeks, or do I need the full 24?
It depends on your pace and experience. Self-directed learners typically complete in 16 weeks; those balancing full-time jobs often take 20-24 weeks. You set your schedule—all content is on-demand with flexible deadlines.
Get Started Today
Ready to start your
cybersecurity career?
Enroll now at $499 and get started this week—mentor-led, job-focused, designed for busy professionals.