Kickstarter Program

Yes. The program is built specifically for learners with little or no technical background and requires only basic computer literacy to get started. It begins with digital literacy and cybersecurity fundamentals before progressing into applied SOC workflows such as log analysis, threat detection, and incident response. The Certified Cybersecurity Associate portion establishes foundational IT knowledge and career awareness, while the Certified Cybersecurity Analyst portion develops the hands-on defensive skills aligned to real-world Tier 1 SOC and analyst roles.

The Kickstarter program is $6,400. This single tuition covers both certifications, all six courses, hands-on labs, case studies, and the applied certification exams.

The Kickstarter program is offered as an online self-paced program with approximately 200 content hours. We recommend a pacing of 10 hours per week over 20 weeks, though learners can move faster or slower depending on their schedule.

Learners develop a broad set of foundational and applied cybersecurity skills, including:

• Cybersecurity fundamentals and the evolving threat landscape
• Networking concepts, protocols, and the OSI model
• Network traffic analysis and security monitoring
• Windows administration, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS
• Linux system administration and permissions management
• Network security controls such as VLANs and access control lists
• Virtualization and secure cloud infrastructure (including AWS)
• Cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and the Cyber Kill Chain
• Vulnerability, exploit, and malware investigation
• SOC operations, log analysis, threat detection, and incident response
• Awareness of how AI and large language models influence cybersecurity operations

The program is delivered entirely online and is fully self-paced. Approximately 60% of the content consists of hands-on labs that simulate real-world cybersecurity scenarios, with the remaining 40% delivered through interactive lessons.

Upon successful completion, learners earn two industry credentials: the Certified Cybersecurity Associate and the Certified Cybersecurity Analyst. Each certification requires passing an applied exam that includes a question-based assessment, a hands-on challenge, and a written report documenting the investigative process and findings.

No prior cybersecurity experience is required. Learners only need basic computer literacy to begin. The program is intentionally structured to bring beginners up to a job-ready level through six progressive courses.

Yes. Over 60% of the program is lab-based, allowing learners to practice real-world cybersecurity tasks in simulated environments.

Graduates are prepared to pursue entry-level cybersecurity roles such as Cybersecurity Associate, Cybersecurity Intern, Cybersecurity Analyst, Cybersecurity Operations Technician, and Tier 1 SOC Analyst. These positions serve as the launch point for a full cybersecurity career, with room to grow and specialize as you build experience.

• Processor:
  1. Intel Core i5 (or above)

     Suitable for general computing tasks.

     Balances performance and power efficiency.

  1. Apple Silicon Processors (M1 and later)

     Designed specifically for Macs.

     Offers impressive performance and energy efficiency.

• RAM (Memory):
  1. Minimum: 8GB (for basic functionality).
  2. Recommended: 16GB (for smoother multitasking and future-proofing).
• Storage:
  1. Minimum - 100GB of internal drive space (not USB or external).
  2. Type - Preferably solid-state drives (SSDs) for faster read/write speeds.
• Operating System:
  1. Windows 10 or 11 (Not S Mode)
  2. macOS 11 or above