Cloud, DevOps & Security
Cybersecurity Professional Program
Train for defensive security roles with hands-on labs in real attack and defense scenarios.
- Duration
- 24 weeks
- Format
- Online Live
- Level
- Beginner
- Credential
- Career Bootcamp
Program overview
A comprehensive pathway into cybersecurity built around practice: live labs, simulated incidents, and defensive tooling. You will study networks, systems, threats, and security operations, then prove your skills in graded lab scenarios modeled on real-world incidents. The curriculum aligns with widely recognized industry certification domains, including CompTIA Security+.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand and secure networks, operating systems, and identities
- Detect and investigate threats using SIEM and log analysis
- Perform vulnerability assessment and basic penetration testing
- Respond to incidents with structured playbooks
- Prepare for entry-level security certifications and interviews
Tools & technologies
- Wireshark
- Splunk
- Nmap
- Metasploit (lab)
- Burp Suite
- Linux
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Nessus
Curriculum
6 modules · 24 weeks · every module ends with reviewed applied work.
Foundations: Systems & Networks
- Networking for security
- Linux and Windows internals
- Cryptography essentials
- Identity and access management
Threat Landscape & Attacks
- Attack techniques and MITRE ATT&CK
- Malware and phishing analysis
- Web application vulnerabilities
- Lab: attack walkthroughs
Defense & Detection
- SIEM and log analysis with Splunk
- Endpoint detection and response
- Network monitoring
- Lab: detect simulated intrusions
Vulnerability Management & Offense Basics
- Scanning with Nmap and Nessus
- Penetration testing methodology
- Reporting findings professionally
Incident Response & Operations
- IR lifecycle and playbooks
- Forensics fundamentals
- Tabletop exercises
- Security operations careers
Capstone: Full Incident Simulation
- Defend a simulated environment end-to-end
- Post-incident report and briefing
- Certification exam preparation
Projects & capstone
You graduate with evidence, not just knowledge. Key projects include:
Investigate and document a simulated network intrusion
Vulnerability assessment report for a lab environment
Capstone: full-cycle incident response simulation
Who this program is for
- Career changers entering security
- IT professionals specializing in security
- Graduates targeting SOC and analyst roles
Eligibility
No security experience required. Basic computer literacy assumed; networking fundamentals are taught from scratch.
Your instructors
Marcus Bell
Lead Instructor, Cybersecurity
Marcus spent 15 years in security operations and incident response, from SOC analyst to leading enterprise IR engagements. He builds Pioneer Academy’s attack-and-defense labs and believes security is best learned under realistic pressure.
Career opportunities
Roles this program prepares you to pursue:
- SOC Analyst
- Security Analyst
- Vulnerability Analyst
- Incident Response Analyst (junior)
- GRC Analyst
Earn a verifiable certificate
Complete all required project work to earn the Pioneer Academy Cybersecurity Professional Program certificate — digitally issued with a unique verification link for your CV and LinkedIn.
Program FAQs
Does the program include certification exams?
The curriculum aligns with industry certification domains such as CompTIA Security+, and includes structured exam preparation. Exam vouchers are not included in tuition; advisors can explain current options.
Are the labs realistic?
Labs run in isolated cloud environments with realistic operating systems, traffic, and attack scenarios — the same tooling used in professional security operations centers.
Take the next step
Start your Cloud & Security journey
The next Cybersecurity Professional Program cohort is enrolling now. Applications take under ten minutes, and seats are confirmed in order of application.