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Cybersecurity Specialist

Defend the digital world

5???6 months Beginner to Intermediate 3 courses

Learning Roadmap

5 Modules · 5 Assessments · 1 Final Certification Exam

Highest-Demand Career

One of the fastest-growing, best-paid roles in tech today.

Skills That Compound

Every module builds on the last.

Works Across Every Industry

Every sector needs these skills.

Practice-Based, Not Just Theory

Each module ends in a quiz and assignment, not passive watching.

1

MODULE 01 · BEGINNER

IT & Network Basics

Understand protocols, OSI model, IP addressing, and network devices.

ProtocolsOSI ModelIP AddressingNetwork Devices

Assessment

Online MCQ Quiz + Practice Assignment

Self-paced, auto-graded checkpoint to unlock Module 2

Role Unlocked

IT Fundamentals Associate

2

MODULE 02 · FOUNDATION

Security Fundamentals

Learn cryptography, authentication, firewalls, and threat modelling.

CryptographyAuthenticationFirewallsThreat Modelling

Assessment

Online Quiz + Practice Assignment

Submitted online, reviewed to unlock Module 3

Role Unlocked

Security Fundamentals Associate

3

MODULE 03 · SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Ethical Hacking

Practice reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, and exploitation techniques.

ReconnaissanceVulnerability ScanningExploitation Techniques

Assessment

Online Quiz + Case Study Assignment

Submitted online, reviewed to unlock Module 4

Role Unlocked

Junior Security Analyst

4

MODULE 04 · PROJECTS

Capture The Flag & Labs

Work through guided CTF challenges and virtual lab environments.

CTF ChallengesVirtual LabsGuided Exercises

Assessment

Online Quiz + Guided Project Assignment

Submitted online, reviewed to unlock Module 5

Role Unlocked

Cybersecurity Analyst

5

MODULE 05 · CAREER READY

Portfolio & Certification

Document penetration test reports and earn your certification.

Pen Test ReportsPortfolio BuildingCertification Prep

Assessment

Final Report + Certification Exam

Document penetration test reports to complete certification

Role Unlocked

Cybersecurity Professional

Full Journey · Free

Final Certification Assessment

A cumulative online assessment covering networking, security fundamentals, and ethical hacking ??? submit your penetration test report to complete certification.

70%

Pass Mark

AI-Cadence Cybersecurity Certification

AI-Cadence Academy Credential