Security skills
you can actually
use
Practical, step-by-step workshops for people who want to understand how attacks happen — and how to stop them. No prior background required to start.
see the programA few honest conditions
These workshops are built around doing, not watching. If you're comfortable sitting with a problem for a while before asking for help, you'll fit right in.
Each session assumes you can set aside around 3–4 hours per week. Progress compounds when you show up consistently — skipping weeks makes the practical parts harder to follow.
A situation you might recognise
"I'd watched plenty of tutorials about SQL injection. I understood the concept. Then we had to actually run the attack against a sandboxed app — and I realised I'd been missing half the picture. Seeing what the logs looked like from the defender's side changed how I think about everything." — Daryna Koval, IT administrator, joined 2023
That gap between knowing something and being able to do it under mild pressure is what these workshops are designed to close.
Most participants arrive with some background — a course, a certification, a job where security came up. What they're missing is the muscle memory that only comes from repetition in realistic conditions.
After completing a workshop
Specific things participants have been able to do — not a list of skills, but a description of what changes in practice.
Read packet captures independently
Participants work through 14 distinct traffic scenarios, learning to identify anomalies without relying on alerts.
Conduct a basic vulnerability scan
Using Nmap, Nessus basics, and similar tools — run, interpret results, and write a short summary for a non-technical reader.
Respond to a simulated incident
Each cohort runs a timed tabletop exercise. You'll make decisions under pressure and debrief on what worked.
What's currently running
Three workshop tracks are open for enrollment. Each one covers a different attack surface — you can take them in any order, though most people start with Network Fundamentals.
Network Fundamentals
Packet analysis, firewall rule logic, and basic intrusion detection. Runs over 6 weeks with two live sessions per week.
view detailsWeb Application Security
OWASP Top 10 in practice — you'll attack and defend a deliberately vulnerable application in a controlled sandbox environment.
view detailsIncident Response
Triage, containment, and post-incident documentation. Designed for people already working in IT who need structured response practice.
view detailsThe most common reason people wait
A lot of people arrive at this page and think they need to study more before they're ready. That feeling is understandable — cybersecurity has a reputation for being technically dense.
The workshops don't assume prior security knowledge. They assume you know how to use a computer and can follow written instructions. Everything else is built up during the sessions themselves.
By the numbers
Enrollment opens at fixed intervals — cohorts don't run continuously. The program page shows current availability and start dates for each track.
check availability