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Cybersecurity Analyst

Defend networks, systems and cloud: detect, respond and manage risk. Learn the day-to-day work of a security operations analyst.

IntermediateLive + self-pacedCertificate of completion

At a glance

FocusDetection & response
ToolsLinux, Wireshark, SIEM, vulnerability scanners
Content12 modules · 74 lessons
FormatLive + self-paced
Duration6 weeks
Access365 days on the platform

Curriculum

What you'll learn

12 modules · 74 lessons, with self-graded quizzes after each topic and your progress tracked on your dashboard.

01

Security foundations

Core principles and frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

02

Networking and traffic analysis

Read network traffic and spot what doesn't belong.

03

Linux and Windows security

Harden systems and read their logs.

04

Identity and access management

Accounts, permissions, MFA and least privilege.

05

Threats and attack techniques

Understand attacker behaviour using MITRE ATT&CK.

06

SIEM, logging and detection

Collect logs, write detections and triage alerts.

07

Incident response

Contain, investigate and recover, step by step.

08

Vulnerability and risk management

Scan, prioritise and report risks to the business.

Hands-on learning

Hands-on labs and capstone project

You learn by doing. Every topic has a lab, and the course ends with a capstone built on a real-world challenge.

Hands-on labs

Practise every skill

  • Analyse a packet capture in Wireshark
  • Write SIEM detection rules from real log samples
  • Harden a Linux server against a checklist
  • Run a vulnerability scan and prioritise the findings

Practise in the platform's command-line simulator. Lab servers and clusters are available during live classes.

Capstone project

Security operations (SOC) simulation

Monitor a small company environment, investigate a simulated phishing-to-compromise incident and lead the response from first alert to final report.

  • Alert triage and log investigation in a SIEM
  • Containment and recovery following an incident playbook
  • Incident report with risk recommendations for management

Reviewed by an industry expert, and ready to show employers in your portfolio.

Career & interview prep

Get ready to land the job

Career coaching is included with the Platinum plan. Our coaches are industry experts who know what hiring teams look for.

✓Résumé built around your capstone project
✓LinkedIn profile and GitHub portfolio review
✓Mock technical interviews for cybersecurity analyst roles
✓Behavioural interview practice with the STAR method
✓Common interview questions and how to answer them
✓Job search plan and application strategy
Plans

Choose how you want to learn

Both plans include the full 6-week course. Platinum adds live lab help and career coaching.

GoldSelf-paced
$500one-time

Total course price

  • Self-paced course access
  • Independent learning
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Most popularPlatinumSelf-paced + live lab assistance
$1,500total

Total course price, or 3 installments of $500

  • Self-paced course access
  • Independent learning
  • Lab assistance
  • Career coaching
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