Get your free cybersecurity mini course and break into cyber in under 6 months, without a uni degree or a pile of IT certifications
RESUME
TEMPLATEATS-friendly, land more interviews
QUESTIONSWith model answers for SOC and blue team roles
MISTAKESIT pros make when moving into cyber
Get the career roadmap, home lab, Azure SOC project and resume template our students use, plus 100+ real interview questions.
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What you'll learn
40+ short video lessons you can watch on your phone, then put into practice on your own laptop.
- ✓The roadmap to get into cyber in under 6 monthsA clear, step-by-step plan with no uni degree and no pile of IT certifications. You always know what to do next.
- ✓How to pick the right role for your IT backgroundReal-world cybersecurity vs the Hollywood version, and which role fits your experience, so you stop guessing.
- ✓A home lab you build yourselfLinux, pfSense, Active Directory, Snort and Wireshark, step by step, so you get hands-on experience to put on your resume.
- ✓A cloud security project for your portfolioDeploy a firewall, routing and Microsoft Sentinel SIEM in Azure, then create your own detection alerts.
- ✓A full Azure SOC lab: attack, detect, validateCentralise logging, add EDR with Defender for Endpoint and see how real alerts get triggered the way analysts see them on the job.
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IT pros & career changers now working in cybersecurity
Real students, real stories. Tap any story to watch it.
When life got hard, he went harder.
From Helpdesk to Cybersecurity at a Major Bank in 5 Months
From NOC Engineer to a Six-Figure Cybersecurity Role in 7 Months
Landed a Cybersecurity Analyst Role After Struggling for Years
4 Certifications and 3 Months of Rejection. Then Got the Job.
I Wish I'd Started a Year Earlier
From IT Help Desk to Security Analyst at One of the World's Biggest Cyber Firms
Individual results. Not typical, not a guarantee.
"The program they use has helped me not only gain industry experience but also a job as a Security analyst in less than 6 months from the time I joined."
Raymond, Trustpilot"Cyberxcel help me transition to the cybersecurity industry with expert guidance of security infrastructure and hands-on experience on some of the most sought after industry tools."
Aniket, Google"If you are coming from a different field and wondering whether your background counts, this program will show you that it does."
Marcelo, Google
Plus 3 guides to help you get hired
- ✓The Cybersecurity Resume TemplateA proven, ATS-friendly format designed for SOC Analyst, Security Analyst and other cyber roles, so you land more interviews.
- ✓100+ Cybersecurity Interview Questions & Model AnswersAcross 8 categories for SOC Analyst, Security Analyst and Blue Team roles, so you walk in knowing what to expect.
- ✓10 Costly Mistakes IT Pros Make When Moving Into CyberSkip the wasted months and the expensive detours other career changers fall into.
Hey, I'm Sohail Ershadi
I started out as a broke musician, moved into IT, and built a career in cybersecurity working with government agencies and top global companies. A mentor changed my life, and now I help IT professionals make the same move without the guesswork.
- 10+ years in IT and cybersecurity
- Worked with government agencies and industry leaders
- Mentored 100+ IT professionals into cybersecurity
Quick answers
Is this really free?
Yes. No credit card, no trial. We run an academy for our students, and this is the exact process we use to take IT professionals and career changers into cybersecurity. We are giving it away for free so you can implement it on your own. If you want help with the implementation, that is where we come in, with mentorship and support. No obligation.
Where is the course hosted?
In our own student portal. Right after you sign up, you will receive an email with your login credentials and access details, so check your email (and your promotions or spam folder if you do not see it within a few minutes). It works on your phone or your computer.
How long is it?
It is 40+ short video lessons you can watch on your phone or computer, at your own pace. Most people start with the roadmap, then build their lab and projects over the following weeks.
Who is this for?
IT professionals and career changers who want to move into cybersecurity. You do not need a uni degree or a stack of certifications to start.
What do I get when I sign up?
The cybersecurity career roadmap, a guided home lab, a cloud security project, a full Azure SOC lab, plus our resume template, 100+ interview questions with model answers and the 10 costly mistakes guide.
Do I need cybersecurity experience?
No cyber experience needed. You do need a basic understanding of operating systems and IT networking, the kind of things you pick up in IT support, helpdesk or network roles. The lessons take it from there.
Will you spam me?
That depends on what you call spam. You will get a weekly newsletter with new resources, cybersecurity news and our latest YouTube training. If it is not for you, you can unsubscribe at any time.
What's the catch?
There is no trick. This is a roadmap course: the roadmap our students use at the academy, free, so you get real value first. Take it and run with it on your own. If you decide you want a hand putting it into practice, we are here for that.
Your first step into cybersecurity is free
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