Outthink hackers.
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Hands-on labs and Blue Team techniques, taught by senior engineers, at no-cost to CS students.
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Cybersecurity Pathway
Course at a glance: 10 weeks · 4–9 hrs/wk · Virtual, instructor-led · No-cost
Step into digital defense: learn how cyber attacks really happen — and how to stop them. Using real-world tools and hands-on labs, you’ll move from cybersecurity fundamentals into Blue Team techniques and real incident response.
CYB101 Intro to Cybersecurity
Learn the fundamentals of digital security, threat vectors, cryptography, and basic defensive strategies to protect networks and systems.
CYB102 Intermediate Cybersecurity
Develop hands-on expertise in incident response, threat hunting, SIEM tools, and Blue Team techniques to detect and mitigate live cyber attacks.
What you’ll do
- Hands-on labs in SIEM and threat-intelligence platforms
- Real-world incident investigations and response
- Blue Team defenses against live attack scenarios
What you’ll gain
- A solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, attacks, and defenses
- Hands-on experience with SIEM systems, threat intelligence platforms, and incident management
- The ability to analyze and respond to real-world security incidents
- Mentorship, interview practice, and resume support to help land engineering roles
Where graduates get hired
$95K
median first-year salary
$20K
premium over peers
Hear from CodePath Alums
DAVID AWOGBEMILA
Software Engineering Intern, Google
Howard University
"The focus on hands-on activities and real-life scenarios made for an awesome learning experience. I appreciated how the course was structured in a way that reflected the nature of Cybersecurity."
ANGELA MEI LI
Engineer, LG Electronics
CUNY Baruch College
"I’ve always been fascinated with the hackers' world. It was lucky of me, against many other applicants, to be accepted into this course. Although it could be a bit challenging without prior basic knowledge, the lectures are quite informative. Every week we get to explore new topics and hacking concepts with practice. I believe some problems are close simulations of real-world scenarios. To anyone pursuing a career path in Cybersecurity, this course truly aligns with your passion."
ZAVIER BEROLO
Software Engineer Program Intern, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co
CUNY Baruch College
"For my cohort specifically, I am very happy that I am learning essentially first-hand what "hacking" really is including cybersecurity fundamentals. Also, the teachers have been amazing and have gone the extra-mile to help me and the other classmates countless amounts of times already."
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