CYBER DEFENSE OPERATIONS PROGRAM

Learn Cybersecurity.

Build Real Skills.

Defend Real Systems.

Prepare for entry-level cybersecurity careers through instructor-led lessons, practical labs, certification preparation, and hands-on experience inside the ShadowNet Cyber Range.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Built for Practical Cybersecurity Training

3 Phases

Structured Training

Cybersecurity foundations, networking, ethical hacking, cyber defense, risk, and SIEM operations.

36 Modules

Hands-On Learning

A complete progression of instructor-led lessons, practical assignments, and ShadowNet lab exercises.

3 Certification Goals

Industry Preparation

Training aligned with CompTIA Security+, Network+, and CySA+ certification objectives.

HOW STUDENTS LEARN

Learn It. Build It. Defend It.

Instructor-Led Learning

Learn cybersecurity concepts through structured lessons, demonstrations, guided practice, and direct instructor support.

Build the ShadowNet Lab

Create and configure virtual machines, Physical System and Hardware, segmented networks, servers, firewalls, and monitoring systems inside the ShadowNet Cyber Range.

Practice Cyber Defense

Apply what you learn through repeated hands-on labs involving system configuration, network monitoring, vulnerability analysis, ethical hacking, and incident response.

OUR TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

Cybersecurity Is Learned

By Doing.

CDTI prepares students through instructor-led lessons, practical labs, and repeated hands-on experience in the ShadowNet Cyber Range. Our goal is to help students build real technical skills for entry-level cybersecurity work.

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Take the next step toward an entry-level cybersecurity career. Learn more about the Cyber Defense Operations Program, class schedule, tuition, and admissions process.