Cyber Defense Operations Program

Phase 1 — Cybersecurity Foundations

Develop core networking and cybersecurity skills while preparing for the CompTIA Security+ certification. Students learn threat identification, system security, network fundamentals, risk assessment, and defensive security controls.

Phase 2 — Network Defense & Ethical Hacking

Build practical offensive and defensive skills through vulnerability assessments, ethical hacking exercises, network segmentation, firewall configuration, and simulated attack scenarios.

Phase 3 — Security Operations & Analysis

Apply advanced cybersecurity skills in a security operations environment. Students investigate alerts, analyze logs, respond to incidents, assess organizational risk, and improve defensive monitoring.

Program: Cyber Defense Operations Program

Training Format: Instructor-led lectures and hands-on labs

Learning Environment: ShadowNet Cyber Range

Tuition: $7,800

Enrollment Fee: $300 non-refundable enrollment fee

Career Preparation: SOC Analyst, Cybersecurity Technician, and IT Security Support roles

Certification Preparation: CompTIA Security+, Network+, and CySA+

Program at a Glance