Andrius Januta
Cybersecurity Technical Manager
Nord Security
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July 2026
Attackers now move autonomously, find routes nobody designed a defence against
An AI model taking a hacking benchmark decided the test was too hard. Nobody instructed it to do any of what followed - OpenAI disclosed the breach itself.
Quit the test
It judged the benchmark too hard and stopped solving it as written.
Escaped the sandbox
Via a zero-day in its containment, not in the benchmark. Nobody instructed it to.
Broke into production
Hugging Face's servers, target picked by the model. OpenAI disclosed the breach itself.
Defenders hit a wall
The frontier APIs refused the exploit payloads. Open weights, on their own infrastructure, rebuilt the timeline in hours.
This program introduces you to the era of agentic hacking.
Reported by BetaNews and Forbes; timeline from Hugging Face's own write-up.
Security teams need people who can work with AI
Every organisation holds data worth stealing, and the pipeline of people who can monitor threats, close vulnerabilities and respond to incidents can't keep up. AI is reshaping both sides of that fight, which makes working with it a baseline expectation for security roles rather than a specialism - and cybersecurity is still one of the rare tech careers you can enter without writing code, because what gets you hired is judgement, method and hands-on skill with the tools real security teams use.
What can you expect?
Self-paced learning and flexible schedule
Study around your existing job, with milestones instead of a rigid timetable.
Hands-on, practical projects
11 projects built around real organisational scenarios, not multiple-choice quizzes.
1:1 mentoring
Personalised feedback from mentors with 5+ years of industry experience, plus a global peer community.
Tools and languages you'll use:
- Wazuh
- Elastic Stack
- OpenVAS
- Nessus
- Wireshark
- pfSense
- iptables
- Snort
- Suricata
- MITRE ATT&CK
- OpenSSL
- GPG
- Burp Suite
- OWASP WebGoat
- DVWA
- REMnux
- Python
- ChatGPT
- GitHub Copilot
- MCP
Programme outline
Eleven sprints and 11 practical projects, each tied to a real-world security scenario - built for people starting with no formal cybersecurity background.
01Cybersecurity Foundations & Landscape
01Cybersecurity Foundations & Landscape
You build a clear view of where an organisation is exposed, mapping information assets, network architecture and existing controls, and delivering a first security assessment you can act on - with an early look at how AI is already reshaping the threat landscape on both sides.
MITRE ATT&CKWireshark
02Threats, Actors & Social Engineering
02Threats, Actors & Social Engineering
You learn which threat actors realistically target different sectors and how, so social engineering gets caught earlier and can be explained in terms the business understands - with an introduction to the AI-generated phishing and deepfake fraud now reshaping the space.
MITRE ATT&CKOSINT
03Vulnerabilities, Attacks & Assessment
03Vulnerabilities, Attacks & Assessment
You run and score your own vulnerability scans, turning raw findings into a prioritised remediation plan that says what to fix first and why. You'll also get hands-on with AI and LLM-specific risks - testing prompt injection, jailbreaking, and data poisoning against a sandboxed AI system using the same tools professionals use to find these weaknesses.
OpenVASNessusBurp SuiteOWASP WebGoatDVWAGarak
04Identity, Data Protection & Asset Management
04Identity, Data Protection & Asset Management
You bring access creep and unmanaged assets under control by configuring role-based access, enforcing MFA, classifying data, touching on insider threat patterns detected with AI-assisted anomaly detection, and where AI tools used without authorisation create data protection risk.
IAMMFAShadow AI
05Cryptography
05Cryptography
You learn to encrypt data properly, manage keys and certificates in a live key vault, and verify integrity - closing the gaps that expired certificates, weak TLS settings and secrets left in spreadsheets tend to leave open.
OpenSSLGPGAzure Key Vault
06Hardening, Network Security & Monitoring
06Hardening, Network Security & Monitoring
You harden servers against CIS benchmarks, configure firewalls and intrusion detection, and deploy a working SIEM, so security events get seen in real time rather than discovered later - with a look at where AI-assisted triage now fits into that workflow.
pfSenseiptablesSnortSuricataWazuhElastic Stack
07Security Architecture, Resilience & Change Management
07Security Architecture, Resilience & Change Management
You design segmented, Zero Trust network architectures and build disaster recovery plans with realistic RTO and RPO targets, reducing how much damage a single incident can do, with a look at where AI-driven automation is entering security operations and what managing it safely involves.
Zero TrustNetwork segmentation
08Incident Response & Digital Forensics
08Incident Response & Digital Forensics
You build a rehearsed response capability by running tabletop exercises, capturing forensic evidence, reconstructing timelines, and reporting to both technical and executive audiences.
REMnuxWireshark
09GRC, Compliance & Security Awareness
09GRC, Compliance & Security Awareness
Compliance work becomes routine rather than reactive as you build quantified risk registers, map policies to major global compliance frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2), assess vendors, and run phishing awareness campaigns with measurable results - with an introduction to AI governance, including how to treat the AI tools already in informal use.
Risk registersCompliance frameworksAI governance
10AI-Assisted Security
10AI-Assisted Security
AI support becomes part of daily security work as you use AI-enabled tools - chatbots, copilots, IDE and browser plug-ins - to speed up vulnerability analysis, threat modelling, anomaly detection and incident triage, while learning how AI enhances attack vectors such as deepfakes, automated reconnaissance and automated attack generation.
AI copilotsMicrosoft Security Copilot
11Capstone Project & Security+ Preparation
11Capstone Project & Security+ Preparation
You deliver an integrated security assessment of a real environment and present a professional portfolio, while completing timed Security+ practice exams with targeted revision.
PythonCompTIA Security+
Examples of projects
Every sprint ends in a project reviewed 1:1 by a practising security professional. By the end you have eleven pieces of work you can show a hiring manager.
Kickstart your new career
We don't make empty job promises. Instead, we focus on what actually works: real-world skills, personalized career support, and a strong portfolio that shows employers what you can do.
- HR and technical mock interviews
- CV and LinkedIn optimization
- Live career sessions
Learn from senior security professionals
You'll get 1:1 feedback on every project from industry mentors with 5+ years' hands-on experience. That means you build the exact skills employers look for, guided by people who use these tools every day.
Jaunius Pinelis
Content lead
Turing College
Žygimantas Stancelis
Content lead
Turing College
How admissions works
Our application process has two simple steps designed to help you and our team understand whether the program is the right next step for you.
- 1
Application
Tell us about your background and answer two short questions about your motivation and goals. Your application goes straight to our admissions team, who review it personally and get back to you within 24 hours on working days. - 2
Consultation
If the program matches your goals, we'll invite you to a 20-30 minute consultation. This is your chance to ask anything, understand exactly how the program works, check your financing options, and decide whether it's the right fit for you.
Basic admission requirements:
Focused hours/week
Focused hours/week
Focused hours are:
- · Working on a computer (not a smartphone)
- · Uninterrupted working time in a dedicated space
- · Rested, not overworked (not after intense cognitive work)
Strong motivation
Strong motivation
You need a clear and strong reason for joining this program. It should be your personal goal, and you should have specific reasons for wanting to improve your skills.
Up-to-date computer
Up-to-date computer
You'll need a computer that can run virtual machines smoothly - you build your own lab - and an actively supported, updated operating system.
No security or coding background needed
No security or coding background needed
General computer and IT literacy is enough. No networking, security, or coding experience is required - the programme opens with foundational concepts before anything technical.
Good English skills
Good English skills
You must demonstrate an English proficiency of at least B2 level to join the program.
Flexible financing options
This is the inaugural Cybersecurity batch - 10 seats, with fully funded scholarship places available. The self-payment options below are what applies once those seats are taken.
Inaugural scholarship
Best for
The first 10 learners joining the inaugural Cybersecurity batch
Course duration
Flexible, 4 months
Time commitment
10+ h per week
Price
€010 seats only
Regular price €3,500
Upfront payment
Best for
Learners who want the lowest total price by paying upfront
Course duration
Flexible, 4 months
Time commitment
10+ h per week
Price
€3,500Save 17%
30-day money-back guaranteeInstallments
Best for
Learners who prefer to split self-payment into monthly installments
Course duration
Flexible, 4 months
Time commitment
10+ h per week
Price
€1,055x 4 months0% INTEREST
30-day money-back guaranteeThe inaugural batch is 10 seats. Apply now!
Starting dates
October 21st
10 seats available.
A unique learning experience powered by technology
Online learning is tough when you're left on your own. That's why we built Intra, our learning platform that combines the best of both worlds: human support and smart structure. We've also built adaptive AI features that personalise your learning even further - so your journey adjusts closely to your pace, needs, and progress.
FAQ
Can I become job-ready in cybersecurity in 4 months?
Can I become job-ready in cybersecurity in 4 months?
Yes, for entry-level, first-line security roles. “Job-ready” here means you can monitor and triage security events, run and prioritise vulnerability scans, harden systems, and support an incident response - the core duties of a first security hire.
Do I need a degree or certification to start?
Do I need a degree or certification to start?
No. No formal cybersecurity background is assumed; the course opens with foundational concepts before anything technical.
Is this suitable for career changers?
Is this suitable for career changers?
Yes. Learners typically include junior specialists looking to upskill, IT or helpdesk professionals moving into security operations, system administrators or network engineers specialising, compliance/risk/IT-support professionals formalising existing exposure, and career returners with prior IT or security experience.
What skills do I need before starting?
What skills do I need before starting?
General computer and IT literacy. No networking, security, or coding background is required.
What tools and technologies will I use?
What tools and technologies will I use?
Wazuh, Elastic Stack, OpenVAS, Nessus, Wireshark, pfSense, iptables, Snort, Suricata, MITRE ATT&CK, OpenSSL, GPG, Burp Suite, OWASP WebGoat, DVWA, REMnux, Python, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and MCP.
What credential or proof of completion will I get?
What credential or proof of completion will I get?
The Turing College Cybersecurity certificate and CompTIA Security+, which is part of the programme: the curriculum prepares you for the exam across all its domains.
What are the funding/payment options?
What are the funding/payment options?
This is the inaugural Cybersecurity batch, so fully funded scholarship places are available across its 10 seats. Beyond those, the options are upfront payment or 0%-interest instalments (see the Pricing section); talk to admissions about what is available in your region.
Next group starts on October 21st