SOC Analyst
Monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and maintain 24/7 security operations visibility.
Suitability: Entry-level friendly
Growth: Senior SOC Analyst → SOC Manager
Industry-Focused Cybersecurity Training With Career Acceleration, Internship Experience, and Academic Progression Opportunities.
Duration
6 Months
Internship
Included
Career Readiness
Included
Upgrade Pathways
Available
80% Cybersecurity Training · 20% AI Enablement
Try the programme risk-free. If you decide it is not the right fit within the first 30 days of enrolment, you may request a refund in accordance with our refund policy.
The cybersecurity opportunity
Every organisation on the planet needs cybersecurity talent. The supply has not kept pace.
3.5M+
Unfilled Cybersecurity Jobs Globally
The cybersecurity talent shortage is one of the largest workforce gaps in technology — and it is growing every year.
300%
Growth in Ransomware Attacks Since 2020
Ransomware is the most financially damaging cybercrime. Every sector — healthcare, finance, infrastructure — is a target.
$600B
Annual Global Cybercrime Cost
Cybercrime costs more than the GDP of most countries. Demand for professionals who can prevent, detect, and respond is urgent.
400%
Growth in AI Security Tool Adoption
AI-powered security operations are no longer optional. Professionals who can work with AI tools command premium salaries.
Is this for you?
Built for people who want to enter, advance, or switch into cybersecurity — regardless of where they are starting from.
Professionals from any background ready to move into cybersecurity with structured, guided training.
Computer science and technology graduates seeking a practical, job-ready launch into cybersecurity.
Professionals returning to work after a break who need a structured re-entry into tech careers.
6-Month Learning Journey
From foundations to employment — every month builds on the last with a clear, outcome-driven structure.
Month 1
Month 2
Month 3
Month 4
Month 5
Month 6
Career LaunchThe entire final month is devoted to one goal: getting you into a cybersecurity role.
Month 6 — Career Launch
After 5 months of intensive skills training, the entire final month is devoted to one goal: getting you into a cybersecurity role. Every session is designed to make you interview-ready, application-ready, and job-ready.
Qualifying graduates are also considered for paid or unpaid internship placements based on performance throughout the programme.
Resume Rebuild
Transform your CV into a cybersecurity-focused document that passes ATS filters.
LinkedIn Optimisation
Rebuild your profile to attract recruiters and signal cybersecurity expertise.
Mock Interviews
Realistic technical and behavioural practice with structured feedback.
Technical Interview Prep
Domain-specific preparation for cybersecurity technical rounds.
HR Interview Prep
Soft skills coaching, communication improvement, and professional presence.
Salary Negotiation
Market rates, negotiation tactics, and how to secure the right offer.
Job Mapping
Identify exact roles, companies, and geographies aligned to your profile.
Internship Experience
Paid or unpaid internship for qualifying graduates based on programme performance.
What you will build & master
Train on the exact tools used by professional security teams, work through real-environment labs, and graduate with a portfolio of 7 projects.
Security Analysis
Offensive Security
Threat Intelligence
AI-Powered Security
Cloud & Infrastructure
Career Outcomes
These are the roles graduates target — all in high-demand, with strong global hiring activity.
Monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and maintain 24/7 security operations visibility.
Suitability: Entry-level friendly
Growth: Senior SOC Analyst → SOC Manager
Assess threats, analyse vulnerabilities, and implement security controls across an organisation.
Suitability: Entry to mid-level
Growth: Senior Analyst → Security Architect
Support security teams with monitoring, compliance, and first-line incident response.
Suitability: Entry-level friendly
Growth: Cybersecurity Analyst → Security Engineer
Secure cloud infrastructure, manage IAM, and enforce compliance in AWS or Azure environments.
Suitability: Entry to mid-level
Growth: Cloud Security Engineer → Cloud Architect
Perform authorised attack simulations to identify weaknesses before malicious actors do.
Suitability: Entry to mid-level
Growth: Senior Pentester → Red Team Lead
Operate and maintain SIEM platforms, automate alerts, and support security operations workflows.
Suitability: Entry-level friendly
Growth: SecOps Engineer → SOC Manager
Apply AI tools for threat detection, anomaly identification, and automated incident response workflows.
Suitability: Entry to mid-level
Growth: AI Security Engineer → CISO
Compensation Outlook
Cybersecurity salaries grow significantly with experience. This is what a realistic progression looks like.
Entry Level
$40,000 – $65,000
Year 0–2 post-programme
Mid Level
$65,000 – $95,000
Year 2–5 of experience
Experienced
$95,000 – $140,000+
5+ years of experience
Salary ranges are indicative and vary by geography, employer, and individual performance.
Programme Credentials
Three distinct credentials that demonstrate your skill, practical experience, and career readiness to employers.
Issued by AcdyOn
Awarded upon successful completion of all modules, labs, and assessments. Demonstrates verified, end-to-end cybersecurity expertise.
Documented & Verified
A portfolio of 7 real-world security projects completed during the programme — tangible, demonstrable evidence of practical capability.
For Qualifying Graduates
Issued to graduates who qualify for and complete the internship placement. Confirms real-world industry exposure.
Sample Certificate
Upon successful completion of the Cybersecurity & AI Mastery programme, graduates receive an official AcdyOn Certificate of Completion.

Choose Your Future
Complete the programme and unlock additional progression opportunities tailored to your career ambitions.
Graduate Outcomes
Graduates from varied starting points who used this programme to launch and advance cybersecurity careers.
Started As
IT Support Engineer with no cybersecurity background and no prior AI experience.
Now
Transitioned to AI Security Analyst at EY within 4 months. Salary doubled. Now protecting enterprise clients.
“This programme completely changed my career trajectory. The blend of AI, cybersecurity, and hands-on labs helped me transition from IT support to an AI Security Analyst role in just 4 months.”
Rohit Sharma
AI Security Analyst · India
Started As
Software developer seeking to move into AI-driven security engineering and autonomous defence.
Now
Promoted to Security Engineer at Microsoft. Now leads automated threat hunting and AI-powered product security.
“The Agentic AI labs and red team simulations were incredible. I now lead automated threat hunting initiatives and help build secure AI-powered products at scale.”
Ananya Mehta
Security Engineer · India
Common Questions
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