CORE Cybersecurity Engineering Program
Transformational curriculum
Our strategically engineered curriculum will have you ready to hack and defend networks in just 20 weeks. You will learn the technical skills needed to be competitive in the field of cybersecurity, through real-world lab environments paired with industry-grade curriculum. The CORE program includes 12 foundational courses designed to prepare you for success in the cybersecurity job market.
Cryptography
GRC
Logs & Detection
Network Intro
Network Security
Network Security 2
Security Culture
Strategy & Analysis
System Intro
System Security
Advanced Systems
Threat Intelligence
12
With 12 technical courses in this program, you will develop a solid skill set for engineering.
20
Learn to hack and defend networks, in just 20 transformational weeks.
800
Get 800 hours of immersive curriculum, hands-on skill building, and product training.
CORE faculty
The CORE Program employs industry professionals from multiple cybersecurity domains in addition to seasoned academics. Our dynamic instructors teach from their own rich career experience, deepening the curriculum with tips, tricks, and skills that are real and applicable in today’s world.
5
Days a Week
400
Instruction Hours
400
Lab Hours
Do you have what it takes?
Personal Attributes
- Successful CORE students are typically organized leaders, proficient decoders and detail-oriented individuals with a passion for tech and computer systems.
Technical Experience
- Some knowledge of programming languages, as well as a familiarity with Windows, Linux and Unix operating systems, will help with this program.
Education
- We place a higher value on technical ability over formal education. Networking engineering certifications and degrees in technology, science and math are helpful.

Check out a CORE success story
Returning to civilian life after serving in the military isn’t always an easy transition. Check out the inspiring story of CORE Graduate, Ezra Jackson Jr., and his difficult, but ultimately successful, 20-week transition into the exciting field of cybersecurity.
Meet EzraCareer Paths
There’s a lot of opportunity in the cybersecurity industry! Learn more about the types of careers that you could achieve after graduation from the SecureSet CORE Engineering program. Study the roles and responsibilities of each career path and then see if any sound right for you.