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Cybersecurity Foundations I
Advance your cybersecurity skillset in system hardening, threat intelligence, and SIEM solutions
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Build your cybersecurity foundations
Take your cybersecurity skills to the next level with courses focused on system hardening, threat intelligence, and security information and event management (SIEM)
You’ll learn how to protect and defend networks from cyber attacks, respond to incidents, and implement industry-standard security measures. These courses will provide you with the practical knowledge needed to assess and strengthen security postures, manage threat detection, and ensure compliance with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) standards. By the end, you’ll be equipped to handle the complex challenges faced by cybersecurity professionals in today’s digital landscape.
The U of U // Flatiron School difference
Be mentored by a world-class cybersecurity expert
Small group classes (max 5 students)
100% online programs
Program prerequisites: Cybersecurity Essentials
Upon completion of this program, you'll be able to move on to Cybersecurity Foundations II
Curriculum
Industry-approved curriculum to support your journey into cybersecurity
System Hardening- 3 weeks
This course enhances your Linux skills with advanced commands and techniques, covers Active Directory security, common threats, and mitigation strategies. It includes cloud computing fundamentals, data protection methods, encryption, and privacy regulations. You'll also learn system hardening, scripting for automation, and monitoring system health for optimal security.
What you'll learn:
- Identify mitigation strategies to protect against future attacks
- Implement knowledge of system hardening to a scenario
SIEM and Threat Hunting - 3 weeks
This course focuses on security incident detection and response, covering Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions, log analysis, and threat intelligence. You'll explore advanced SIEM features, threat hunting techniques, and vulnerability management. The course ends with a project where you'll use SIEM and threat hunting to address a cybersecurity incident.
What you'll learn:
- Utilize SIEM solutions and threat hunting to solve a cybersecurity incident
- Integrate Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions to solve cybersecurity incidents
Threat Intelligence - 3 weeks
This comprehensive cyber threat intelligence course covers the fundamentals of CTI and its role in cybersecurity. You'll explore real-world applications, threat intelligence models like MITRE ATT&CK, and analyze security incidents. The course also emphasizes the importance of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in cybersecurity strategy.
What you'll learn:
- Outline a response to an attack using security information and event management (SIEM) data
- Integrating GRC strategies in cybersecurity processes
Tuition
Upfront - Save 10%
$3,600
Pay as You Go
$4,000
3 monthly payments of $1,333
FAQs
Yes. The AI & Data Science Certificate (Part-Time) is designed exactly for this. At 20 hours per week over 15 months, you can stay fully employed while building AI fluency at a sustainable pace. It’s built for working professionals who want to upskill into AI and add technical depth to an existing career without stepping away from their current role.
Flatiron facilitates the employer match. You’ll work approximately 20 hours per week in a production-aligned environment alongside your coursework. Apprenticeships are paid and supervised by a workplace supervisor.
If you have production coding experience – frontend, backend, or full-stack, and you feel the pressure of AI reshaping what it means to be a strong engineer, you likely qualify. This isn’t a beginner course; it’s a rigorous upskilling path for engineers who don’t want to lose momentum. Speak with an Admissions rep to confirm. If you don’t have that background, the Work-Integrated: AI Engineering Immersive is the right work-integrated option for you.
Most programs have no prerequisites. You just need to be 18+, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have English proficiency. Whether you’re a recent grad, someone transitioning from a non-technical field, or a working professional looking to pivot, you’re eligible. The one exception is the Accelerated AI Engineering Immersive, which requires existing software engineering experience (midlevel or higher) because it’s built for engineers who are already in production environments.
Certificate programs are purely educational. You learn, build a portfolio, and graduate ready for the job search. If you’re entering the workforce or transitioning from a non-technical field and want a clear, structured path, this is for you. Work-integrated programs combine coursework with a paid apprenticeship, so you gain work experience and income during the program. This is a strong fit for professionals who need income continuity during a pivot, or experienced engineers who want production AI exposure from day one. Both award the same professional certificate upon completion.
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