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# Cybersecurity

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#### ⚠️ High Application Volume

This course has received a very high number of applications for the Fall 2026 Semester and we are currently not able to process new applications for it.

If you're flexible about track or timing, we strongly encourage you to apply to another course instead, it will give you a real chance of being admitted this round.
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## What is the course about?

Step into the world of cyber security with a hands-on introduction to how systems, networks, and attacks really work. Learn how modern threats are built (and how to stop them) through practical labs, real tools, and real-world scenarios.

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### Course Details <a href="#how-do-i-participate-in-the-courses-self-paced-mode-vs-cohort-mode" id="how-do-i-participate-in-the-courses-self-paced-mode-vs-cohort-mode"></a>

* Classes: Tuesday & Thursday, 18:30 - 20:30
* Time Invest: 15 hours per week
* Timeline: Start Date is 14th of September 2026, End Date is 8th of December 2026 (14-weeks)
* Hybrid: Certain events take place in person in the following locations: NRW, Berlin, Metropolitan Region of Hamburg. [More information](#onsite-activities)

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## Key Aspects of the course

* **IT & Cyber Security Fundamentals:** Learn how computers, networks, websites, and modern digital systems work, along with the basics of cyber security.
* **Cyber Threats & Protection:** Explore common cyber attacks, hackers, malware, and the techniques used to defend systems and data.
* **Hands-On Security Tools:** Gain practical experience using Linux, Windows, Kali Linux, and introductory cyber security tools.
* **Networking & System Security:** Understand how networks operate, how devices communicate, and how organisations secure their systems.

## Course Outline

The course has the following outline. *The outline may be changed before the semester with the teachers.*

<table><thead><tr><th width="113.14056396484375">Week</th><th>Topic</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Onboarding and Course Kick Off</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>IT &#x26; Web Fundamentals<br>Overview of Systems / Architecture / Landscape</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Introduction to Computer Networks</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Intro to Linux and security tools</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Kali Linux setup troubleshooting</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Windows<br>Lab day 1: Windows</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Hackers, Hacking and Cyber Security Attacks<br>Malware &#x26; Malware threats</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Network Security<br>Scanning Networks &#x26; Enumeration.<br>Network Sniffing.</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Career Week</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Final Project Kick off<br>Defenses and Defense in depth<br>Lab day 2: Basic scanning and enumeration methodologies using NMAP on Kali Linux</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Vulnerability Analysis</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Final Project Work</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Online Class Demo Day</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Onsite Activities

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If you are located in Berlin and surrounding, we invite you to some online and onsite community events throughout the semester.
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If you are located in NRW, we invite you to some online and onsite community events throughout the semester.
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If you are based in the Hamburg metropolitan region, you’ll attend some on-site career events and our Demo Day Celebration in December.
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## Timeline

<table><thead><tr><th width="177">Month</th><th width="230">Topics</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>June</td><td>Open Days</td><td>Join Info Sessions to get to know ReDI School</td></tr><tr><td>July &#x26; August</td><td>Open Days<br>Application Open<br>Student Interviews</td><td>Join Info Sessions to get to know ReDI School<br>Complete the application form and finish your prework.<br>Students are interviewed for the course.</td></tr><tr><td>September</td><td>Kick-Off<br>Course runs</td><td>We kick-off the semester.</td></tr><tr><td>October &#x26; November</td><td>Course runs</td><td>You'll join the sessions and complete project work.</td></tr><tr><td>December</td><td>Demo Day</td><td>You'll present your final project.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## How to Graduate from the Course?

To graduate and receive the ReDI Certificate, we ask you to:

* Attended 80% of the sessions (We have a [camera on policy](/applicant-hub/resources/camera-on-policy.md))
* Join 2 Online or Onsite Career Events
* Complete 1 IBM SkillsBuild Course at ReDI
* Deliver and present 1 Final Project

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## Is this course for me?

* [x] you are interested in learning the basics of Cybersecurity
* [x] you can understand and speak English
* [x] you can commit at least 15 hours a week
* [x] you are eager to work on projects
* [x] you are committed to working in the [ReDI style](/applicant-hub/resources/redi-style.md)
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<summary>Not sure which course level to apply for? </summary>

Check out the [Prework](/applicant-hub/resources/prework.md) of the different levels. If you are a little bit challenged but able to complete a Prework, then the level is right for you.

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