OziCyber Security Training Academy ยท 26-Week Bootcamp

OziCyber Security Training Academy

A serious cyber security bootcamp built around live teaching, practical labs, reporting practice and career preparation. Students move from foundations through networking, Linux, Windows, cloud, web security, penetration testing, incident response, digital forensics, artificial intelligence security and final capstone delivery.

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2027 intake dates
Intake 1 - February CohortFull - Starts 1 Feb - Finishes 9 Aug
Intake 2 - June CohortStarts 22 Jun - Finishes 18 Dec
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26-week cyber security bootcamp

26 weeks
3 live evening classes per week
78 live classes total
2 intakes per year
Hands-on labs and practical assessments
Penetration testing and blue team foundations
Report writing and executive communication
Career preparation, portfolio work and final capstone

Built for first-role readiness

The Academy is structured for people who want a practical pathway into cyber security without needing years of IT background first.

01

Who is this for?

This course touches every major facet of cyber security at an entry level, in a fast-paced bootcamp format designed to prepare you for your first junior cyber role. You do not need previous cyber experience, and you do not need to come from an IT background. You can start with no experience and build toward junior-level capability by the end.

02

Requirements

You need to commit to three live evening classes per week across the 26-week program and have a machine capable of running virtual machines.

  • Windows minimum: Windows 10/11 64-bit, Intel i5/Ryzen 5 or better, 8-16GB memory, 100GB+ free solid-state drive storage, and virtualisation enabled in your firmware settings. 8GB memory can work for lighter labs, but 16GB memory is strongly recommended for a smoother virtual machine experience.
  • Mac minimum: macOS 13 or newer, Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3 or Intel i5/i7, 8-16GB unified memory, 100GB+ free solid-state drive storage, and virtualisation support available. 8GB memory can work for lighter labs, but 16GB memory is strongly recommended for a smoother virtual machine experience.
  • Internet: stable broadband for live video classes, downloads of virtual machines and disk image files and class files, plus normal web-based lab access.
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How it is delivered

The Academy is delivered remotely through live evening classes, not passive pre-recorded videos. You will learn with an instructor, work through practical labs, complete assessments and build a capstone portfolio that shows employers what you can actually do.

26-week bootcamp syllabus

Use the phase tabs to filter the pathway, then expand each phase to review the weekly focus areas and the three live sessions delivered each week.

1

Foundations

Core cyber concepts, governance basics and virtual lab setup.

Week 13 live classes
Wk 01
Foundations

Build the cyber foundation: threat landscape, governance basics and the lab environment students will use throughout the bootcamp.

Cyber Security 101Governance, Risk and Compliance BasicsVirtualisation and Lab Setup
2

Networking, Linux & Python

Networking, packet analysis, Linux administration and scripting foundations.

Weeks 2-512 live classes
Wk 02
Networking

Learn how networks actually work, from addressing and segmentation through to packet analysis with Wireshark.

Networking FundamentalsFirewalls, Network Address Translation and Virtual Local Area NetworksTraffic Analysis with Wireshark
Wk 03
Linux Fundamentals 1

Get comfortable administering Linux systems through the command line, users, permissions, services and logs.

Command-Line Filesystem and NavigationUsers Groups and PermissionsPackages Services and Logs
Wk 04
Linux Fundamentals 2

Extend Linux capability into scripting, network tooling and a practical checkpoint that proves the basics are landing.

Shell Scripting BasicsNetwork Tools: Ping, Socket Statistics and NmapLinux Practical Assessment
Assessment
Wk 05
Python Basics

Start writing practical Python scripts for automation, logic, loops, functions and text/file processing.

Introduction to Python and ProgrammingVariables, Loops & FunctionsWorking with Files and Text
3

Windows, Cloud & Crypto

Windows Server, Active Directory administration, cloud foundations and cryptography.

Weeks 6-1015 live classes
Wk 06
Windows Server Lab 1

Stand up the Windows Server lab and configure the core services needed for enterprise environments.

Windows Server SetupDynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System and Server RolesDomain Controller Setup
Wk 07
Windows Server Lab 2

Build out Active Directory administration skills across users, groups, organisational units, Group Policy and PowerShell.

Active Directory Users, Groups and Organisational UnitsGroup PolicyPowerShell Basics for Admin
Wk 08
Windows Security

Learn Windows security operations through logs, host controls, Defender, firewall policy and hardening practice.

Event Viewer and Windows LogsDefender Firewall and Security PolicyWindows Hardening Practical
Assessment
Wk 09
Cloud Foundations

Cover cloud fundamentals, shared responsibility, identity and access management, networking, storage and an infrastructure assessment.

Cloud Basics and Shared ResponsibilityCloud Identity and Access Management, Networking and StorageInfrastructure Practical Assessment
Assessment
Wk 10
Cryptography

Understand cryptography, certificates, Transport Layer Security and practical implementation mistakes that create security risk.

Encryption and HashingPublic Key Infrastructure Certificates and Transport Layer SecurityPractical Crypto Failures
Assessment
4

Offensive Security

Penetration testing methodology, web, mobile, Active Directory, operational technology, wireless and reporting practice.

Weeks 11-2030 live classes
Wk 11
Penetration Testing Basics

Begin penetration testing properly with ethics, scoping, methodology, reconnaissance, scanning and report basics.

Ethics Scoping and MethodologyRecon and ScanningReporting Fundamentals
Wk 12
Web Security 1

Learn web testing fundamentals across Hypertext Transfer Protocol, browser behaviour, Open Worldwide Application Security Project Top 10 concepts and structured query language injection.

Hypertext Transfer Protocol, Browsers and RequestsOpen Worldwide Application Security Project Top 10 OverviewStructured Query Language Injection
Wk 13
Web Security 2

Continue web and application programming interface security through cross-site scripting, cross-site request forgery, broken authentication, access control and application programming interface testing basics.

Cross-Site Scripting and Cross-Site Request ForgeryBroken Auth and Access ControlApplication Programming Interface Security Basics
Wk 14
Mobile App Testing

Move into mobile security by understanding app architecture, Android and iOS workflows, storage and mobile application programming interface issues.

Mobile App ArchitectureAndroid and iOS Testing WorkflowMobile Application Programming Interface and Storage Issues
Wk 15
Penetration Test Reporting

Turn technical testing into professional reporting with evidence, risk ratings, remediation and executive summaries.

Evidence HandlingRisk Ratings and Remediation AdviceExecutive Summaries and Report Quality Assurance
Wk 16
Active Directory Attacks 1

Map Active Directory attack paths and learn Kerberos and enumeration concepts in a controlled lab.

Active Directory Attack PathsKerberos BasicsEnumeration
Wk 17
Active Directory Attacks 2

Explore common Active Directory credential and movement techniques including Kerberoasting, pass-the-hash and BloodHound analysis.

KerberoastingPass-the-Hash and Credential AttacksBloodHound and Lateral Movement
Wk 18
Operational Technology and Sensitive Networks

Learn how operational technology, industrial control systems and sensitive networks change the way testing must be scoped, performed and reported.

Operational Technology, Industrial Control Systems and Critical EnvironmentsTesting Safely in Sensitive NetworksRules of Engagement and Reporting
Wk 19
Wireless Security

Cover wireless security fundamentals across wireless network protocols, Wi-Fi Protected Access attacks, rogue access points, Bluetooth and Internet of Things basics.

Wi-Fi ProtocolsWi-Fi Protected Access AttacksRogue Access Points, Bluetooth and Internet of Things Basics
Wk 20
Offensive Practical

Complete an offensive practical by moving from recon through exploitation into a finished penetration testing report.

Recon and Enumeration LabExploitation LabPenetration Test Report Assessment
Assessment
5

Defensive Security

Security monitoring, incident response, forensics, malware and social engineering defence.

Weeks 21-2412 live classes
Wk 21
Security Monitoring

Learn security monitoring fundamentals across security information and event management concepts, log correlation and security operations centre-style alert triage.

Security Information and Event Management BasicsLogs and CorrelationSecurity Operations Centre Workflow and Alert Triage
Wk 22
Incident Response

Work through incident response from lifecycle planning into containment, eradication and incident report writing.

Incident Response LifecycleContainment and EradicationIncident Report Writing
Wk 23
Digital Forensics

Learn digital forensics basics across evidence handling, disk artefacts, memory concepts and timeline analysis.

Evidence HandlingDisk ForensicsMemory and Timeline Analysis
Wk 24
Malware and Social Engineering

Cover malware behaviour, safe sandboxing, malware detection rule basics, phishing, open-source intelligence and awareness controls.

Malware Types and BehaviourSafe Sandboxing and Malware Detection Rule BasicsPhishing, Open-Source Intelligence and Awareness
6

Artificial Intelligence in Cyber

Artificial intelligence-assisted attacks, large language model security and safe artificial intelligence use in security work.

Week 253 live classes
Wk 25
Artificial Intelligence in Cyber

Understand modern artificial intelligence security risk, artificial intelligence-assisted attacks, large language model security, prompt injection and safe use of artificial intelligence in security work.

Artificial Intelligence-Assisted AttacksLarge Language Model Security and Prompt InjectionUsing Artificial Intelligence Safely in Security Work
7

Final Capstone

Breach scenario capstone, board presentation and career preparation.

Week 263 live classes
Wk 26
Final Capstone and Career Prep

Finish with a breach scenario capstone, board-style presentation and career assets for junior cyber roles.

Breach Scenario CapstoneInvestigation and Board PresentationCareer Paths Resume LinkedIn and Portfolio
Assessment

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