Cybersecurity + AI

The program trains a cybersecurity specialist who uses artificial intelligence at all stages of protecting digital systems: from reconnaissance and vulnerability detection to building infrastructure, incident response, and creating a security architecture.

AI-native program. We teach you how to apply AI in practice

60+ practical projects in the portfolio

International Certifications
Cisco and AWS as part of the course

Career support for successful employment

This course is an alternative to university.

8 months to a profession instead of 4-5 years of university theory

Learning is built on real projects and mentorship from industry practitioners. No unnecessary subjects or dry theory. A flexible schedule makes it easy to combine classes even with work.

We teach the way companies actually work

The full workflow of a cybersecurity specialist: from reconnaissance and vulnerability discovery to building infrastructure, incident response and creating security architecture with the help of artificial intelligence.

The program meets market demands

The curriculum is created together with IT industry experts and focused on the real requirements of companies hiring cybersecurity specialists. The goal is not a diploma, but readiness to work.

30%

of students get their first offer while still studying.

70%

practice + a portfolio that proves your skills at the interview.

Who the course is for

For beginners and those who want to change careers

Step by step you will grasp the basics of cybersecurity, learn how cyber threats work and how to use modern tools to protect systems and data.

For those who want to upskill

If you already work in IT or have basic cybersecurity knowledge, the course will help improve your skills. You will learn to protect systems more effectively, work with modern cyber-defense tools and stay a competitive specialist in a fast-growing field.

Course program

Reconnaissance, privacy and web security

OSINT and Digital Analytics:4 Topics

Working with AI in the Context of Cybersecurity
Open-Source Intelligence Analysis
De-anonymization
Digital Footprint Assessment

Career & Practice (OSINT):2 Topics

Preparation for a Recon Analyst Role
Practical Project — Open-Source Analysis of a Company

Web Hacking & Vulnerability Discovery:4 Topics

Python
SQL
Web Application Security
Using AI for Legal Vulnerability Discovery

Career & Practice (Web Hacking):3 Topics

Preparation for a Web Security Analyst / Junior Hacker Role
Practical Project — Web Application Attack
Creating a Bug Bounty Report

Technologies & Tech Stack:7 topics

Python
SQL
OSINT Tools
ChatGPT
Claude
AI Assistants
Prompting Tools

Infrastructure and offensive security

IT Infrastructure Management:3 Topics

Linux Administration (Basic & Advanced Levels)
Networking Technologies
AWS Cloud Infrastructure Deployment

Career & Practice (Infrastructure):2 Topics

Preparation for a System Operator Role
Practical Project — Deploying a Company's IT Infrastructure

Red Team (Penetration Testing):3 Topics

Social Engineering
Infrastructure Attacks
Penetration Testing

Career & Practice (Red Team):2 Topics

Preparation for a Pentester / Red Teamer Role
Practical Project — Comprehensive Attack on a Company's Infrastructure

Technologies & Tech Stack:5 topics

Linux
Nmap
Metasploit
Burp Suite
AI as a CLI Assistant

Defense, investigation and security architecture

Blue Team (Incident Response & Investigation):4 Topics

Malware Analysis
Log Analysis
Digital Forensics
Threat Detection Using AI Analytics

Career & Practice (Blue Team):2 Topics

Preparation for a SOC Analyst / Threat Hunter Role
Practical Project — Investigating a Cyberattack on a Company

Cybersecurity Architecture:4 Topics

Secure Architecture Design
Cloud Security
AI System Security
Automating Security with AI Agents

Career & Practice (Architecture):2 Topics

Preparation for an AI Security Architect Role
Practical Project — Building a SOC (Security Operations Center) and AI-Powered Security for a Company

Technologies & Tech Stack:5 topics

SIEM
Wireshark
Log Analysis
AWS Cloud Security Services
Building Custom AI Agents

52 Topics

8 months

Benefits:

60+ hands-on projects in your portfolio
Earning international Cisco and AWS certificates as you study
Mastering six cybersecurity career roles from Recon Analyst to AI Security Architect

After the course, your resume will look like this:

Dmitry

AI Security Architect / Cybersecurity Specialist.

Skills

I conduct open-source reconnaissance (OSINT), analyze the digital footprint and ensure full confidentiality.
I audit, analyze and test the security of web applications (Web Security) and produce vulnerability reports.
I administer Linux operating systems, configure networking technologies and deploy AWS cloud infrastructure.
I perform penetration testing, apply social engineering techniques and use artificial intelligence as an assistant and co-attacker.
I respond to information security incidents, perform forensics, analyze logs via SIEM and network traffic with Wireshark.
I design secure architecture, create my own AI defense agents and implement cloud security services.
I automate cybersecurity processes and analyze threats using Python, SQL and modern AI tools.

Technologies

VLAN
Linux
Kali Linux
Wireshark
SQL
Nmap
Metasploit
Vpn
DNS
DHCP
Burp Suite
SIEM
ChatGPT
Claude
AWS
Bash
Python
TCP/IP
VLAN
AI researcher assistants
Developing your own AI protection agents

International certificates

CISCO
AWS

How is the training

Training at IT STEP Academy is designed to help you learn the necessary knowledge as quickly and effectively as possible and be ready to work in IT. We combine theory, practice, individual support and teamwork to make the learning process as productive as possible.

Offline or online

Choose a learning format that is convenient for you:

Stationary

3 classes per week at the
academy + independent
work

Semi-stationary

1 lesson per week
+ independent work

Online

Live interactive classes
with teachers on the
Microsoft Teams platform.

Comfortable conditions
for effective learning

Training takes place in modern classrooms and laboratories equipped with everything necessary. Each student has a personal workstation with a computer and access to software from world leaders - Cisco, AWS.

Practicing teachers

The classes are led by experienced professionals with real-world experience in cybersecurity and AI technologies. They help you understand practical cases, attack implementation, infrastructure protection, and modern tools.

Live lessons, lectures, webinars and workshops

In addition to core classes, students participate in master classes and workshops led by IT industry experts. This is a great opportunity to gain insights and learn from top professionals.

Working with real projects

Already during their studies, students work on real-world tasks and security incident simulations (Red Team / Blue Team), which allows them to apply the acquired skills in practice and form a professional portfolio.

Portfolio building and career start

Each student creates a portfolio of their own projects, which will be a significant advantage when finding a job. The Academy helps students find their first job through partner IT companies.

Soft skills training and English speaking club

The program involves the development of soft skills: teamwork, communication, leadership, and presentation skills. The English Speaking Club provides practice of English for the IT sector and preparation for interviews.

Course benefits

Practice

Depth of knowledge

Certification

Career growth

Employment

duration of study

Teachers

When is suitable?

Courses

Practice

Basic skills

Depth of knowledge

Minimum practical tasks

Certification

Course certificate

Career growth

No job guarantee

Employment

Highly specialized roles

duration of study

2-3 months

Teachers

Practitioners

When is suitable?

Already working in the field and want in-depth knowledge in one direction?

Course-profession:
Cybersecurity + AI

Practice

A complete, modern set of knowledge
for a successful career.

Depth of knowledge

Working with real IT company cases
and security incident simulations.

Certification

Diploma from the STEP IT Academy + international Cisco, AWS certificates.

Career growth

Assistance in employment through partner IT companies.

Employment

Already during their studies, students are employed in popular professions.

duration of study

8 months

Teachers

Balance of real developer experience and fundamental knowledge

When is suitable?

Want to gain practical
skills for working from scratch?

University

Practice

Deep theory

Depth of knowledge

Mostly theory

Certification

Diploma

Career growth

Limited support

Employment

After graduation

duration of study

4-6 years

Teachers

Mostly theorists

When is suitable?

General development or career building in science

IT STEP is a path to a profession and a foundation for a long and successful career in IT

IT STEP Academy has been operating since 1999, has 116 branches in 25 countries and an online format, over 335,000 students and graduates in the global community. We prepare for international certifications, have our own system of training teachers-practitioners from the IT industry, and AI-integrated curricula meet the modern requirements of the labor market.

Countries

Branches

Trainers

Students

Alumni

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if the profession of a cyber specialist is right for me?

Sign up for a consultation and we will offer you a trial lesson, after which you will clearly understand whether this field is right for you.

What document/certificate will I receive after graduating from the Academy?

ITSTEP Academy diploma and you will also receive certificates from Cisco and AWS if you pass the certification.

Will the knowledge gained be enough for further employment?

During the course, we analyze practical cases and form a portfolio focused on employers, as well as prepare you for an upcoming interview.

Is it possible to combine studies with current work or studies at a higher education institution?

Our courses have a flexible format that allows you to combine them with your usual schedule. You can study online or offline, choosing a convenient time and pace for you.

How to pay for the course?

Leave a training application and the manager will send you an invoice.

Cybersecurity + AI

This course is an alternative to university.

8 months to a profession instead of 4-5 years of university theory

We teach the way companies actually work

The program meets market demands

30%

70%

Who the course is for

Course program

Reconnaissance, privacy and web security

OSINT and Digital Analytics:4 Topics

Career & Practice (OSINT):2 Topics

Web Hacking & Vulnerability Discovery:4 Topics

Career & Practice (Web Hacking):3 Topics

Technologies & Tech Stack:7 topics

Infrastructure and offensive security

IT Infrastructure Management:3 Topics

Career & Practice (Infrastructure):2 Topics

Red Team (Penetration Testing):3 Topics

Career & Practice (Red Team):2 Topics

Technologies & Tech Stack:5 topics

Defense, investigation and security architecture

Blue Team (Incident Response & Investigation):4 Topics

Career & Practice (Blue Team):2 Topics

Cybersecurity Architecture:4 Topics

Career & Practice (Architecture):2 Topics

Technologies & Tech Stack:5 topics

Benefits:

After the course, your resume will look like this:

Skills

Technologies

International certificates

How is the training

Offline or online

Comfortable conditions for effective learning

Practicing teachers

Live lessons, lectures, webinars and workshops

Working with real projects

Portfolio building and career start

Soft skills training and English speaking club

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Course benefits

Courses

Course-profession: Cybersecurity + AI

University

IT STEP is a path to a profession and a foundation for a long and successful career in IT

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if the profession of a cyber specialist is right for me?

What document/certificate will I receive after graduating from the Academy?

Will the knowledge gained be enough for further employment?

Is it possible to combine studies with current work or studies at a higher education institution?

How to pay for the course?

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