For the second year in a row, our popular online course is open to the public. The 14-week course begins in September 2025 and is now also available to industry professionals seeking an EU microcertificate.

Since 2017, this course has equipped 2000+ students worldwide with real-world cybersecurity skills. By signing up, you are joining a growing global community of learners passionate about defending the digital world!

What's New This Year?

We are excited to introduce a new modality for 2025. Anyone, especially experts from industry, can now enroll in the paid track under the Lifelong Learning Program at CTU and receive an official EU-recognized microcertificate upon completion. That way the participants will also get exclusive access to our custom-built cyber range and hands-on assignments, and real-world exams.

With this new modality, you now have three options to choose from:

  • Free Tier: Online MOOC – "Massive Open Online Course" available to everyone, anywhere in the world‍
  • Professiona Tier: CTU Lifelong Learning Program at CTU – With mikrocertificate, exams, and cyber range access
  • CTU Students: In-Person Unievrsity Course – With course codes B4M36BSY & BE4M36BSY

What You’ll Learn

In this intense, hands-on practical course, you'll dive into the world of penetration testing. You will learn how to exploit vulnerabilities and execute web attacks. But that's not all—these practical classes also empower you with the skills to defend against these very threats. You’ll master techniques in system hardening, monitoring, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and even the use of Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity. 

Who Teaches the Course?

The course is taught by a diverse group of international researchers and professionals with real-world experience in cybersecurity. Learn from passionate lecturers with backgrounds from Argentina, Greece, Czechia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, all committed to making cybersecurity accessible and engaging.

What Students Say

  • “Excellent content for someone to introduce them into the world of cybersecurity. The difficult ramp-up is manageable and sparks interest in this field.” – MOOC Student
  • “This is by far the best and most thoughtfully designed course I’ve taken at CTU. It’s highly interactive, packed with practical activities. I’ve never had so much fun in my formal education.” – CTU Student
  • “I am very glad these people exist. They are a perfect way of showing how kind, dedicated and amazing university teachers could be.” – CTU Student
  • “From the instructors to the infrastructure they rely on, everything is absolutely incredible.” – MOOC Student
  • “Loved the class. One of the most interesting and well-prepared classes I have taken so far.” – CTU Student

Ready to Join?

For full course details, requirements, and to register, visit our website: cybersecurity.bsy.fel.cvut.cz