additional trained staff is needed to close the skills gap.
is the average annual salary for cybersecurity professionals.
a hacker launches an attack trying to steal valuable data.
Build a rewarding career with a higher purpose — protect your family, friends, employer and country from hackers with malicious intent.
In cybersecurity, no two days are ever the same. That’s because new attacks are constantly being created and old threats take on new variations. You’ll always be challenged to stay ahead of the next threat.
Once you have the fundamentals, cybersecurity is a field that lets you build on them. And because the demand in the industry is so vast, you’ll have a host of opportunities to further your career as the industry changes.
Cybersecurity touches organizations across every industry with a multitude of jobs from entry level on up, so there’s no one best way to launch a career in cybersecurity.
Experience a day in the life of a cyber threat hunter. Discover how our unique, hands-on approach can prepare almost anyone to tackle real-world cyber scenarios — regardless of current know-how or expertise.
Jerry Smith is a lead threat hunter for the Security Operation Center at the University of Alabama but he started as a history major. Today, he’ll be your instructor and show you how to grow your career too.
There are a lot of different cyber programs and certificates, but most focus on theory over practical skill sets. Our programs range from beginner to expert levels and deliver the hands-on skills for real-world expertise.
Get your start in the high growth field of cybersecurity by building foundational skills in how to evaluate, maintain and monitor the security of computer systems.
Navigate a cyber attack to safeguard a hospital from a massive data breach, prevent sensitive data from being stolen and help improve security to prevent other breaches.
Learn to identify, correct and respond to security weaknesses and incidents. You’ll also get real-world experience monitoring network traffic, analyzing alert and log data, and following incident handling procedures.
An attack on a global juice shop is taking down their website in an attempt to steal valuable data. Help identify the threat actor, conduct a risk analysis and build a mitigation plan.
Take advantage of the growing need for skilled security professionals by mastering the sought-after skills to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems from security threats or attacks.
Help a small island nation secure their nuclear reactor plant by tracking the threat down the attack chain. Then assess the system’s resilience to minimize future risk.
Master the skills necessary to become a successful Ethical Hacker. Learn how to find and exploit vulnerabilities and weaknesses in various systems, design and execute a penetration testing plan, and report on test findings using valid evidence.
Implement and utilize modern penetration testing methodologies on a national bank’s virtual operations. Then maintain testing documentation and generate a report to show business applications of testing.
Hands-on projects mimic scenarios that you might encounter on the job — ensuring you'll be ready for real workplace challenges upon graduation.
On-demand help is available when you need it so you can learn better, faster. Plus, get personalized feedback on all your projects.
Udacity courses are self-paced so you can gain new skills learning part-time for about 10 hours per week in as little as 12 weeks.
Our courses are co-created with top companies, so you can learn the high-impact skills that are in demand right now.