Brightforge Advanced Cyber
Expert Program (BACE)

An intensive 8-month cybersecurity career development program designed to transform beginners into industry-ready cybersecurity professionals through real-world practical training.

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Course Overview

The Brightforge Advanced Cyber Expert Program (BACE) is an intensive 8-month cybersecurity career development program designed to transform beginners into industry-ready cybersecurity professionals.

Built around globally recognized certification pathways and real-world practical training, the program combines cybersecurity fundamentals, penetration testing, SOC operations, cloud security, Active Directory security, wireless security, professional reporting and career preparation.

What You Will Learn

  • Cybersecurity fundamentals and security principles
  • Networking concepts and protocols
  • Linux and Kali Linux administration
  • Security operations and incident response
  • Web application security and OWASP Top 10
  • Reconnaissance and OSINT techniques
  • Vulnerability assessment methodologies
  • Penetration testing fundamentals
  • Windows security and hardening
  • Active Directory security
  • Wireless security testing
  • Android security fundamentals
  • SOC and Blue Team operations
  • Security reporting and documentation
  • Career development & certification prep
  • Final cybersecurity capstone project

Curriculum Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
Topics: Domains, threats, career paths, ethics, cyber law

Module 2: Security Principles
Topics: CIA triad, security controls, defense in depth, risk management

Module 3: Networking Fundamentals
Topics: OSI/TCP-IP, IP addressing, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, ports

Module 4: Linux Fundamentals
Topics: File system, user management, permissions, terminal, shell

Module 5: Windows Fundamentals
Topics: Architecture, user accounts, file systems, services, security features

Module 6: Identity & Access Management
Topics: Authentication, MFA, RBAC, password policies, authorization

Module 7: Cryptography Fundamentals
Topics: Encryption, hashing, digital signatures, certificates, PKI

Module 8: Security Architecture Fundamentals
Topics: Firewalls, VPN, segmentation, cloud security basics

Module 9: Kali Linux & Security Tooling
Topics: Kali environment, package management, tool ecosystem

Module 10: Reconnaissance & OSINT
Topics: Passive/active recon, search intelligence, domain enumeration

Module 11: Scanning & Enumeration
Topics: Host discovery, port scanning, service enumeration, network mapping

Module 12: Vulnerability Assessment
Topics: Vuln management, CVSS, risk analysis, misconfigurations

Module 13: Web Technologies
Topics: Website architecture, sessions, cookies, APIs, auth mechanisms

Module 14: Web Security Fundamentals
Topics: OWASP Top 10, injection, access control, XSS, misconfigurations

Module 15: Security Assessment Methodologies
Topics: Assessment lifecycle, scoping, documentation, findings & reporting

Module 16: Windows Security
Topics: Security controls, logging, event monitoring, hardening

Module 17: Active Directory Fundamentals
Topics: Domains, forests, group policies, enterprise authentication

Module 18: Wireless Security
Topics: WPA/WPA2/WPA3, wireless threats, secure wireless design

Module 19: Android Security Fundamentals
Topics: Android architecture, APK structure, mobile threat landscape

Module 20: Cloud Security Fundamentals
Topics: Cloud models, shared responsibility, cloud risks & controls

Module 21: Security Operations Center (SOC)
Topics: SOC structure, monitoring workflows, alert management, threat intel

Module 22: Security Monitoring & Incident Response
Topics: SIEM fundamentals, detection engineering, incident response lifecycle

Module 23: Enterprise Security Concepts
Topics: Governance, compliance, policies, asset management, BCP/DR

Module 24: TryHackMe Learning Path
Topics: Guided cybersecurity labs, security challenges, practical exercises

Module 25: Hack The Box Foundations
Topics: Beginner labs, security scenarios, problem-solving exercises

Module 26: Git & GitHub Portfolio Development
Topics: Git fundamentals, repo management, documentation, portfolio building

Module 27: LinkedIn Optimization
Topics: Professional branding, profile setup, networking strategy, recruiter visibility

Module 28: Resume Development
Topics: ATS-friendly resume design, cybersecurity writing, professional positioning

Module 29: Interview Preparation
Topics: Technical & HR interviews, mock sessions, communication skills

Module 30: Professional Reporting
Topics: Security reports, executive summaries, risk communication, documentation

Module 31: Certification Preparation
Topics: Practice assessments, review sessions, exam strategies, cert roadmaps

Module 32: Capstone Project
Topics: Information gathering, security assessment, analysis, reporting & presentation

Career Opportunities

This comprehensive program prepares students for roles such as:

Junior Penetration Tester

SOC Analyst

Information Security Analyst

Incident Responder

Course Details

  • Duration8 Months
  • Modules32 Modules
  • Batch Size24 students
  • ModeOnline & Offline
  • PrerequisitesNo Prior Experience
  • CertificateCompTIA + Academy

Tools Used

Kali Linux Wireshark Nmap Burp Suite OpenVAS Wazuh Metasploit VirtualBox GitHub TryHackMe Hack The Box Juice Shop MobSF

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Certification

CompTIA Security+

Foundation-level cybersecurity concepts, risk management, networking, security operations and governance.