Frequently Asked
Questions
Everything you need to know about our courses, curriculum and your learning journey at Brightforge Hackers Academy.
Cybersecurity Essentials Program (CEP) - 1 Month
Do I need any prior IT or coding experience to join this course?
No, this program is designed for absolute beginners. We cover all the necessary computer and networking
fundamentals from scratch.
What tools will I learn to use?
You will get hands-on experience with VirtualBox, Kali Linux, Wireshark, GitHub and TryHackMe.
What kind of computer or laptop do I need?
Any basic modern laptop or PC capable of running VirtualBox smoothly (typically 8GB RAM minimum) is
sufficient for this course.
Is there a final project?
Yes, the course concludes with a final mini-project where you will analyze a lab environment, observe
security issues and present your findings.
Does this course teach ethical hacking?
Yes! You will learn the basics of Kali Linux and ethical hacking workflows, giving you a strong
foundational understanding of how hackers operate.
Will I learn about networking and how the internet works?
Absolutely. We have a dedicated module covering IP addresses, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, ports, protocols and
introductory packet analysis using Wireshark.
Core Security Associate (CSA) - 2 Months
Does this course cover web application hacking?
Yes, we introduce web security fundamentals, covering the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and practical
labs using Juice Shop.
Do I need to know how to code?
No prior coding experience is required. We will teach you the necessary fundamentals to understand and
identify vulnerabilities without needing to be a software developer.
Will I learn how to protect myself online?
Yes, we cover cyber hygiene and online safety, teaching you how to manage passwords effectively,
implement 2FA and avoid phishing attacks.
How is this different from the 1-month CEP course?
The 2-month CSA program goes significantly deeper into ethical hacking methodologies, web application
security (OWASP) and hands-on CTF (Capture The Flag) labs.
Cyber Analyst Program (CAP) - 4 Months
Will I learn about Security Operations Centers (SOC)?
Absolutely. We cover SOC fundamentals, SIEM (using Wazuh), log analysis, alert triage and security
monitoring.
What kind of projects will I work on?
The course culminates in a final Capstone Project involving an end-to-end security assessment,
documentation, reporting and presentation.
How practical is the training?
The CAP program is highly hands-on, utilizing tools like Nmap, Burp Suite, OpenVAS, Metasploit and
MobSF in dedicated lab environments.
Are there any prerequisites for enrolling?
There are no prerequisites! This program is beginner-friendly and starts with the fundamental security
and networking concepts before moving to advanced topics.
Brightforge Advanced Cyber Expert Program (BACE) - 8 Months
What makes the 8-month program different from the others?
BACE is our most comprehensive career development program. It goes deeper into advanced topics like
Active Directory security, wireless security testing, cloud security and incident response.
Does the curriculum cover mobile device security?
Yes, the program includes Android security fundamentals, covering Android architecture, APK structure
and the mobile threat landscape.
Is this a purely theoretical course?
No, BACE is heavily focused on real-world practical training, covering extensive hands-on labs in
penetration testing, SOC operations and incident response to make you industry-ready.
Will I learn how to secure enterprise environments?
Absolutely. You will dive into Windows security, logging, hardening, Identity & Access Management (IAM)
and enterprise security architecture.
Do you teach cryptography?
Yes, we cover cryptography fundamentals including encryption, hashing, digital signatures, certificates
and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
What is the focus of the Blue Team/Defense modules?
You will learn extensive SOC and Blue Team operations, including SIEM fundamentals, detection
engineering and the complete incident response lifecycle.
Is it possible to join this course without previous experience?
Yes! Even though it reaches advanced topics, the BACE program is structured to take absolute beginners
from foundational networking and Linux all the way to expert-level concepts over the 8 months.