Cohort 1 — July 14, 2026 · Enrolment open

Every system has a weakness. Learn to find it before someone else does.

The mostpracticalsecuritytraining.

Five specialist tracks. Hands-on labs. Industry-grade projects you can show employers. Fully virtual — open to Africa and the world.

5
Specialist tracks
3
Months intensive
100%
Practical
0
Fluff
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Training tracks

Five tracks. One cohort.

Pick the track that matches your goal. Each runs three months, fully practical. Click any track to forge open its full curriculum.

Offensive

Penetration Testing

Offensive Security & Ethical Hacking

Think and operate like an attacker. Conduct real reconnaissance, exploit vulnerabilities, compromise systems, and deliver professional penetration test reports.

Recon & OSINTNetwork exploitationWeb — OWASP Top 10Active DirectoryPrivilege escalationReport writing
$190per track
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AppSec

Application Security

Secure Code & Vulnerability Analysis

Find and fix security vulnerabilities in software. Review source code, test APIs, run SAST/DAST tools, and apply bug bounty methodology.

Secure SDLCThreat modellingSAST & DASTAPI securitySource code reviewBug bounty
$190per track
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Pipeline

DevSecOps

Security Built Into the Pipeline

Embed security into every stage of software delivery. Integrate tools into CI/CD pipelines, harden containers, manage secrets, implement cloud security.

CI/CD securityDocker hardeningKubernetesIaC scanningSecrets managementCloud AWS/GCP
$190per track
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GRC

Data Privacy & GRC

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Master governance, risk, and compliance. Navigate GDPR, NDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2 — run audits, build policies, manage risk registers.

GDPR & NDPRISO 27001Risk managementPolicy writingAudit & complianceSOC 2
$190per track
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Start Here

Full Beginner Path

Your Entry Point — No Experience Required

No background in security? This is where you start. Networking, Linux, operating systems, core security concepts — then introductions to all five specialist domains so you choose your next track with confidence.

Networking fundamentalsLinux basicsWindows securitySecurity conceptsIntro to ethical hackingCareer roadmap
$190per track
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The method

Raw material to practitioner.

Four stages. No shortcuts. This is how we forge skill — from the first click to a certificate you earned in real environments.

01

Register & secure your place

Complete the form, confirm your track, arrange payment. Seat held once payment is received.

02

Get set up before day one

Discord access, lab credentials, joining instructions, and Week 1 materials before the cohort starts.

03

Attend live sessions & labs

Weekly live classes, recorded for replay. Lab environments available 24/7.

04

Graduate with a certificate

Complete your capstone, receive your CSI certificate, join the alumni network.

Pricing

One programme. Three price points.

Same curriculum, same certificate, regionally adjusted so location is never the barrier.

Nigeria
₦300,000
per track · 3-month programme
  • All live weekly sessions
  • Session recordings — replay anytime
  • Lab access 24/7 throughout
  • Course materials via GitHub
  • Private Discord community
  • Capstone project mentorship
  • Certificate of completion
Register — Nigeria

Instalment plans available

Most popular
Ghana
GH₵3,000
per track · 3-month programme
  • All live weekly sessions
  • Session recordings — replay anytime
  • Lab access 24/7 throughout
  • Course materials via GitHub
  • Private Discord community
  • Capstone project mentorship
  • Certificate of completion
Register — Ghana

Instalment plans available

Global / Europe
$190
per track · 3-month programme
  • All live weekly sessions
  • Session recordings — replay anytime
  • Lab access 24/7 throughout
  • Course materials via GitHub
  • Private Discord community
  • Capstone project mentorship
  • Certificate of completion
Register — Global

Payment plans available

The institute
We close the gap between learning security and doing security — by training people with the tools, environments, and discipline the industry actually demands.

What we stand for

01

Practitioner-first

Every session is built around what you'll do on the job, not what looks good on an exam.

02

Globally accessible

Top-tier training shouldn't need a Western salary. Regional pricing is a commitment, not a discount.

03

Ethical by default

Offensive and defensive skills with clear ethical grounding. Authorised environments only. No exceptions.

04

Small cohorts

We cap cohort size so every student gets attention, accountability, and a programme that works.

05

Community-driven

Alumni don't disappear at graduation. The Discord and alumni network outlast the three months.

06

Outcomes over output

We measure success by where graduates end up, not how many we enrol.

Student registration

Cohort 1 — July 14, 2026

Secure your place. Limited seats per track, first come, first served. We reply within 24 hours with payment instructions.

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