CyberStart · Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

Become a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst.
Train for the job, on CyberStart.

CyberStart runs one focused, hands-on job-role path: Junior Cybersecurity Analyst. It's structured the way real security teams work — illustrated lessons, downloadable resources, HackLabx Pwnbox practice labs, and a 20-question quiz per lesson.

The path is open now — 21 modules covering InfoSec fundamentals, Linux and Windows, networking, penetration testing, incident handling, SIEM and threat hunting, all the way to the CJCA certification.

Beginner friendly
21 modules
NIST-aligned
Neon holographic shield protecting a data cube
+30%
Projected security-job growth by 2030
20
Modules in the path
20
Questions per lesson quiz
100%
Free to start — no card required
Job-role path

One role. One complete path.

The path maps to a real security job and its industry certification (CJCA). Open it to see the full 20-module curriculum.

Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
Job Role Path CJCA Certification Path

Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

The Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Job Role Path is the first step to enter and gain practical, hands-on experience in the cybersecurity field.

Easy 17d 3h 21 ModulesOpen path

Built the way security is actually practiced

Real frameworks, real workflows, real tools — turned into short, illustrated lessons with quizzes you'll actually finish.

Grounded in real frameworks
NIST CSF, NIST RMF, OWASP, CISSP — the same references used on the job.
Threats in context
Malware, phishing, ransomware and social engineering — with real historical case studies.
Hands-on tools
See SIEM dashboards, playbooks and IR workflows, not just theory.
Downloadable resources
Every lesson has a Resources tab with the full PDF, cheatsheets and curated links.
20-question quizzes
Instant feedback, unlimited retries, pass at 70% to mark a lesson complete.
Beginner-friendly
No prior experience needed. Explanations built for career switchers.

Your first day in security starts tonight.

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Common questions

Do I need any background?+

None. The course starts with what cybersecurity is and why it matters, then builds up gradually.

How do quizzes work?+

Each lesson ends with a 20-question multiple-choice quiz. You need 70% to mark the lesson complete, and you can retry as many times as you want.

Can I download the materials?+

Yes — every lesson has a Resources tab with the full PDF handout and curated external references.

Is it really free?+

Yes — all 18 lessons in Module 1 are free right now. Sign up once and you'll get any new modules we ship.