Introduction to Cybersecurity
Learn the foundations of digital security, safe networking and system protection.
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Courses
DIVD Academy publishes free courses covering cybersecurity fundamentals, ethical hacking and security research. Courses are designed for young talent starting out, with no prior experience required unless stated otherwise.
Available courses
Cyber Security Essentials
Build core knowledge around threat awareness, resilience and practical cyber hygiene.
Open courseEthical Hacking
Discover how vulnerabilities are identified and reported responsibly within a clear ethical framework.
View courseOWASP API Security Top 10 and Beyond
Understand the most common API security issues and how to defend applications in real-world systems.
Open courseAPI Penetration Testing
Learn how to test API endpoints, identify weaknesses and prioritise security fixes effectively.
Open courseSecurity Framework: ATT&CK Training
Study adversary tactics and techniques to improve detection, response and threat-informed defence.
Open courseC++ Essentials 1
Get introduced to programming fundamentals and structured problem solving in C++.
Open courseC++ Essentials 2
Build on the basics with object-oriented concepts and more advanced coding patterns.
Open courseC++ Advanced
Go deeper into advanced C++ topics relevant to engineering, tooling and secure software development.
Open courseLearning Rust
Explore Rust fundamentals and memory-safe systems programming through a practical, hands-on track.
Open courseLinux Unhatched
Take your first steps in Linux: the command line, files and basic system tasks. No prior experience required.
Open courseLinux Essentials
Build on the basics with users, permissions, processes and scripting on Linux systems.
Open courseCertifiedSecure: Veilig Internet
A foundational digital safety course focused on online security habits and everyday protection.
Open courseCertifiedSecure: Veilig Internet plus
Extend the base course with additional practical security topics and deeper protection guidance.
Open courseCertifiedSecure: Essential Security
Review the most important security principles and best practices for digital safety and risk awareness.
Open courseCertifiedSecure: Essential Specialties
Explore specialised security topics in a compact, focused learning path for growing defenders.
Open courseCertifiedSecure: Security Specialist
Deepen your understanding of protection mechanisms and security thinking for practical applications.
Open courseCertifiedSecure: Web Security Specialist
Learn the core ideas behind web application safeguards and secure design decisions.
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After completing Academy courses, apply your skills on real work through DIVD.Works, or apply directly for a traineeship.