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Master ethical hacking, network security, cloud security & incident response with mentors from Cisco, Amazon & PwC. Cisco-accredited certificate.
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Alumni at Microsoft • Cisco • Amazon • PwC • TCS • HCL
The Meritshot Advantage
Everything you need to break into Cyber Security — real lab simulations, industry mentors, and 360° career support.
Hands-on Labs & Real Attack Simulations
Practice on live attack-defense scenarios, CTF challenges, and industry-grade security tools — not just theory slides.
Placement-First Approach
400+ recruiter connections across tech, consulting, and cyber security firms. From resume building to salary negotiation — we guide every step.
Cisco-Accredited Certification
Earn a globally recognized Cisco Cyber Security Certificate along with prep tracks for CompTIA Security+ and CEH v13 certifications.
Small Batches, Better Learning
Learn in limited batches of 25–30 for focused preparation, personalized attention, and deeper hands-on lab time.
1:1 Mentorship with Industry Experts
Get dedicated mentorship from cyber security professionals at Microsoft, Google, CrowdStrike, and other leading security firms.
Specialized Electives
Choose from Cloud Security, AI in Cyber Security, DevSecOps, and IoT Security tracks to align with your career goals.
Our Alumni Work at Top Companies
World-class tech companies, security firms, consulting companies, and product companies that hire our Cyber Security graduates.
...and 150+ more companies across tech, security, cloud & consulting
Defend. Detect. Respond.
6 high-demand security skills taught hands-on with real attack simulations and enterprise-grade tools.
Ethical Hacking
Master penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
Network Security
Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs and network monitoring
Cloud Security
Secure AWS, Azure and GCP cloud environments
SIEM & Monitoring
Splunk, ELK Stack and real-time threat detection
Cryptography & IAM
Encryption, PKI, Zero Trust and access management
Incident Response
Digital forensics, IR playbooks and threat hunting
8 Months. 8 Modules.
One Security Career Transformation.
From cyber foundations all the way to AI-powered security — structured for real hiring standards.
Build a strong foundation in computer networks, security principles, and Python scripting. Understand how networks are structured, how threats propagate, and how to automate security tasks — preparing you for advanced offensive and defensive techniques.
What You'll Learn
Hands-on Projects
Ghost in the Shell Network Behavior Analysis Lab
Open Service Exposure Local Enumeration Lab
Linux Access Control Audit Risk and Compliance Lab
Outcomes
Program Highlights
Your Unfair Advantage
500+
Hours of Content
200+
Live Sessions
30+
Hands-on Labs
95%
Placement Rate
8
Months Duration
8
Core Modules
Learning Format
How You'll Learn
Weekday Live Classes
Interactive sessions with Cyber Security experts
1:1 Mentorship
Personalized guidance from senior security engineers
Recorded Lectures
Lifetime access to all course material
Real Attack Simulations
Practice on production-grade security environments
Tech Stack
Tools You'll Master
Real-World Security Projects
Build 6 portfolio-ready security projects using real tools and enterprise-grade environments.
Security Automation with Python
Build real automation scripts that scan networks, detect vulnerabilities, and generate professional VAPT reports — the way real security teams work.
- Write Nmap and Shodan scanning scripts in Python
- Automate vulnerability detection and classification
- Generate professional VAPT reports programmatically
Outcome: Deployable security automation toolkit
Identity & Access Security Lab
Design and implement a Zero Trust IAM architecture, configure MFA policies, and simulate credential-based attacks to understand lateral movement.
- Set up Active Directory with role-based access policies
- Configure MFA, SSO, and conditional access rules
- Simulate privilege escalation and lateral movement attacks
Outcome: Zero Trust IAM policy framework
Network Security Architecture
Design and deploy a hardened network with firewall rules, IDS/IPS, VPN tunnels, and real-time traffic monitoring using enterprise tools.
- Configure pfSense firewall with layered rule sets
- Deploy Snort IDS with custom threat detection rules
- Set up Wireshark and NetFlow for traffic analysis
Outcome: Production-grade network security blueprint
Phishing & Social Engineering Defense
Build and run a simulated phishing campaign, then design the detection and response workflow to stop it — both offense and defense.
- Create a realistic phishing campaign using GoPhish
- Analyse email headers and indicators of compromise
- Build an automated detection and reporting pipeline
Outcome: Phishing detection and awareness programme
Web App Security & Malware Analysis
Hunt and exploit OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities in a controlled lab, then reverse-engineer a malware sample to understand its behaviour and write detections.
- Identify and exploit SQLi, XSS, CSRF using Burp Suite
- Perform static and dynamic malware analysis in a sandbox
- Write YARA rules and SIEM detection signatures
Outcome: Web pentest report + malware analysis writeup
Red Team vs Blue Team Capstone
The ultimate capstone: one team attacks, one defends — using real tools, real techniques, and a live scoreboard. Mirrors what security teams actually do in enterprise war games.
- Red team: exploitation, lateral movement, persistence
- Blue team: detection, containment, forensic investigation
- Debrief: MITRE ATT&CK mapping and lessons learned
Outcome: Full-cycle security incident report
Learn from the People Securing the World
Real-world security professionals who have defended enterprise systems, led incident response, and built security teams at top companies.
Abhishek Rana
Cyber Security Engineer at Cognizant
Cyber Security Engineer at Cognizant with 5 years of experience in network security, vulnerability assessment, and incident response. Helps safeguard enterprise systems, strengthen security frameworks, and protect critical assets from evolving cyber threats.
Maulik Lakhani
Cyber Security Professional
Cyber Security pro helping beginners go from zero to confident in Product Security, AppSec, and Pentesting. Expert in breaking down secure SDLC, threat modeling, code review, and hands-on app/API protection into easy, practical skills.
Kunal Bharadwaj
Cyber Security Evangelist
Cyber Security Evangelist focused on promoting awareness, best practices, and secure digital transformation. Drives initiatives that empower organizations to stay ahead of evolving threats and adopt a proactive approach to cyber resilience.
Julien Joseph
CISO at Cisco
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Cisco with 7 years in cyber security and risk management. Leads enterprise security strategy, incident response, and compliance, ensuring resilience against global threats.
Anushka Dixit
Senior Threat Intelligence Specialist at Amazon
Senior Threat Intelligence Specialist at Amazon with prior experience at product-based companies. Specializes in threat intelligence, vulnerability analysis, and incident response — and mentors cyber security learners at Meritshot.
Abhishek Rana
Cyber Security Engineer at Cognizant
Cyber Security Engineer at Cognizant with 5 years of experience in network security, vulnerability assessment, and incident response. Helps safeguard enterprise systems, strengthen security frameworks, and protect critical assets from evolving cyber threats.
Maulik Lakhani
Cyber Security Professional
Cyber Security pro helping beginners go from zero to confident in Product Security, AppSec, and Pentesting. Expert in breaking down secure SDLC, threat modeling, code review, and hands-on app/API protection into easy, practical skills.
Kunal Bharadwaj
Cyber Security Evangelist
Cyber Security Evangelist focused on promoting awareness, best practices, and secure digital transformation. Drives initiatives that empower organizations to stay ahead of evolving threats and adopt a proactive approach to cyber resilience.
Julien Joseph
CISO at Cisco
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Cisco with 7 years in cyber security and risk management. Leads enterprise security strategy, incident response, and compliance, ensuring resilience against global threats.
Anushka Dixit
Senior Threat Intelligence Specialist at Amazon
Senior Threat Intelligence Specialist at Amazon with prior experience at product-based companies. Specializes in threat intelligence, vulnerability analysis, and incident response — and mentors cyber security learners at Meritshot.
Cisco-Accredited Certificates
Two industry-recognized credentials that employers actually care about.
Meritshot Program Completion Certificate
Program Completion
Cisco Cyber Security Certificate
Cisco Accredited
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NSDC-Aligned Completion Certificate
NSDC Aligned
1500+
Certificates Issued
100%
Employer Recognition
Global
Acceptance
Industry-Recognized Credentials
Get a Cisco-accredited Cyber Security Certificate trusted by top security firms worldwide.
Built for Career Impact
Certificates backed by hands-on labs, real attack simulations, and mentors from top security companies.
Seamless Digital Verification
Achievements instantly verifiable and globally accepted by recruiters across cyber security and tech.
Your Path to a Security Career
A structured 4-step journey from preparation to placement — backed by data and real results.
Profile Power-Up
Build your professional presence for the security job market.
Interview Readiness
Prepare for security interviews the way top companies run them.
Hiring Rounds
Get referred directly to 200+ security-focused hiring partners.
Offer Unlocked
We stay with you until you receive your offer letter.
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Assignments That Build Real Security Skills
7 hands-on assignments mapped directly to security job descriptions — from foundational labs to expert-level capstone projects.
Network & System Security Fundamentals Lab
Foundation for all security roles
Outcome: Network security assessment report
Linux & Security Tools Hands-On
Required for SOC and pen testing roles
Outcome: Security tools proficiency report
Lab Sessions Where Cyber Security Skills Finally Click
Live, hands-on practice that turns security concepts into real defence skills. Not passive demos — real attacks, real tools, real incidents.
Others
Meritshot
Set up your first security lab and perform real network reconnaissance using industry-standard tools — the way ethical hackers and SOC analysts do it.
Real Career Transformations
Discover how our alumni broke into Cyber Security from diverse backgrounds.
Aditya Choudhary
Senior Cloud Security Engineer · Microsoft
After 6 years of experience, I was looking for a role with global impact. Meritshot's focused preparation helped me leverage my expertise in enterprise security strategy and cloud protection, landing me a position at Microsoft.
Previously
Network Administrator
Now At
Microsoft
Senior Cloud Security Engineer
Harshita Shah
Cyber Security Analyst · HCL
I had the technical skills in threat detection, but needed to refine my interview approach for a major enterprise. Meritshot helped me strengthen my incident response and vulnerability analysis skills.
Previously
IT Support Engineer
Now At
HCL
Cyber Security Analyst
Mohit Chauhan
Cyber Security Consultant · PwC
My focus was shifting from execution to strategic advisory. Meritshot provided the framework to articulate my value in compliance and cloud security.
Previously
Security Analyst
Now At
PwC
Cyber Security Consultant
Aakriti Jain
Risk & Compliance Analyst · Google
I needed a detailed understanding of governance frameworks to move into a strategic compliance role. Meritshot helped me specialize in risk assessment and security audit methodologies.
Previously
Compliance Associate
Now At
Risk & Compliance Analyst
Aryan Singh
Cyber Security Engineer · TCS
My goal was to join a company where I could contribute to large-scale security operations. Meritshot focused me on mastering network security, SIEM tools, and incident response.
Previously
Junior Developer
Now At
TCS
Cyber Security Engineer
Aditya Choudhary
Senior Cloud Security Engineer · Microsoft
After 6 years of experience, I was looking for a role with global impact. Meritshot's focused preparation helped me leverage my expertise in enterprise security strategy and cloud protection, landing me a position at Microsoft.
Previously
Network Administrator
Now At
Microsoft
Senior Cloud Security Engineer
Harshita Shah
Cyber Security Analyst · HCL
I had the technical skills in threat detection, but needed to refine my interview approach for a major enterprise. Meritshot helped me strengthen my incident response and vulnerability analysis skills.
Previously
IT Support Engineer
Now At
HCL
Cyber Security Analyst
Mohit Chauhan
Cyber Security Consultant · PwC
My focus was shifting from execution to strategic advisory. Meritshot provided the framework to articulate my value in compliance and cloud security.
Previously
Security Analyst
Now At
PwC
Cyber Security Consultant
Aakriti Jain
Risk & Compliance Analyst · Google
I needed a detailed understanding of governance frameworks to move into a strategic compliance role. Meritshot helped me specialize in risk assessment and security audit methodologies.
Previously
Compliance Associate
Now At
Risk & Compliance Analyst
Aryan Singh
Cyber Security Engineer · TCS
My goal was to join a company where I could contribute to large-scale security operations. Meritshot focused me on mastering network security, SIEM tools, and incident response.
Previously
Junior Developer
Now At
TCS
Cyber Security Engineer
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What Our Alumni Say About Meritshot
Real stories from analysts, security engineers, and consultants who transformed their careers.
“Switched from IT to investment banking in under 8 months. The financial modeling modules and live lab sessions were absolute game-changers.”
Priya Sharma
Financial Analyst · Morgan Stanley
“The DCF and M&A case studies prepared me for every technical interview question. Now working on live advisory deals at Deloitte.”
Arjun Mehta
Financial Advisory · Deloitte
“The pitchbook creation labs were exactly what I needed. I walked into my interview with real portfolio work that set me apart from every other candidate.”
Sneha Nair
Associate · Avendus
“From knowing nothing about finance to building professional-grade models. The mentors were always available and the lab sessions made everything click.”
Karan Singh
Senior Analyst · HSBC
“The structured curriculum and real deal analysis gave me an edge that no MBA could have matched in the same timeframe. Best 9 months of my career.”
Ananya Gupta
Strategy Consultant · EY
“Switched from IT to investment banking in under 8 months. The financial modeling modules and live lab sessions were absolute game-changers.”
Priya Sharma
Financial Analyst · Morgan Stanley
“The DCF and M&A case studies prepared me for every technical interview question. Now working on live advisory deals at Deloitte.”
Arjun Mehta
Financial Advisory · Deloitte
“The pitchbook creation labs were exactly what I needed. I walked into my interview with real portfolio work that set me apart from every other candidate.”
Sneha Nair
Associate · Avendus
“From knowing nothing about finance to building professional-grade models. The mentors were always available and the lab sessions made everything click.”
Karan Singh
Senior Analyst · HSBC
“The structured curriculum and real deal analysis gave me an edge that no MBA could have matched in the same timeframe. Best 9 months of my career.”
Ananya Gupta
Strategy Consultant · EY
“Best investment I've made in my career. The blend of theory, modeling practice, and interview prep is unmatched by any other program in India.”
Vikram Patel
IB Analyst · Kotak Mahindra
“The program was incredibly rigorous and practical. The mentors have real IB experience, and the case studies are from actual deals. I cracked Goldman Sachs in 6 months.”
Aisha Rao
IB Analyst · Goldman Sachs
“Meritshot completely transformed my career. The 1:1 mentorship and real-world projects gave me the confidence to crack Amazon's interview.”
Rohit Malhotra
Full Stack Developer · Amazon
“The Data Science program covered everything from basics to Agentic AI. The hands-on projects and dataset quality was exceptional. Now working at Microsoft!”
Heena Arora
Data Scientist · Microsoft
“Nothing compared to Meritshot. The small batch size meant I got personal attention, and the mock interviews were exactly like the real thing.”
Abhishek Singh
SDE · Flipkart
“Best investment I've made in my career. The blend of theory, modeling practice, and interview prep is unmatched by any other program in India.”
Vikram Patel
IB Analyst · Kotak Mahindra
“The program was incredibly rigorous and practical. The mentors have real IB experience, and the case studies are from actual deals. I cracked Goldman Sachs in 6 months.”
Aisha Rao
IB Analyst · Goldman Sachs
“Meritshot completely transformed my career. The 1:1 mentorship and real-world projects gave me the confidence to crack Amazon's interview.”
Rohit Malhotra
Full Stack Developer · Amazon
“The Data Science program covered everything from basics to Agentic AI. The hands-on projects and dataset quality was exceptional. Now working at Microsoft!”
Heena Arora
Data Scientist · Microsoft
“Nothing compared to Meritshot. The small batch size meant I got personal attention, and the mock interviews were exactly like the real thing.”
Abhishek Singh
SDE · Flipkart
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