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Cyber Competency Builder with Just Hacking Training

Applications Open June 8th

Cyber Competency Builder with Just Hacking Training

Cyber Competency Builder with Just Hacking Training (JHT) delivers data-driven professional development. By analyzing WiCyS member assessments and cross-referencing them with evolving industry needs, we pinpointed and targeted critical skills gaps. To ensure maximum impact, every course is directly mapped to core organizational competencies. This creates a structured, high-value training rollout designed to keep our members highly competitive in the cybersecurity workforce.

What You’ll Gain

  • Job-Ready Technical Skills: Hands-on experience tailored to modern, in-demand cybersecurity roles.
  • Targeted Skills Gap Closure: Training informed by data assessments to fix specific weak spots and elevate your technical capabilities.
  • Direct Expert Mentorship: Exclusive access to course authors and JHT staff for guidance, troubleshooting, and industry insights.
  • Community Support: Move through the program alongside a dedicated cohort of WiCyS peers.

Who Should Apply

  • Open to all career levels
  • Aspiring & Advancing Professionals: WiCyS members looking to pivot into technical roles or level up their existing cybersecurity skillset.
  • Blue and Red Teamers: Anyone eager to master specialized domains like AI-driven defense, malware analysis, or web application penetration testing.
  • Self-Motivated Learners: Individuals capable of managing self-paced online courses who want the added accountability of live weekly touchpoints.

2026 Course Sessions

This specialized program features three courses offered in succession.

⚠️ Important Application Note: Please note that each course has its own independent application process. Acceptance into one course does not guarantee entry into the next; you must apply for each course separately.

2026 Sessions

Course 1: AI Cyber Defense Ops
  • Dates: July 6 – August 3, 2026
  • Description: Designed to provide practical, job-ready skills utilizing Claude for key Blue Team roles, including detection engineering, incident response, and GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance).
  • Format: Self-paced, online course with a recommended five-week study schedule.
  • Cohort Bonus: WiCyS cohort members receive exclusive one-hour live sessions with the author or JHT staff every Monday at 4:00 PM CT for five weeks, starting July 6.

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Course 2: Script-Based Malware Analysis
  • Dates: Tentatively starting late August through September 2026
  • Description: Dive deep into analyzing script-based threats, understanding malware behavior, and strengthening defensive postures.
  • Format: Self-paced online curriculum with live cohort support.

Course 2 Registration (Opening Soon)

    Course 3: Web App Pentesting – Jr Analyst
    • Dates: Tentatively starting in October 2026
    • Description: Learn the fundamentals of offensive security, OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities, and hands-on web application penetration testing.
    • Format: Self-paced online curriculum with live cohort support.
    • Registration opens October 1 to coincide with Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

    Course 3 Registration (Opening October 1)

      Application & Participation Details

      • Membership Requirement: Applicants must be current WiCyS members in good standing.
      • Independent Admissions: As a reminder, you must submit a unique application for each individual course you wish to take.
      • Time Commitment: Participants should expect to dedicate approximately 5–7 hours per week to complete the self-paced materials and attend the weekly live mentor sessions.

      Informational Webinar

      Interested in learning more before applying? Join us for a live information session to learn about the curriculum, expectations, and how to submit a competitive application.

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