Cybersecurity Academy

• IT professionals (upskilling)
• Young school graduates
• Career switcher (reskilling)

• Registration is reserved exclusively for candidates who have successfully completed the selection process.
• Applicants must have passed the assessment test and completed the interview with the Academy coordinator.
• Registrations made without completing this process will be cancelled. If you need any help regarding this process, please contact academy@dlh.lu.

The Cybersecurity Academy is a technical, project-oriented training programme structured around core modules, specialised tracks, and a final capstone project. It provides participants with a structured pathway to develop competencies in cybersecurity through progressive learning and practical application. This programme is delivered full-time (40h/week) and part-time (20h/week) and combines theoretical foundations with practical application.

In this academy, you will work on hands-on projects covering the following topics:

Common Core Program

• Cybersecurity Foundations
• Operating Systems & Shell
• Security Fundamentals
• Scripting & Enumeration

Specialisation: Offensive Cybersecurity

Specialisation: Defensive Cybersecurity

Common Core Program:

Cybersecurity Foundations

• Introduction to cybersecurity principles and careers
• Ethical frameworks and best practices
• Version control and collaboration tools (Git, GitHub)

Operating Systems & Shell

• Linux and Windows fundamentals
• Command-line proficiency
• System file structures and permissions

Security Fundamentals

• Networking basics (TCP/IP, firewalls, routing)
• Threat types and attack vectors
• Risk management and basic security controls

Scripting & Enumeration

• Bash, PowerShell and Python scripting essentials
• Network and system scanning
• Automation of reconnaissance tasks

Specialisation: Offensive Cybersecurity (4 months / 40h per week)

• Reconnaissance & OSINT
• Web Attacks
• Exploitation Techniques
• Mobile & Cloud Testing
• Reporting & Ethics

Specialisation: Defensive Cybersecurity (4 months / 40h per week)

• Security Operations
• Incident Response
• Endpoint Security
• Identity & Cloud Security
• Governance & Resilience

The Cybersecurity Academy follows a project-oriented approach designed to provide hands-on experience while allowing flexibility for participants.

• Project-Based Learning
• Flexible Schedule
• Mandatory On-Site Presence
• Integrated Skills Developm