Building the
Next Generation
of Defenders

In this program, students will learn how to secure businesses by implementing industry-standard policies and procedures. They will also learn how to analyze and investigate data to identify and mitigate cyber attacks. Finally, they will develop skills needed to communicate risks and practices to a range of diverse audiences.

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Threat Detection // Network Security // Ethical Hacking // Incident Response // Cloud Security // SIEM & Logging // CTF Competitions // CompTIA Security+ // Digital Forensics // Threat Detection // Network Security // Ethical Hacking // Incident Response // Cloud Security // SIEM & Logging // CTF Competitions // CompTIA Security+ // Digital Forensics //

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Tools, Certs & Resources

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Tools & Platforms

Students work with industry-standard security tools used by real professionals. Students use Azure Data Explorer through with KC7 Cyber and Linux Virtual machines with Cyber.org

ADX Kali Linux Powershell Wireshark

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Certifications Covered

The program prepares students for industry-recognized certifications. Students will obtain certifications for IC3, ITS Cybersecurity, and SC-900 through Microsoft.

IC3 Network+ Cybersecurity SC-900

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Program Overview

The Cybersecurity program at The HILL is a 3-year program for any grade level. Students will begin with entry-level skills before working towards internships and dual credit.

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Lab Environment

We are currently in the process of building our own server stack to host Virtual Machines so that students can run real scenarios using data generated from our partners' experiences.

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Competitions & Events

Using the KC7 Cyber platform, students participate in CTF-like challenges to gain real-world experience and recognition. Tabletop exercises are organized by The University of Kentucky and CISA.

KC7 Cyber Table Top Exercises CTF

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Career Pathways

This program will prepare students for everything from entry level positions such as helpdesk to high stakes positions like security analysts and IT Administrators.

SOC Analyst Pen Tester Cloud Security DFIR

Building the Next Generation of Defenders

Inside the Lab

Tools, Certs & Resources

Building the
Next Generation
of Defenders