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Students Straight Out of 12th
Students from any stream can start with the fundamentals and gradually move into networking, Linux, security testing, SOC and AI security.
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Best After 12th 3-Month Cyber Security Program in Mohali
A fast-paced three-month programme designed to take beginners from cybersecurity fundamentals to hands-on networking, ethical hacking, web security, SOC and SIEM, cloud security, Python automation, and AI-powered security projects — with career and placement preparation built into the final stage.
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01Where this starts
Course Overview
This three-month AI-Powered Cyber Security Program in Mohali is designed for students who want to enter the cybersecurity field with practical skills instead of only theoretical knowledge.
Month 1 — Cybersecurity, Networking & System Administration: Start with the fundamentals of cybersecurity, including the CIA triad, security domains, common cyber attacks, cybersecurity careers, cyber laws and ethics. Move into computer hardware and operating systems, Windows and Linux administration, user and group management, file permissions, and system configuration. Networking is covered from the ground up, including OSI and TCP/IP models, IPv4 and IPv6, IP addressing, subnetting, routing and switching, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPNs, ports and protocols. You will also work with VMware Workstation and VirtualBox to install Kali Linux and Windows Server and create a controlled cybersecurity lab. Git and GitHub are introduced for version control and project documentation. AI tools such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini and GitHub Copilot are also introduced for cybersecurity research, productivity and learning. Mini projects: Cybersecurity lab setup, secure Linux installation, network documentation and password policy implementation.
Month 2 — Ethical Hacking, Web Security & SOC: The second month moves into practical security testing. Learn information gathering through OSINT, DNS enumeration, subdomain discovery and other reconnaissance techniques. Work with tools such as Nmap, Wireshark, Nikto, Gobuster and Nuclei for vulnerability assessment. Web application security covers HTTP/HTTPS, cookies, sessions, APIs and the OWASP Top 10, including concepts around SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, authentication weaknesses and file upload vulnerabilities. Use Burp Suite for web security testing through Proxy, Target, Repeater, Intruder, Decoder and Comparer. The defensive side introduces Security Operations Centre concepts, monitoring, log analysis, incident response and SIEM fundamentals using platforms such as Wazuh and Splunk. AI-assisted security topics include AI-supported vulnerability analysis, report generation, log analysis, threat detection and security analytics. Mini projects: DVWA assessment, OWASP Juice Shop assessment, vulnerability assessment report and AI-assisted log analyser.
Month 3 — Advanced Security, Cloud, Python & AI Automation: The final month introduces advanced security concepts including Metasploit Framework, password attack concepts, wireless security, Active Directory fundamentals and privilege escalation concepts. Learn cloud security fundamentals across AWS and Azure, including IAM, security groups and basic container security concepts involving Docker and Kubernetes. Python is introduced for cybersecurity automation, including automation scripts, API interaction, log parsing and report generation. You will then explore AI security automation using APIs from OpenAI and Google Gemini to create practical security solutions. The programme concludes with an industry-style capstone project and placement preparation covering resumes, GitHub portfolios, LinkedIn optimisation, cybersecurity interview questions, technical interviews, HR interviews and practical mock rounds.
Where it takes you
- SOC Analyst
- Junior Penetration Tester
- Security Analyst
- IT Security Support Specialist
- Vulnerability Assessment Associate
- Security Consultant
02Skills you collect
What You'll Learn
Four practical outcomes, each built in a controlled environment — your own lab, an authorised web assessment, a SOC workflow and an AI-assisted security project.
Build Your Own Cybersecurity Lab
Set up a controlled virtual environment using VMware or VirtualBox with Kali Linux and Windows Server. Use this lab for later networking and security exercises.
Perform Web Security Assessments
Work with deliberately vulnerable applications such as DVWA and OWASP Juice Shop to understand web vulnerabilities and practise security testing using Burp Suite.
Understand SOC & SIEM Operations
Learn how security teams monitor systems, analyse logs, investigate suspicious activity and respond to incidents using platforms such as Wazuh and Splunk.
Build an AI-Powered Security Project
Develop an AI-assisted cybersecurity solution such as a security assistant, threat-analysis tool, log analyser, SOC dashboard or vulnerability-analysis application.
03The route
Course Curriculum
Three months, three stages — fundamentals, networking and the lab; then testing, web security and the SOC; then advanced security, cloud, Python, AI automation and the capstone.
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Introduction to cybersecurity
- CIA triad
- Cybersecurity domains
- Common cyber attacks
- Cybersecurity career paths
- Cyber laws and ethics
- Computer & Operating Systems
- Computer hardware basics
- Operating systems
- Windows administration
- Linux administration
- User and group management
- File system permissions
- Networking Fundamentals
- OSI model
- TCP/IP model
- IPv4 and IPv6
- IP addressing
- Subnetting
- Routing and switching
- DNS
- DHCP
- NAT
- VPN
- Common ports and protocols
- Virtualization
- VMware Workstation
- VirtualBox
- Kali Linux installation
- Windows Server installation
- Cybersecurity lab setup
- Git & GitHub
- Git installation
- Git commands
- Branching
- Version control
- GitHub workflow
- AI for Cybersecurity
- Introduction to AI
- ChatGPT for cybersecurity
- Google Gemini
- GitHub Copilot
- Prompt engineering
- AI research techniques
- Mini Projects
- Home cybersecurity lab setup
- Secure Linux installation
- Network documentation
- Password policy implementation
Hands-on Labs & Mini Projects
Every month ends in lab work rather than revision — the lab build and network documentation in month one, authorised DVWA and Juice Shop assessments in month two, and the AI-powered capstone in month three.
Outcome
By completing the curriculum, students will have built a controlled lab, assessed authorised targets, worked a SOC and SIEM workflow, automated tasks with Python and shipped an AI-assisted security project.
04Your toolkit
Tools You Will Actually Work With
The programme introduces learners to tools and platforms used across cybersecurity labs, security testing, monitoring, automation and AI-assisted security workflows.
Kali LinuxWindows ServerVMware WorkstationVirtualBoxGit & GitHubNmapWiresharkNiktoGobusterNucleiBurp SuiteMetasploitHydraWazuhSplunkPythonKali LinuxWindows ServerVMware WorkstationVirtualBoxGit & GitHubNmapWiresharkNiktoGobusterNucleiBurp SuiteMetasploitHydraWazuhSplunkPythonKali LinuxWindows ServerVMware WorkstationVirtualBoxGit & GitHubNmapWiresharkNiktoGobusterNucleiBurp SuiteMetasploitHydraWazuhSplunkPython
AWSAzureDockerKubernetesDVWAOWASP Juice ShopTryHackMeHack The BoxPortSwigger Web Security AcademyOverTheWireChatGPTGoogle GeminiGitHub CopilotOpenAI APIGemini APIAWSAzureDockerKubernetesDVWAOWASP Juice ShopTryHackMeHack The BoxPortSwigger Web Security AcademyOverTheWireChatGPTGoogle GeminiGitHub CopilotOpenAI APIGemini APIAWSAzureDockerKubernetesDVWAOWASP Juice ShopTryHackMeHack The BoxPortSwigger Web Security AcademyOverTheWireChatGPTGoogle GeminiGitHub CopilotOpenAI APIGemini API
- Kali Linux
- The lab's testing distribution.
- Windows Server
- The second lab machine, for administration and AD basics.
- VMware Workstation
- Host the controlled lab environment.
- VirtualBox
- The alternative hypervisor for the same lab.
- Git & GitHub
- Version control and project documentation.
- Nmap
- Host discovery and service enumeration on authorised targets.
- Wireshark
- Read traffic at the packet level.
- Nikto
- Scan web servers for known issues.
- Gobuster
- Directory and subdomain enumeration.
- Nuclei
- Template-driven vulnerability scanning.
- Burp Suite
- Proxy, Repeater, Intruder and the rest of the web testing workflow.
- Metasploit
- Framework concepts, used in the lab only.
- Hydra
- Password attack concepts against lab systems.
- Wazuh
- SIEM monitoring, alerts and log analysis.
- Splunk
- Log search and security analytics basics.
- Python
- Automate scripts, parse logs and generate reports.
- AWS
- Cloud security fundamentals, IAM and security groups.
- Azure
- The second cloud platform for the same concepts.
- Docker
- Container security basics.
- Kubernetes
- Orchestration security concepts.
- DVWA
- A deliberately vulnerable app for authorised practice.
- OWASP Juice Shop
- A second intentionally vulnerable target.
- TryHackMe
- Guided rooms for structured practice.
- Hack The Box
- Lab machines for applied practice.
- PortSwigger Web Security Academy
- Web security labs from the Burp authors.
- OverTheWire
- Wargames for Linux and networking fundamentals.
- ChatGPT
- Research, explanation and report drafting.
- Google Gemini
- A second assistant for the same work.
- GitHub Copilot
- AI assistance while writing automation.
- OpenAI API
- Build the AI security assistant.
- Gemini API
- The alternative API behind the same project.
05Is this you?
Who Can Do This Course
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Students Taking a Gap or Summer Term
A three-month programme can provide a structured introduction to cybersecurity before starting a degree such as BCA, B.Sc IT or another technology programme.
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Degree Students
Students pursuing BCA, B.Sc IT, Computer Science or related programmes can use the course to gain practical exposure alongside their academic studies.
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Beginners Exploring Cybersecurity
If you are interested in cybersecurity but are unsure where to start, the programme provides a structured path from fundamentals to hands-on projects.
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IT Support Professionals & Career Switchers
People with experience in computers, networking or technical support can use the programme to develop cybersecurity-focused skills.
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Self-Taught Learners
If you have learned cybersecurity through videos, labs and online platforms but need a structured learning path, this programme brings the topics together into a guided curriculum.
06Why this one
Why This Programme Is Worth Three Months
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Strong Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Learn cybersecurity concepts, operating systems and networking before moving into ethical hacking and security operations.
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Ethical Hacking & Web Security
Understand reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, web application security and security testing in controlled environments.
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SOC & SIEM Fundamentals
Learn security monitoring, log analysis, incident response and SIEM concepts using Wazuh and Splunk.
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AI in Cybersecurity
Explore how AI can support vulnerability analysis, security research, log analysis, reporting and threat detection.
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Python & Security Automation
Use Python to automate repetitive security tasks, work with APIs, process logs and generate reports.
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Capstone & Career Preparation
Finish with an AI-powered cybersecurity project and preparation for resumes, portfolios, interviews and entry-level opportunities.
07Why now
Three Months to Build Practical Cybersecurity Skills
Cybersecurity is broader than ethical hacking alone. Modern security teams need people who understand networking, operating systems, web security, monitoring, cloud environments, automation and emerging AI tools.
This programme brings those foundations together in a focused three-month learning path.
What the three months include
- Hands-on cybersecurity labsA controlled VMware or VirtualBox environment you build yourself.
- Multiple mini projectsFour in month one and four in month two, before the capstone.
- Web security practiceDVWA and Juice Shop through Burp Suite, on authorised targets.
- SOC and SIEM exposureMonitoring, log analysis and incident response with Wazuh and Splunk.
- Python automationScripts, API interaction, log parsing and report generation.
- Cloud security fundamentalsAWS and Azure IAM, security groups and container basics.
- AI-powered security projectThe capstone — a SOC dashboard, assistant or detection tool.
- Resume and interview preparationATS resume, GitHub portfolio, LinkedIn and mock rounds.
Talk to a Course Advisor
Ten minutes with a course counsellor settles eligibility, session timings, fees and where this leads — before you commit three months to it.
08Certification
Get Certified in Cyber Security Program
Complete the programme and receive course certification based on the training requirements and project work completed during the programme.
Industry Course CertificateDocument your successful completion of the Cyber Security Program.
Project PortfolioBuild practical projects that can be presented during interviews and added to your professional portfolio.
Project CertificateReceive project documentation/certification where applicable based on programme completion.
Placement SupportGet support with resume preparation, interview practice, portfolio development and relevant career opportunities.
Capstone Defense
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Project Completion Certificate
ISO 9001:2015 Accredited
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Course Completion Certificate
Two documents on completion — the course certificate, and a separate certificate for the capstone you build and defend. Click any card to inspect in full screen.
09Where it leads
What Job Roles Can I Target?
Depending on your skills, qualifications and experience, potential entry-level paths can include:
Entry-level paths
Monitor alerts, triage events and follow the incident lifecycle.
10What you build
Hands-On Projects You Will Build
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Home Cybersecurity Lab Setup
Build a controlled virtual lab using Kali Linux and Windows Server on VMware or VirtualBox. Month 1 · Kali Linux · VMware
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Network Documentation & Hardening
Document IP addressing, subnetting, DNS, DHCP and other network configurations while applying basic security practices to your lab. Month 1 · Networking
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DVWA & Juice Shop Security Assessments
Work with deliberately vulnerable applications to understand web security concepts and practise authorised security testing using Burp Suite. Month 2 · Burp Suite
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Vulnerability Assessment Report
Use tools such as Nmap and Nuclei in a controlled environment, analyse findings and create a structured security assessment report. Month 2 · Nmap · Nuclei
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AI-Assisted Log Analyser
Explore Wazuh/Splunk logs and create an AI-assisted workflow for analysing and categorising security-related events. Month 2 · Wazuh · Splunk
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AI-Powered Cybersecurity Capstone
Build a complete AI-assisted cybersecurity solution such as an AI SOC dashboard, security assistant, threat detection application or phishing detection tool. Month 3 · Python · AI APIs · Capstone
11How it works
Learn It. Build It. Make It Yours.
Every project follows a simple three-stage workflow.
Understand
Understand the security requirement, identify the problem and select the appropriate tools.
Home Cybersecurity Lab SetupBuild
Work hands-on in a controlled environment while applying concepts through practical exercises.
Network Documentation & HardeningPresent
Document your work, explain your approach and turn the project into a portfolio story that you can discuss during interviews.
DVWA & Juice Shop Security Assessments12Why techcadd
Why Students Choose techcadd
Choosing a cybersecurity programme is about more than the syllabus. Practical lab access, trainer guidance, project work and career preparation all matter.
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Practical Learning
The programme focuses on labs and projects so students can apply cybersecurity concepts instead of relying only on theory.
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Structured Learning Path
The curriculum progresses from cybersecurity fundamentals and networking to ethical hacking, SOC, cloud, Python and AI security.
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Controlled Security Labs
Practice cybersecurity concepts only in authorised and deliberately vulnerable environments designed for learning.
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AI-Integrated Cybersecurity
AI tools and APIs are introduced as productivity and security-assistance technologies throughout the programme.
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Project-Based Portfolio
Students finish with multiple practical projects that can demonstrate their learning during interviews.
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Career Preparation
Resume development, GitHub portfolio guidance, LinkedIn optimisation and mock interviews help students prepare for entry-level opportunities.
13Who has walked it
Students who started where you are
Alumni of this route, on what changed once they were sitting in interviews.
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I joined Techcadd right after my B.Tech from a college in Kharar. Honestly, my degree taught me theory but nothing practical. The trainers here made me actually use Kali Linux and Metasploit in labs, not just read about them. Got an interview call within a month of finishing the course!
Being a girl from a non-tech background (I did BA), I was nervous about joining a cybersecurity course. The trainers at Techcadd's Mohali centre were so patient and broke everything down step by step. Now I'm working as a junior SOC analyst in Chandigarh IT Park.
Came here straight after 12th (non-medical). My cousin studies in Mohali and recommended Techcadd. The hands-on labs with Wireshark and Nmap really helped me understand networking properly, something I was always confused about in school.
I was working a regular IT support job and wanted to switch into security. Techcadd's flexible session timing let me attend classes after work hours. The mentors genuinely know the Mohali/Chandigarh job market and helped me tailor my resume for local companies.
What stood out for me was how small the 1:1 session format was. I could ask questions without feeling embarrassed, and the trainer actually remembered where each student was struggling. Big online courses never gave me that.
Honestly went in with zero coding background. A few weeks in, I was doing basic penetration testing exercises in the lab. It's not magic, you have to put in the effort, but the structure Techcadd provides makes it manageable even for beginners.
I commute from Chandigarh to the Mohali centre and it's totally worth it. The trainers have real industry experience, you can tell from how they explain real attack scenarios instead of just definitions from a textbook.
Working in a local IT company already, I took this course to specialize in security. The certification guidance and the practical exposure with tools like Burp Suite and Nessus made a visible difference in my next internal role change.
Techcadd's placement team actually followed up with me for weeks after the course ended, not just during the sales pitch. Landed a security support role in a Mohali-based company within two months.
I researched a lot of cybersecurity courses in Mohali before choosing Techcadd. What convinced me was the practical lab access and the fact that trainers actually work in the field. No regrets, learned way more than I expected.
14Before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Still unsure? A ten-minute call with a counsellor usually settles it faster than any brochure.
The programme is designed to be completed in 3 months, covering cybersecurity fundamentals, networking, ethical hacking, web security, SOC and SIEM, cloud security, Python automation and AI-powered cybersecurity projects.
15Final stage
Ask About Cyber Security Program
Have questions about course duration, fees, session timings, eligibility, projects or career preparation? Speak with a course counsellor and understand whether the After 12th 3-Month Cyber Security Program in Mohali matches your goals.
Location: Mohali, Punjab. Counselling hours: contact the Mohali team for current counselling timings.
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After completing the programme, you can continue building towards entry-level cybersecurity and IT security roles.
You will have exposure to
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
- Network security concepts
- Linux administration
- Vulnerability assessment
- Web application security
- Ethical hacking concepts
- SOC operations
- SIEM fundamentals
- Cloud security
- Python automation
- AI-assisted security workflows
- Security reporting
- Cybersecurity project development