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● 5-month course · Next batch 3 August

Cyber security, learned in a live attack lab.

Five months from IT basics to job-ready security analyst. Networking, ethical hacking, SOC operations and cloud security practised in a hands-on lab, built around the CompTIA Security+ path, with placement support until you are hired.

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100%Lab-based
0Corporate partners
4.7★On Google
4.5 LPAAvg fresher salary
Placed from this course
[ Big photo: Adarsh V. ]UST₹5.5 LPA
Adarsh V.SOC Analyst · UST
[ B.Tech fresher ]SOC Analyst
[ Big photo: Hiba N. ]IBS₹4.8 LPA
Hiba N.Security Analyst · IBS
[ IT support ]Security Analyst
[ Big photo: Jithin R. ]Consultancy₹9.5 LPA
Jithin R.Pentester · Consultancy
[ Network admin ]Pentester
[ Big photo: Amala K. ]GCC₹5.0 LPA
Amala K.SOC Analyst · GCC
[ BCA graduate ]SOC Analyst
And they are not alone.More from recent batches
Favas M.₹4.5 LPASOC · TCS
Anusree P.₹5.2 LPAAnalyst · Bank
Rohan D.₹7.0 LPASecurity · SaaS
Nayana S.₹4.8 LPASOC · Infosys
See their stories
Where past batches landed

Four of our graduates. In their own words.

Real people who finished this Cyber Security course and agreed to share their story. The salary numbers are what they were actually paid when they got placed. Tap any short to watch.

ShortsFresher to 5.5 LPA[ Shorts thumbnail: Adarsh ]
Adarsh V.SOC Analyst · UST
Shorts3 → 4.8 LPA[ Shorts thumbnail: Hiba ]
Hiba N.Security Analyst · IBS
Shorts4 → 9.5 LPA[ Shorts thumbnail: Jithin ]
Jithin R.Pentester · Consultancy
ShortsFresher to 5 LPA[ Shorts thumbnail: Amala ]
Amala K.SOC Analyst · GCC

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Why now

Why cyber security, and why now.

Every digitising business becomes a target, and India faces a documented shortage of security professionals. Defence is a skill learned by doing: reading logs, finding weaknesses and responding to incidents, which is exactly how this course is built.

750K+Unfilled security roles

India's cyber talent gap keeps demand ahead of supply year after year.

24/7SOCs never close

Security operations centres hire continuously across services and GCCs.

ZeroLayoff-resistant field

Security budgets survive downturns; breaches are costlier than salaries.

Why it is a smart move for you

Hands-on from week one

You attack and defend lab machines, not memorise definitions.

SOC-ready skills

SIEM, log analysis and incident playbooks: the exact work of your first job.

Certification path built in

Structured prep for CompTIA Security+, the baseline recruiters screen for.

Cloud security included

AWS and identity security, because that is where companies actually run.

Eligibility

Is Cyber Security right for you?

Security suits curious, methodical minds. IT and engineering backgrounds help, but motivated graduates from any stream succeed with the lab-first approach.

A strong fit if you are
  • A B.Tech, BCA or B.Sc graduate targeting security roles
  • An IT support or network professional stepping up
  • A developer or sysadmin adding security depth
  • A fresher aiming for SOC analyst roles
  • A career switcher fascinated by how attacks work
What you will need
  • A graduate degree, IT exposure helpful
  • Around 9 hours a week for five months
  • A laptop that can run virtual machines
  • No hacking experience required
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The full course

Curriculum, projects and tools.

Week-by-week structure, what past learners built, and every tool you'll touch hands-on. Curriculum 10 · Projects 3 · Tools 12.

M01IT and networking foundations24 hrs · Wk 1-3 +
M02Security fundamentals20 hrs · Wk 3-4 +
M03Ethical hacking I: reconnaissance to access26 hrs · Wk 4-6 +
M04Ethical hacking II: web attacks24 hrs · Wk 6-8 +
M05Defensive security and SOC26 hrs · Wk 8-10 +
M06Incident response and forensics20 hrs · Wk 10-12 +
M07Identity and cloud security22 hrs · Wk 12-14 +
M08GRC and security operations14 hrs · Wk 14-15 +
M09Security+ exam sprint16 hrs · Wk 15-16 +
M10Capstone and interview prep22 hrs · Wk 16-20 +
The full week-by-week syllabus is free

Every topic, project and tool, module by module. We send the complete PDF to your WhatsApp after a quick mobile verification.

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Three capstones, reviewed by working professionals

[ Screenshot: SIEM investigation dashboard ]
Capstone themeCorporate breach investigation

Given a compromised environment, hunt the intrusion in SIEM, contain it and deliver a professional incident report.

SplunkIRReporting
[ Screenshot: pentest findings report ]
Capstone themeWeb application pentest

A scoped pentest of a vulnerable application with methodology, findings and remediation guidance.

Burp SuiteOWASPMethodology
[ Screenshot: cloud audit checklist ]
Capstone themeCloud security hardening

Audit an intentionally misconfigured AWS account, fix identity and storage exposures and document the baseline.

AWSIAMHardening

Every tool you'll touch

KLKali LinuxAttack toolkit
NMNmapScanning
BPBurp SuiteWeb testing
MSMetasploitExploitation
SPSplunkSIEM
WSWiresharkPacket analysis
LXLinuxDaily driver
AWSAWSCloud security
VMVirtualBoxLab VMs
OSOSINT toolsRecon
HCHashcatPasswords
TIMITRE ATT&CKThreat mapping
Who teaches this

Led by a senior practitioner, backed by a full-time mentor.

Your batch is led by an experienced security professional who works on live projects. A full-time Cokonet mentor supports the batch day to day, so help is always a message away.

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Lead trainer · Industry expert · Currently practising Rahim K.

Runs security assessments and SOC consulting for enterprises.

A practising security consultant who tests real corporate defences. He leads your batch with fresh war stories and lab challenges from live engagements.

11 years experienceEx · Big 4 security
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Full-time mentor · Cokonet Gopika V.

Your full-time Cokonet mentor for daily doubts, lab troubleshooting and exam drills between the lead sessions.

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What you walk away with

One certificate included. The industry exams are optional.

Every graduate earns the Cokonet completion certificate, backed by a verified capstone portfolio. The official industry exams are prepped for in the course, but booked and paid separately.

Included with the course
[ Certificate preview: Cokonet completion certificate ]
Cokonet completion certificate

Issued on completion of all modules and the three capstone projects. Shareable on LinkedIn with a verifiable link.

Optional industry certifications

We prepare you for these during the course. The exams themselves are booked with the certification body and charged separately.

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
90 questions · 90 mins750/900 to passOptional · charged separately
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) orientation
EC-Council pathwayGuidance includedOptional · charged separately
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How placement works

Six steps to your first offer.

The career track runs alongside the coursework from week one. Placement isn't an afterthought here.

1

Skills + portfolio

Build offensive, defensive and cloud security skills with three lab capstones.

2

Certification prep

Structured preparation for CompTIA Security+ during the course.

3

Resume + LinkedIn

Rebuilt to a professional rubric by the placement lead, projects front and centre.

4

Three mock interviews

Technical scenarios and behavioural rounds, all recorded, with feedback.

5

Matched introductions

We introduce you to specific roles across 400+ corporate partners. We don't blast your CV.

6

Offer & beyond

Negotiation help, then onboarding coaching. Support continues 6 months post-completion.

0Years training since 2010
0Corporate partners
₹15 LPAHighest package recorded
58%Average hike for switchers

Freshers typically start between Rs 3.5 and Rs 6 LPA, with a 90-day median time to a first offer. Numbers verified in our published placement reports.

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Where our learners get hired.Alumni work in SOCs, security teams and consulting practices across services firms and GCCs.
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After the course

What you will be after this course.

The typical Cyber Security career path. Switch the market to see indicative pay.

Showing India base CTC ranges
YearRoleBase CTC
Year 0Course completeCertified + portfolio
Year 1SOC Analyst L1Rs 3.5-6 L
Year 2-3Security Analyst L2Rs 6-11 L
Year 3-5Senior Analyst / PentesterRs 11-19 L
Year 5-7Security Engineer / LeadRs 19-30 L
Year 7-8Security ArchitectRs 30-45 L

Ranges compiled from public 2025-26 market data (Glassdoor, market salary guides). Your offer depends on skills, employer and location.

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A direct comparison

Cokonet vs other EdTechs. No spin.

An honest side-by-side with the typical online "Cyber Security" course.

What mattersTypical online EdTechCokonet Academy
Recognition✕ Self-issued, not recognised.✓ CompTIA Security+ certification track.
Cohort size✕ 100–500+; a row in a sheet.✓ 25 max, the trainer knows you.
Trainers✕ Often recent grads, scripted.✓ Industry pros on live projects.
Hands-on✕ Slides and a recorded screen.✓ Live attack-defence labs, real SIEM, documented incidents.
Placement claims✕ "95-100% assistance", vague.✓ 76% verified, a published method.
Refund✕ Usually none after session 1.✓ 7-day refund, no questions asked.
In-person option✕ Online-only.✓ TVM, Kochi + Bengaluru in-person centres.

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FAQ

The questions people actually ask.

If yours isn't here, a counsellor answers it on a 20-minute call.

Do I need to know programming to start in cyber security? +
Not to start. Networking and Linux matter more for analyst roles. We teach scripting basics where they help, and the lab-first approach means you learn by investigating, not by coding.
Is this ethical hacking or defensive security? +
Both, deliberately. You learn attacks so you can recognise them, then spend equal depth on SOC, SIEM and incident response, because defensive roles are where most first jobs are.
Which certification does the course prepare me for? +
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701), the baseline global recruiters screen for, with structured mock exams. We also orient you on the CEH pathway. Exams are booked with the bodies and charged separately.
What is the starting salary in cyber security? +
SOC analysts typically start between Rs 3.5 and 6 lakh. With two years and incident experience, Rs 6 to 11 lakh is common, and specialists climb quickly from there.
Is cyber security hard for someone from a non-IT background? +
It is demanding but learnable. The first month builds networking and Linux from fundamentals. Curiosity and methodical thinking predict success better than a specific degree.
Will I get hands-on lab practice or just theory? +
The course is built around a lab. You attack vulnerable machines, investigate simulated breaches in Splunk and harden cloud accounts. Every module ends in evidence you can show.
Is it online or classroom, and is Malayalam support available? +
Both. In-person batches in Trivandrum, Kochi and Bengaluru, plus live online batches across Kerala and the GCC. Sessions are in clear English with Malayalam support.
Do you guarantee a job after the course? +
No, and we will not pretend otherwise. We provide structured placement support and real introductions across 400+ corporate partners, with support continuing six months after you finish.
Upcoming cohorts · seats capped at 25

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3 August 2026MondayFilling fast
  • Mode · Trivandrum + Online
  • Schedule · Weekday evenings
  • Trainer · Rahim K.
  • Language · English with Malayalam support
  • Certification · CompTIA Security+ prep included
  • Payment · EMI and scholarships available
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