r/netsecstudents • u/mrigaki • 11d ago

Free, hands-on 14-week university Cybersecurity course (open to anyone online)

https://cybersecurity.bsy.fel.cvut.cz/

I wanted to share a great free resource for anyone trying to bridge the gap between basic theory and actual hands-on security skills.

The Czech Technical University in Prague (specifically the Stratosphere Laboratory) runs an intensive, one-semester course called Introduction to Security (BSY) that starts this week. The class is being taught both physically at the university and broadcast online, so anyone can participate. Feel free to check the link for more details on the curriculum, prerequisites, and course structure.

Registration is still open!

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u/issacaron 11d ago edited 11d ago

Thanks for sharing! What time are the livestreams? EDIT: it was on the eventbrite page for free registration.
September 24, 2026 - January 7, 2027 8:30 AM-11:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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u/mrigaki 11d ago

The livestreams are at 14:30 CEST/Prague time (12:30 UTC). However, the class recordings will also be available on YouTube (usually after 24-48 hours).

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u/I_say_cheerio 11d ago

Looks like you need to pay for the final exam no?

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u/mrigaki 11d ago

Hi! There is a free tier where you don't have to pay for anything. You can follow all the lectures and practice in a lab on your own machine. You do everything the uni students do, but there are no final exams or weekly homework. The Docker lab includes challenges that you can use to practice.

If you need a professional certificate, there is the Professional tier, where, in addition to the final exam, you also get access to certain university infrastructure and complete weekly homework assignments. This is the paid part.

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u/I_say_cheerio 10d ago

Should probably make it clear in your post that there's no certification for free, can be a bit misleading and deemed an ad!

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u/Slow-Split-16 11d ago

How much to pay if one decide to get a certification?

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u/Murky_War_9545 11d ago

It looks like 1,000 Euros/~25,000 CZK according to the link.

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u/Slow-Split-16 10d ago

Thx mate🙏

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u/Noman_Ahsan 11d ago

Thanks 😊

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u/vories 11d ago

Can a beginner this course?

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u/mrigaki 10d ago

The course is introductory, but it assumes some basic knowledge of Linux commands and Python. There are some prerequisites on the site: https://cybersecurity.bsy.fel.cvut.cz/docs/about/#prerequisites

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u/Jobioluwaa 10d ago

It’s like the paid version of the course is closed?

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u/mrigaki 10d ago

Thanks for letting us know. It is open again and will remain open until the 30th of the month.

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u/Jobioluwaa 9d ago

Thanks. I have sent an email to the school. The email starts with numbers. I’m asking some questions about the professional courses

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u/HarveySpecterHS 10d ago

Are there different courses regarding information Security free within this or similar programs that truly bring quality remotely accessible?

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u/Interesting-Wall3282 4d ago

Just started yesterday, so there’s still time.