Security Response Mastery Program
Build real-world incident response skills through hands-on training with actual security scenarios and expert mentorship from seasoned professionals
Learn from Real Security Incidents
Our six-month intensive program takes you deep into the world of security incident response using actual case studies from our client engagements. You'll work alongside our response team on sanitized versions of real breaches, learning how to think like both an attacker and defender.
- Hands-on experience with actual incident data and forensic artifacts
- Direct mentorship from Zetalexex Hub's senior response specialists
- Small cohorts of maximum 12 students for personalized attention
- Access to enterprise-grade security tools and monitoring platforms
- Certificate of completion from an active security response firm
- Optional internship placement with our partner organizations
Six Months to Security Expertise
Each phase builds on practical skills you'll use immediately in your security career, with real-world projects that mirror what our team handles daily
Foundation & Network Analysis
Start with network fundamentals and learn to read traffic patterns like a detective. We'll teach you how to spot anomalies in network flows and understand what normal versus suspicious behavior looks like across different environments.
Weeks 1-6Threat Hunting & Detection
Develop the mindset of a threat hunter using real attack scenarios. You'll learn to follow digital breadcrumbs, understand attacker psychology, and build detection rules that actually work in production environments.
Weeks 7-12Incident Response & Forensics
Handle your first simulated breach from initial alert to final report. Learn evidence preservation, timeline reconstruction, and how to communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders under pressure.
Weeks 13-18Advanced Analysis & Capstone
Take on a complex, multi-stage attack scenario that spans several weeks. Work independently with mentor guidance to demonstrate mastery of all program concepts in a realistic business environment.
Weeks 19-24Learn from Active Practitioners
Our instructors aren't just teachers—they're the same specialists who respond to security incidents for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies
Marcus Chen
Lead Security Analyst
Former NSA analyst with twelve years of experience in advanced persistent threats. Marcus has led incident response for three major healthcare breaches and specializes in teaching students how attackers think and plan their operations.
Dr. Elena Rodriguez
Forensics Specialist
PhD in Computer Science with focus on digital forensics. Elena has testified as an expert witness in federal cybercrime cases and brings deep technical knowledge combined with clear teaching methods that make complex topics accessible.
Trevor Blackstone
Incident Response Director
Twenty years in security with experience at both startups and enterprise environments. Trevor has managed responses to nation-state attacks and ransomware campaigns, offering students real-world perspective on security operations.
Next Program Starts September 2025
Applications are now open for our autumn cohort. We're looking for motivated individuals with basic IT knowledge who want to transition into security or advance their incident response skills.
