- Students, graduates, and career changers starting or transitioning into cybersecurity
- IT and support professionals upskilling into cyber defense roles
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Real world threats training, not multiple choice tests, to empower you with the skills to make an impact on Day 1
- 100% online, AI-driven cybersecurity training
- Master today’s most in-demand cybersecurity skills
- Beginner-friendly training that requires no prior experience
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University of Richmond
About RICH
The University of Richmond partners with IronCircle to provide premier cybersecurity training. Through this collaboration, learners gain the technical skills and practical expertise needed to protect digital assets and meet growing industry demand.
Founded in 1830 in Virginia, the University of Richmond is a nationally recognized private liberal arts institution celebrated for its academic innovation and dedication to student success. The university combines the strengths of liberal arts with professional and interdisciplinary programs, preparing graduates to think critically and lead in diverse industries. With a focus on fostering creativity, collaboration, and leadership, Richmond provides students with a well rounded education that equips them to adapt in a fast changing world. The university emphasizes close faculty-student engagement, hands-on learning opportunities, and a supportive campus environment that empowers learners to thrive. This commitment to excellence ensures that Richmond graduates are ready to make a lasting impact in their careers and communities.
Learn In-Demand Skills for the Growing Cyber Industry
Whether you’re just starting out, sharpening your edge, or proving you’re the best, IronCircle cyber pathways align with real-world cybersecurity roles.
By 2030, the global cybersecurity talent shortage is predicted to reach 85 million.* Now is the time to kick-start your cyber career.
Source: World Economic Forum
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Why Choose IronCircle
Step into the only AI-powered cybersecurity training metaverse.
IronCircle isn’t just another online course—it’s an adaptive, hands-on learning
environment where you move seamlessly from concepts to live labs to industry-recognized certifications.
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Learn real-world skills that top employers are looking for.
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Program Overview
The Cyber Defense Track + Certified Cybersecurity Associate is a complete, beginner-friendly training experience that takes you from foundational digital literacy to real-world cybersecurity readiness.
Skill Level
Beginner
Non-Technical
Recommended Pacing
10
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40
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- Cybersecurity fundamentals, networking, and cloud security
- SOC workflows, alert triage, and incident response
- Threat intelligence lifecycle, actor profiling, and infrastructure tracking
- Reporting and communication in cybersecurity operations
- Real-world labs using Splunk, Wireshark, MISP, and ThreatConnect
- Understand cybersecurity principles and operational workflows
- Detect, analyze, and escalate threats using SOC tools
- Conduct log and SIEM-based threat detection
- Contribute to threat intelligence and incident response efforts
- Communicate security findings to both technical and executive audiences
Expert Instructors With
Hands-On Cyber Expertise
At IronCycle, our instructors bring extensive experience and a deep understanding of the field directly to learners. They stand beside you to help turn your training to real-world skills.
Professor Emeritus & Cyber Expert
Dr. Avi Rubin
Avi Rubin, Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and former Technical Director of the Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute (ISI), is the founder of Harbor Labs. Widely recognized across academia, industry, and government, he is a leading authority in computer security and applied cryptography.
Staff Infrastructure Architect
Christina Mason
With 20+ years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, Christina Mason loves sharing her passion for InfoSec. She makes learning fun, encourages persistent questioning, and inspires students to explore hands-on solutions. Her “superpower” is turning evolving technical challenges into teachable moments that leave learners confident and curious.
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