Career-ready cybersecurity education, built for the real world.
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The Cybersecurity Residency Pathway
The MNC-CTC Cybersecurity Residency Program is a comprehensive, multi-year journey designed to take you from foundational learning to advanced professional practice and continuous upskilling.
You’ll begin with the Pre-Apprenticeship Readiness Period, building the confidence and focus to succeed in cybersecurity training. In Year 1, you’ll master the Foundations of Cybersecurity and Leadership, followed by Year 2, where you’ll choose a Cybersecurity Specialization aligned with your career goals. Finally, in Year 3, you’ll apply your expertise and expand your skills through real-world simulations in the Advanced Specialization and Consultancy Experience.
Each stage blends hands-on learning, live instruction, and leadership development—preparing you to enter and grow within the cybersecurity workforce ready to lead, defend, and make an impact.
Pre-Apprenticeship Readiness Period (60 Clock Hours)
Delivery Format: Hybrid (Self-Paced Research + Synchronous Live Discussions)
Duration: 3 months
The Pre-Apprenticeship Readiness Period serves as the entry point into the MNC-CTC Cybersecurity Residency Program, providing 60 clock hours of structured orientation, self-assessment, and foundational exposure to cybersecurity principles. This phase is designed to evaluate student readiness and align individual strengths with potential specialization tracks within the cybersecurity field.
During this period, students/residents complete a career-alignment and personality assessment using MNC-CTC’s proprietary AI chatbot advisor to identify aptitude, preferred learning style, and cybersecurity role fit. Participants explore curated open-source learning materials covering basic cybersecurity concepts, digital ethics, network fundamentals, and risk awareness. Live discussion sessions reinforce digital professionalism, communication, and leadership expectations.
Upon completion, each student/resident develops a personalized learning plan and receives targeted guidance for transition into Year 1/Phase I: Foundations of Cybersecurity and Leadership. Successful participants are awarded the Certificate of Completion – Pre-Apprenticeship Readiness, verifying 60 clock hours of guided learning and professional preparation.
Year 1 : Foundations of Cybersecurity and Leadership (200 Clock Hours)
Delivery Format: Hybrid (Asynchronous LMS + Synchronous Live Instruction)
Duration: 12 months
Year 1 marks the beginning of formal instruction within the MNC-CTC Cybersecurity Residency Program. This 200-clock-hour foundational year introduces students/residents to essential cybersecurity concepts, network defense techniques, and professional leadership principles. Building on insights from the Pre-Apprenticeship Readiness Period, participants begin applying cybersecurity knowledge through guided labs, interactive simulations, and live leadership development sessions.
The curriculum covers system security fundamentals, network architecture, threat identification, and risk management frameworks, including NIST RMF and ISO 27001. Live instruction emphasizes professional ethics, workplace readiness, and communication skills critical to effective cybersecurity team collaboration. Students also begin developing leadership habits that support both individual performance and collective success in operational environments.
Upon completion, students/residents will demonstrate competency in foundational cybersecurity principles, risk and compliance awareness, and professional conduct. Graduates of this phase are awarded the Certificate of Completion – Foundations of Cybersecurity and Leadership (200 Clock Hours) and are eligible to advance to Year 2: Cybersecurity Specialization.
Year 2: Cybersecurity Specialization (270 Clock Hours)
Delivery Format: Hybrid (Asynchronous LMS + Synchronous Live Instruction)
Duration: 12 months
Year 2 advances students/residents from foundational knowledge into focused areas of cybersecurity specialization. Over 270 clock hours of guided instruction and applied learning, participants deepen their expertise in specific domains such as Security Operations, Risk and Compliance, Cybersecurity Engineering, Identity and Access Management, or Data Privacy and Protection.
This phase emphasizes technical mastery, analytical thinking, and leadership in applied cybersecurity contexts. Students/residents participate in live simulations, specialization-specific labs, and collaborative projects that mirror real-world scenarios across enterprise environments. Instruction also integrates strategic communication and decision-making exercises to strengthen professional leadership competencies.
Each participant develops specialization-aligned skills and demonstrates the ability to analyze threats, implement controls, and communicate complex technical findings to diverse audiences. Upon successful completion, graduates receive the Certificate of Completion – Cybersecurity Specialization (270 Clock Hours) and progress to Year 3: Advanced Specialization and Consultancy Experience.
Year 3: Advanced Specialization and Consultancy Experience (270 Clock Hours)
Delivery Format: Hybrid (Asynchronous LMS + Synchronous Live Instruction)
Duration: 12 months
Year 3 represents the culminating experience of the MNC-CTC Cybersecurity Residency Program, combining advanced technical specialization with professional consultancy and leadership practice. Across 270 clock hours of guided instruction and project-based application, students/residents transition from specialized learners to emerging cybersecurity professionals capable of managing complex organizational challenges.
This final year emphasizes strategic leadership, ethical decision-making, and client-focused communication within simulated and real-world consulting environments. Students/residents lead cybersecurity projects, conduct enterprise-level governance and risk assessments, and deliver executive briefings as part of team-based consultancy simulations. Coursework reinforces the ability to integrate technical, regulatory, and business perspectives when advising clients or managing cyber operations.
Upon successful completion, students/residents demonstrate mastery in advanced cybersecurity practice, consultancy readiness, and professional leadership. Graduates are awarded the Certificate of Completion – Advanced Specialization and Consultancy Experience (270 Clock Hours), marking the successful completion of the 800-clock-hour Cybersecurity Residency Program.