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    // new to cybersecurity? start here

    You're Not Behind.
    You're Just Starting.

    Cybersecurity can feel overwhelming. Acronyms, certs, paths, prerequisites. This page strips it down. Four steps, in order, from zero experience to a real cyber career. No guesswork. No wrong turns.

    // the beginner roadmap

    Four Steps. In Order. That's It.

    Skip steps and you'll struggle. Follow them and you'll have three certs and a hireable skillset inside a year.

    01

    Start free - Wednesday Night Fire

    Free weekly live session. Zero pressure, zero cost. Meet Shanon, ask anything, see if cyber is for you.

    02

    Learn the landscape - CompTIA Security+

    The industry-standard entry cert. No experience required. Covers networks, threats, defense, risk. This is your foundation.

    03

    Build real skill - CompTIA Linux+

    Every cyber pro needs Linux. Hands-on labs, command line confidence, the skill that separates beginners from operators.

    04

    Launch a career - Rocheston Certified Cybersecurity Engineer (RCCE) Annual Plan

    The flagship 12-month program: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Linux+, and Rocheston Certified Cybersecurity Engineer (RCCE) stacked together. DoD 8140 aligned. This is where beginners become employable cyber professionals.

    // the all-in-one path

    The Annual Cyber Plan bundles steps 2-4

    CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Linux+, and Rocheston Certified Cybersecurity Engineer (RCCE) on a single monthly payment. Built specifically for beginners who want structure, mentorship, and a finish line. Twelve months to a cyber career.

    // beginner questions

    Honest Answers

    I have zero IT background. Can I really start here?

    Yes. Most of our students start with no cyber background. The Annual Plan is built for beginners - we walk you from zero to three certs in 12 months.

    How long until I can get a job?

    Realistically 6-12 months of consistent effort. CompTIA Security+ opens the door, Linux + Rocheston Certified Cybersecurity Engineer (RCCE) makes you hireable. Our employment services help with placement.

    What does it cost to start?

    Free. Wednesday Night Fire is no-cost and no-pressure. If you want to commit, the Annual Cyber Plan covers CompTIA Security+, Linux, and Rocheston Certified Cybersecurity Engineer (RCCE) on a monthly payment.

    Should I do CISSP?

    Not yet. CISSP requires 5 years of cyber experience. Start with CompTIA Security+ → Linux → Rocheston Certified Cybersecurity Engineer (RCCE) first. CISSP comes later.

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