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Defend the Digital Frontier
Learn cybersecurity hands-on with Sentinel Labs. Come be part of an eager, thriving community of hackers, and grow your skills under experienced mentors.
Our Mission
Sentinel Labs equips teens with the tools, mindset, and portfolio to launch tech careers straight out of High School - no degree required.
What Students Learn
Real-World Hacking Techniques — Learn how hackers exploit systems through phishing, XSS, SQL injection, and more — all in safe, ethical lab environments.
Linux, Python, Java & Networking Foundations — Build fluency in command-line tools, scripting, and network scanning with industry tools like Wireshark and Nmap.
Certifications & Career Readiness — Prepare for CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and graduate with a portfolio that proves your skills to colleges or employers.
The Curriculum
| Stage | Courses Within Each Stage |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 – Foundations: Digital Literacy & Safety | - Internet Safety - Computers & the Internet - AP Computer Science Principles - Ethics & Legal Boundaries |
| Stage 2 – IT Fundamentals & Core Skills | - Linux - CompTIA A+ - CompTIA Network+ - CompTIA Security+ - AWS Cloud Practitioner |
| Stage 3 – Programming & Web Development | - HTML - CSS - JavaScript - Portfolio Project: Website Building & Analysis |
| Stage 4 – Python Programming & Hacking | - Python Programming - Python for Hackers - Portfolio Project: Python Hacking |
| Stage 5 – Web Security Vulnerabilities | - Server-Side Vulnerabilities - Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) - CORS - DOM Vulnerabilities - Clickjacking & WebSockets - Authentication Vulnerabilities - API Testing - SSRF – Server-Side Request Forgery - Insecure Deserialization - JWT & OAuth Vulnerabilities - Web Cache Poisoning - Host Header Attacks - Portfolio Project: Win a Bug Bounty |
| Stage 6 – Real-World Application | - Internship / Volunteering - Interview / Resume prep - Social Networking - Research |
| Stage 7 – Mastery | - Capstone: Master’s Project |
Time Commitment
The time for completion of the full program depends on factors such as personal dedication, time available to commit to studies, etc. However, a general benchmark could be as follows:
Full Time: 1 year
Part Time: 2-3 years
What's in it for You?
Student Benefits
Build real technical skills — not just theory
Prepare for real cybersecurity jobs - right out of high school
Join a community of like-minded teens
Learn from coaches who actually work in cybersecurity
Parent Benefits
Safe, structured, lab-based, online learning environment
Your teen builds STEM skills and career-ready confidence
Your teen learns from mentors who work in the field
Ethical and Lawful approaches to cybersecurity emphasized
Your teen (let's be honest - you) potentially avoids burdensome student loans while gaining technical skills
Pricing Tiers
| Tier | Monthly | Best For | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community | FREE!! | Self-motivated students | - Discord Community Access - Self-Paced Challenges - Digital Badge Upon Completion - Portfolio Project Reviews (with a fee) - Monthly HackTheBox (with entry fee) |
| Standard | $299 | Driven Students + Engaged Parents | - Everything in Community Tier - Monthly HackTheBox (no entry fee) - Portfolio Project Feedback (no fee) - Certification Prep Guidance and Training Resources - Monthly Parent Reports - Metered Chat Access to Coach - Weekly Coach-led Office Hours - Digital Portfolio Hosting |
| Premium | $799 | High-performers & Scholarship Seekers | - Everything in Standard Tier - Weekly Individual Coaching Sessions - Unlimited Chat Access to Coach - Custom Portfolio - Interview Prep & Practice - Resume Feedback - Exclusive Mastermind Group |
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