HacktalesCybersecurity Foundation Program
You need experience to get the job. So why wait for the job to get experience?
Learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity, then build the real-world experience, practical skills and evidence you need to compete for cybersecurity opportunities.
Next Cohort: October 31, 2026·100% Virtual·Applications Open
Alumni now work in security roles at CcHub, Globus Bank, Afenoid & more.
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Training & certifications backed by global security vendors
The problem
Courses and certificates alone don't get you hired.
Every employer eventually asks the same question: "What have you actually done?"
Endless tutorials, no direction
YouTube and Udemy teach concepts but not how the pieces fit into a real security job.
Certificates without experience
"Entry-level" roles ask for experience you can't get without a role. The classic trap.
Nothing to show in interviews
When asked to walk through real work you've done, notes and quiz scores don't count.
CFP was built to break this cycle; you build the foundation, then spend months doing supervised, real cybersecurity work you can walk an interviewer through line by line.
The transformation
The part most cybersecurity courses can't give you. Experience.
Courses can teach concepts.
Labs can help you practise individual skills.
Certifications can validate knowledge.
But eventually, you need opportunities to put those things together.
During the CFP internship, you'll work through practical assignments and security scenarios that require you to:
- 01Investigate
- 02Think
- 03Decide
- 04Document
- 05Explain
And that last part is important.
Because real cybersecurity work isn't just knowing which button to click. It's being able to understand a problem, decide what should happen next and communicate your reasoning.
Most career roadmaps put experience after the job.
We put it before the application.
Choose your path
Build the foundation together.
Then go deeper where you fit.
Blue Team
Defend. Investigate. Respond.
Learn how defenders monitor environments, identify suspicious activity, investigate security events and respond to threats.
Explore
- Security Operations
- Vulnerability Management
- Incident Response
- Defensive Security
Red Team
Think like an attacker. Test like a professional.
Learn how security weaknesses are discovered, validated and communicated using responsible offensive-security methodologies.
Explore
- Penetration Testing
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Offensive Security
GRC
Turn risk into decisions.
Learn how organizations translate cybersecurity risk, regulation and business requirements into policies, controls and security decisions.
Explore
- Governance
- Risk
- Compliance
- Audit
- Privacy
- Security Assurance
Why cybersecurity, why now
The industry needs you more than ever.
Testimonials
From CFP to building cybersecurity careers.
Executive Assistant → Compliance Lead
Everything I learned during CFP gave me the foundation and understanding to keep learning independently. That foundation opened a new path for me in Data Protection, and I went on to secure my first role in the field. I can't tell my story without Hacktales.
Chioma IreneCompliance Lead, Data ProtectionNYSC → Information Security Officer
Hacktales' internship prepared me and helped me secure a cybersecurity job in the financial sector just a month after NYSC.
Adebowale AjalaInformation Security Officer at Globus BankFresh Graduate → GRC Consultant
The classes were particularly interesting and I looked forward to every module. The training was pretty much perfect for a foundation course.
Samuel OmaleGRC Analyst at Afenoid Enterprise LimitedLawyer → Privacy & Security Manager
My growth in six weeks was beyond astonishing. I went from zero knowledge about cybersecurity to topping the CFP leaderboard.
Wuraola TaiwoProject Associate, Privacy & Security at CcHubTuition
Invest in the experience
your next career requires.
⚡ EARLY ENROLLMENT DISCOUNT ENDS SEPTEMBER 30, 2026.
₦530,000
₦500,000
Save ₦30,000 when you enroll early- Full foundation course + labs
- Structured internship experience
- Enterprise-tool access
- Industry mentorship
- Vendor certification opportunities
- CV, LinkedIn & interview support
- Lifetime CFP community access
Pay how it works for you
Installment totals ₦530,000. Exact dates are confirmed on enrollment. Limited scholarships available for eligible candidates.
Not sure yet?
That's completely fine.
Talk to our team about the right track, payment plan or scholarship for your situation, no pressure.
FAQ
Questions worth asking.
Do I need a technical background?
No. CFP is designed for beginners and career switchers from any background. Our alumni include a former lawyer now working in privacy & security. Willingness to learn is the only requirement.
Can I do this while working full-time?
Yes. The program is 100% virtual with live classes on Saturdays, 10AM to 2PM WAT, plus a recording and catch-up policy if you miss a session.
What exactly is the internship?
A structured phase where you do supervised cybersecurity work (investigations, vulnerability scans, documentation, reports) in one of three teams: GRC, Blue Team or Red Team. It's the experience employers ask about.
Which tools and certifications are included?
You train hands-on with enterprise tools like Qualys, and get vendor certification opportunities through our partners: Qualys, Fortinet, Sophos, Kaspersky and KnowBe4. Exact availability is confirmed per cohort.
Does CFP guarantee me a job?
No, and be cautious of any program that promises one. What CFP gives you is what's usually missing: real experience and evidence, plus CV, LinkedIn and interview preparation so you can compete effectively.
Are payment plans available?
Yes. You can pay ₦530,000 in full, or spread it across three months: ₦230,000 to enroll, then ₦150,000 in month two and ₦150,000 in month three. A limited number of scholarships are available for eligible candidates. Not sure which fits? Book a free call and we'll walk you through it.
October 2026 cohort · 50 seats · Applications open
Six months from now, you'll wish you started today.
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